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)
Mentira
Manu Chao Lyrics
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Mentira lo que da
Mentira lo que hace
Mentira la mentira
Mentira la verdad
Mentira lo que cuece
Bajo la oscuridad
Mentira el amor
Mentira la que manda
Mentira comanda
Mentira la tristeza
Cuando empieza
Mentira no se va
Mentira, Mentira
La Mentira
Mentira no se borra
Mentira no se olvida
Mentira, la mentira
Mentira cuando llega
Mentira nunca se va
Mentira la mentira
Mentira la verdad
Todo es mentira en este mundo
Todo es mentira la verdad
Todo es mentira yo me digo
Todo es mentira, por qué será?
The lyrics of "Mentira" by Manu Chao explore the pervasive nature of lies and falsehoods in our society. The song highlights how lies exist all around us, from what people say to what they do, and even what is perceived as truth can sometimes be a lie. Manu Chao observes that lies are hidden in the darkness, just like what's being cooked. Whether it's love, sadness, or power, lies are always present, and they never go away. The chorus repeats the words "Mentira" several times, emphasizing how this lie is constantly present in our lives, and it's hard to get rid of. In essence, the song reflects how lies have become an inherent part of our lives, and we are often unable to distinguish the truth from the falsehood.
Throughout the song, Manu Chao touches on multiple aspects of society where we see lies and deception, whether it be in personal relationships, societal norms, or even politics. The repetition of the word "Mentira" creates an eerie and eerie atmosphere that perfectly conveys the insidiousness of falsehoods. The song's message is clear, that lies can be difficult to escape and that they have become an inescapable part of our existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Mentira lo que dice
What he says is a lie
Mentira lo que da
What he gives is a lie
Mentira lo que hace
What he does is a lie
Mentira la mentira
The lie is a lie
Mentira la verdad
The truth is a lie
Mentira lo que cuece
What he cooks up is a lie
Bajo la oscuridad
Under the darkness
Mentira el amor
Love is a lie
Mentira el sabor
The taste is a lie
Mentira la que manda
The one in charge is a lie
Mentira comanda
The lie commands
Mentira la tristeza
Sadness is a lie
Cuando empieza
When it starts
Mentira no se va
The lie never leaves
Mentira, Mentira
Lie, Lie
La Mentira
The lie
Mentira no se borra
The lie cannot be erased
Mentira no se olvida
The lie is not forgotten
Mentira, la mentira
Lie, the lie
Mentira cuando llega
When the lie comes
Mentira nunca se va
The lie never goes away
Mentira la mentira
The lie is a lie
Mentira la verdad
The truth is a lie
Todo es mentira en este mundo
Everything is a lie in this world
Todo es mentira la verdad
Everything is a lie, the truth
Todo es mentira yo me digo
Everything is a lie, I say to myself
Todo es mentira, por qué será?
Everything is a lie, I wonder why?
Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JOSE MANUEL CHAO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@allabouteverything4925
The whole Clandestino Album is a gem. A beautiful great sounding gem. Love from Germany
@picante28
agreed!! love from france 🇫🇷
@afaydilek
Loves from TR!
@gabriela2258
Manuuuu la CDMX TE ESPERA CON TODO NUESTRO AMOR !!! NO TE OLVIDES DE NOSOTROS!! 💚🧡💛. Ojalá esté 2024 se cumpla el deseo 🙏🏻🙌🏻
@andremaximo6195
A caray cuando
@aldonoriegacruz2537
Esto no es música,esto es una obra de arte....Está muy buena está rola 🕶🙌
@lks_d_u_b_83
Amo esta cancion. A mi gusto personal, la mejor del disco y una de las top 5 de Manu Chao. El groove y el feeling que tiene con esos samples esta genial.
@beteacher7568
Manu sabes q t quiero desde q era niña. Tu mensaje es importante y llega a todos. Gracias x tu labor corazón.
@lilapensativa9904
Me encanta, tengo 43 años, y con 18 la escuchaba, me sigue resonando.
@lagavita
Igualmente! Tengo 43 y me tira atras 24 años y todavia toca a mi alma igual. Que cancion mas profundo. Es arte.