Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manu_Chao
Discography
Clandestino (1998)
Próxima Estación: Esperanza (2001)
Radio Bemba Sound System (2002)
Sibérie m'était contéee (2004)
La Radiolina (2007)
Baionarena (2008)
Machine Gun
Manu Chao Lyrics
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Si la tierra tiembla
Se hunde en el mar
Si la tierra tiembleNadie se va salvar...
Si la tierra tiembla
Bombala, bombal, bombala, bombala
Si la tierra tiembla
Si la tierra tiembla
Nadie se va salvar
Si la tierra tiembla
Se hunde en el mar
Nadie se va salvar
Si la tierra tiembla... Machine Gun
... Machine Guna
Bomba ATOMIKA
Bomba POLITIKA
Bomba ECONOMIA... sera culpa ti
Nadie se va salvar!
The opening lines of Manu Chao's song "Machine Gun" are a warning of an impending disaster. The lyrics suggest that if the earth shakes and trembles, it will swallow and sink into the sea, and nobody will be able to escape. The repetition of the phrase "Si la tierra tiembla" emphasizes the urgency of the warning. It is a call to action, urging society to act to prevent a catastrophic event. The chorus "bombala, bombal, bombala" reinforces the idea of a ticking time bomb and implies that the situation requires immediate attention.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the culpability of different actors in creating the situation. The lyrics blame the atom bomb, politics, and the economy for putting the earth in danger. The phrase "sera culpa ti" suggests that the blame is on society as a whole for allowing these dangerous weapons to exist and for letting politicians and economic systems prioritize profits over the planet's safety. The repeated refrain "nobody will be saved" is a grim reminder that all of us will suffer the consequences of our collective inaction.
In summary, "Machine Gun" is a political protest song that highlights the dangers of the modern world's obsession with power and profit. The lyrics urge society to act fast to prevent an impending catastrophe and lay the blame on all of us for allowing the situation to reach critical levels.
Line by Line Meaning
Si la tierra tiembla
If the earth shakes
Si la tierra tiembla
If the earth shakes
Se hunde en el mar
It sinks into the ocean
Si la tierra tiembleNadie se va salvar...
If the earth trembles, no one will be saved
Si la tierra tiembla
If the earth shakes
Bombala, bombal, bombala, bombala
Bomb it, bomb it, bomb it, bomb it
Si la tierra tiembla
If the earth shakes
Sera culpa ti !
It will be your fault!
Si la tierra tiembla
If the earth shakes
Nadie se va salvar
No one will be saved
Si la tierra tiembla... Machine Gun
If the earth shakes... Machine Gun
... Machine Guna
... Machine Gun
Bomba ATOMIKA
Atomic bomb
Bomba POLITIKA
Political bomb
Bomba ECONOMIA... sera culpa ti
Economic bomb... it will be your fault
Nadie se va salvar!
No one will be saved!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DERYCK WHIBLEY, DERYCK JASON WHIBLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RobertoZadik-en8zc
Simply fantastic explosion of Energy, Joy, and rhythm..One of Manu Chao best songs
@morbosclub
Y la mano negra dub wise style ufff rolota
@isabellesilver
Älskar denna gammla låt❤
@enriquehernandez7295
Que tiempos ,lo mejor !
@anaispunkrockordie3321
Ke preciosa la musica y ke profundas y certeras sus letras.Letras con las ke he crecido y ke voy a llevar siempre adentro
@JoseRamos-lf5hh
Venezuela Aquí Represente !!!! En un Mundo difícil un Futuro Incierto
@gaetanocasta
gran concierto
@RocknRolla10100
Lyricson together with Manu is amazing
@chvpalayovtvbe
Se escucha a todo volumen en 2019.. nunca muere!
@gabynivelo9913
Radio Bemba ❤
Concierto favorito definitivamente !!!!!