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)
Rainin' in Paradise
Manu Chao Lyrics
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Welcome to paradise
Today it's raining (x8)
In Zaire, was no good place to be
Free world go crazy, it's an atrocity
They killed my buddy, it's a calamity
Go Maasai go Maasai be mellow
Go Maasai go Maasai be sharp (2x)
In Monrovia, this no good place to be
Weapon go crazy, it's an atrocity
In Palestina, too much hypocricy
This world go crazy, it's no fatality
Go Maasai go Maasai be mellow
Go Maasai go Maasai be sharp (2x)
Today it's raining
Today it's raining
Today it's raining
Today it's raining in paradise
Today it's raining (4x)
In Baghdad, it's no democracy
That's just because, it's a US Country
In Fallujah, too much calamity
This world go crazy, it's no fatality
Go Maasai go Maasai be mellow
Go Maasai go Maasai be sharp (2x)
Today it's raining (4x)
In Jerusalem
In Monrovia
Guinea-Bissau
Today it's raining (3x)
Welcome to paradise
Come to the fairy lies
Welcome to paradise
Today it's raining (4x)
The song "Rainin' in Paradize" by Manu Chao is a powerful commentary on the state of the world, with a focus on global political conflict and war. The repeated refrain of "welcome to paradise" is ironic, as the verses describe various places around the world that are suffering from violence, injustice, and poverty. The rain that is falling in these places represents the tears and bloodshed of the people who live there. The use of the phrase "This world go crazy" emphasizes the sense of chaos and despair that pervades the song.
The first verse of the song focuses on Zaire and Congo, both of which have experienced devastating conflicts and violence. The mention of "weapons go crazy" highlights the senselessness of the violence, while the use of the term "calamity" suggests the enormity of the suffering. The second verse highlights the situation in Monrovia and Palestine, where political hypocrisy and conflict are causing immense harm. The repetition of the phrase "it's no fatality" suggests that these conflicts are not inevitable and can be changed if people are willing to take action.
The third and final verse of the song centers on Iraq and Fallujah, two places that have experienced significant violence and upheaval in recent years. The fact that Manu Chao sings that Baghdad is not a democracy because it is a US country is a powerful indictment of foreign intervention and the harm that it can cause. The final lines of the songs, which describe the rain falling in places like Jerusalem and Guinea-Bissau, suggest that no place is immune from the chaos and suffering that is afflicting so much of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to paradise
The song sarcastically welcomes the listener to the reality of the world, which is far from being a paradise
Today it’s rainin
The metaphorical 'rain' represents the chaos and suffering happening around the world, regardless of location or circumstance
In Zaire
Was no good place to be
This world go crazy
It’s an atrocity
Zaire is used as an example of a place where everything is falling apart. The world is becoming a mad and chaotic place, which is truly tragic
In Congo
Still no good place to be
Them kill me buddy
Its a calamity
Congo is another place that has been ravaged by violence and conflict, leading to the loss of innocent lives, which is a major catastrophe
Go Masai go Masai
Be mellow
Go Masai go Masai
Be sharp
The Masai tribe, known for their bravery and warrior-like nature, are encouraged to remain calm yet vigilant in the face of adversity
In Monrovia
This (is) no good place to be
Weapons go crazy
It’s an atrocity
Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, has been torn apart by years of civil war, rendering it an intolerable place to live. The destructive force of weapons has caused atrocities that have destroyed countless lives
In Palestinia
Too much hypocrisy
This world go crazy
It’s no fatality
The hypocrisy of some actors involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is highlighted. The resulting conflict is tragic, but it's not inevitable and can be prevented
In Baghdad
It’s no democracy
That’s just because
It’s a US country
The post-war Iraq created by the US invasion is criticized for being anything but democratic due to the US interference in the region
In Fallujah
Too much calamity
This world go crazy
It’s no fatality
Fallujah, the scene of some of the bloodiest fighting in the Iraq War, is another example of the tragedy of war. Nevertheless, such a dark reality can be prevented and is not inevitable
In Jerusalem
In Monrovia
Guinea-Bissau
Today it’s rainin
The song emphasizes that the metaphorical rain is falling across the globe, meaning it's not confined to just one specific area
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
The chorus drives the core thesis of the song forward – that wherever you are, the world is not a paradise, but rather filled with chaos and trouble
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@albertosolari9789
Para mi. El mejor tema de Manu Chao , por lejos.
@jdjb4396
Estoy de acuerdo
@kalash4747
Por lejos.
@LeoVagaMundo
So totalmente , cada album es un track solo
@ldeauch8102
2023 y todo es real
@idaeory8631
After so many years, still crying when listening to this song.
Raining on humanity.
@clemc23
So true.. So hard. So sad. 😔
@soulkeeper916
go human, go human, be mellow, go human go human be sharp
@moranrafael130
BB BB pmps my d s nmi ii im mm mm mm.
@moranrafael130
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