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)
Mr. Bobby
Manu Chao Lyrics
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(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
Sometimes I dream about reality
Sometimes I feel so gone
Sometimes I dream about a wild, wild world
Sometimes I feel so lonesome
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeh
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, woah
Tonight I dream about fraternity
Tonight I said, one day
One day my dreams will be reality, yeh-eh
Like Bobby said to me
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeh
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, woah
(Hey, Bobby Marley)
(Sing something good to me, yeh)
(This world go crazy)
(It's an emergency, woah)
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeh
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, woah
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeh (one day)
This world go crazy (yeh)
It's an emergency, woah
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, (one day)
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, woah
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
Tonight I watch through my window
(And I can't see no lights)
Tonight I watch through my window
(And I can't see no rights)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
(This world go crazy)
The lyrics of "Mr. Bobby" by Manu Chao touch upon themes of alienation, the search for truth, and the power of music to heal societal ills. The first stanza reveals the singer's struggle with reality and how at times it feels like an alternate dimension. The second stanza is a plea to Bob Marley, a musical giant who used his music as a vehicle for social change. The singer asks for inspiration and guidance from his legendary predecessor as the world is slowly losing its mind.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing how desperate the situation is and how the world needs a unifying message through music. In the third stanza, the singer dreams of fraternity, a sense of oneness, and look for a day when his dreams will come true. Bob Marley seems to be the embodiment of that dream for unity, and the singer hopes to keep that beacon alive through his music.
The lyrics give us a glimpse of how the singer puts his hopes on the role of music and how he believes that it could heal the world's wounds. He seeks to keep the legacy of Bob Marley alive as he is the embodiment of the revolution they need to inspire the lost and disillusioned.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I dream about reality
At times, I ponder about the true nature of our existence
Sometimes I feel so gone
Occasionally, I feel disconnected from reality
Sometimes I dream about a wild wild world
Other times, I imagine a chaotic and unpredictable world
Sometimes I feel so lonesome
I also experience feelings of loneliness at times
Hey Bobby Marley
Addressing the late reggae legend, Bob Marley
Sing something good to me
Requesting Bob Marley to sing a positive song
This world go crazy
Describing the current state of the world as chaotic
It's an emergency
Emphasizing the direness of the situation
Tonight I dream about fraternity
Tonight, I dream about a world where people share a sense of brotherhood
Tonight I said, one day!
Expressing hope that someday my dreams will become a reality
One day my dreams will be reality
Reiterating the belief that one day, my dreams will come true
Like bobby said to me
Referencing the inspiration received from Bob Marley
Tonight I watch through my window
Observing the world from my window
And I can't see no lights
Noticing the lack of enlightenment or hope in the world
And I can't see no rights
Observing the absence of justice or fairness in society
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jose Manuel Chao
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pablozke
A veces sueño sobre la realidad
a veces me siento tan ido
a veces sueño sobre un salvaje salvaje mundo
a veces me siento tan triste y solo...
Hey Bobby Marley
cántame algo bueno
este mundo se está volviendo loco
es una emergencia...
Esta noche he soñado sobre la fraternidad
y a veces digo: algún día!
algún día mis sueños se harán realidad
como Bobby me dijo...
Hey Bobby Marley
cántame algo bueno
este mundo se está volviendo loco
es una emergencia... x3
Esta noche miro a través de mi ventana
y no puedo ver nada
esta noche miro a través de mi ventana
y no veo derechos.
@MartiniBela
"Mr. Bobby"
Sometimes I dream about reality
Sometimes I feel so gone
Sometimes I dream about a wild wild world
Sometimes I feel so lonesome
Hey Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeah!
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, woh!
Tonight I dream about fraternity
Tonight I say: one day
One day my dreams will be reality
Like Bobby said to me
Hey Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeah!
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, woh!
Hey Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, woh!
Hey Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeah!
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, woh!
Hey Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, one day!
This world go crazy, yeah!
It's an emergency, woh!
Hey Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, one day!
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, woh!
Tonight I watch through my window
And I can't see no lights
Tonight I watch through my window
And I can't see no rights
@luisenriquepuentesrodrigue6230
Sometimes I dream about reality
Sometimes I feel so gone
Sometimes I dream about a wild, wild world
Sometimes I feel so lonesome
Tonight I watch through my window (and I can't see the light)
Tonight I watch through my window (and I can't see the light)
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me
This world go crazy
It's an emergency
Tonight I dream about fraternity
Tonight I say, "One day!"
One day my dreams will be reality
Like Bobby said to me, yeah
Hey, Bobby Marley (oh, Bobby Marley)
Sing something good to me (something good to mr, now)…
@AngelaDm
“Qualche volta penso alla realtà
a volte mi sento cosi perso
a volte immagino un mondo veramente selvaggio
e a volte mi sento cosi solo
Hey Bobby Marley
cantami qualcosa di bello
questo mondo è pazzo
è un’emergenza
Stanotte sogno la fratellanza
a volte dico che un giorno
un giorno i miei sogni diventeranno realtà
come Bobby ha detto
proprio a me
Hey Bobby Marley
cantami qualcosa di bello
questo mondo è pazzo
è un’emergenza…
Stanotte guardo dalla finestra
e non riesco a vedere alcuna luce
Stanotte guardo dalla finestra
ma non vedo niente di giusto”.............stanotte "guarderò" dalla finestra e sognerò la fratellanza..........
stanotte guarderò dalla finestra
@sarajimenez1478
Sometimes I dream about reality
Sometimes I feel so gone
Sometimes I dream about a wild, wild world
Sometimes I feel so lonesome
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeah
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, oh
Tonight I dream about fraternity
Tonight I say, "One day!"
One day my dreams will be reality
Like Bobby said to me, yeah
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, oh
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me
This world go crazy (this world go so crazy)
It's an emergency, oh
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeah
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, oh
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeah
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, oh
Hey, Bobby Marley
Sing something good to me, yeah (one day)
This world go crazy
It's an emergency, oh
Tonight I watch through my window (and I can't see no lights)
Tonight I watch through my window (and I can't see no lights)
@karimenavarro4303
Mi vieja escuela!
Eres lo máximo, que cultura, que finura, que prestigio emocional hay en esta música. Amo que en mi infancia y toda la vida hayas estado presente, Manu. Gracias por tus hermosas aportaciones ♥
@fefelfd7046
que buen comentario. adhiero plenamente en todolo que decis.
@Frankiemonarcas
Gracias manu por tanto sentimiento y pureza en tu música. Nunca cambies.
@BaddaBigBoom
Claro
@MrDaviii666
Existe um lugar que eu só passo ouvindo essa música, entra na alma hehehe saludos Manu Chao 🇧🇷
@ismaelcoronel1006
De niño dormia escuchando este album entero, deseo volver el tiempo
@diegoortega8737
Pensé que era el único 😮
@abeltonia
Manu Chao created 4 different songs with this rythm.
@casieldidriksson8589
puedes decir cuales?
@sainttoi5428
@Casiel Didriksson king of the bongo is one