Manu Chao, born José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao on June 21, 1961, in Paris, … Read Full Bio ↴Manu Chao, born José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao on June 21, 1961, in Paris, France, is a multifaceted musician celebrated for his eclectic musical style and socially conscious lyrics. Chao's musical journey began in the vibrant Parisian music scene, where he immersed himself in diverse influences ranging from punk and rock to reggae and salsa. Co-founding the band Mano Negra in 1987, Chao showcased his knack for blending genres, resulting in international acclaim with albums like "Patchanka" (1988) and "Casa Babylon" (1994). Following the dissolution of Mano Negra in 1995, Chao embarked on a prolific solo career, marked by albums such as "Clandestino" (1998) and "Próxima Estación: Esperanza" (2001), where he continued to push musical boundaries while addressing social and political issues. Incorporating elements of street music and bar scenes from various cultures, Chao formed Radio Bemba Sound System, collaborating with musicians from Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina to create a vibrant fusion of sounds. His innovative use of technology, including recording exclusively on a laptop, reflects his commitment to artistic experimentation. Through his music, Chao has championed themes of cultural diversity, social justice, and global solidarity, earning him a revered status as a visionary musician and cultural ambassador.

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Discography
Clandestino (1998)
Próxima Estación: Esperanza (2001)
Radio Bemba Sound System (2002)
Sibérie m'était contéee (2004)
La Radiolina (2007)
Baionarena (2008)

Y Ahora Que
Manu Chao Lyrics

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Cada día me miro
En un mundo al revés
Cada día me veo
En un mundo tan feo
Cada día es un día
Un volver a nacer

Y ahora que

Vamo' a hacer
Y ahora que
Y ahora que
Vamo' a hacer
Y ahora que

Oye kike dime tu
Cada día es absurdo como un pozo al caer
Cada día yo grito a la luna mi celo

Y ahora que
Vamo' a hacer
Y ahora que
Oye kike dime tu
Y ahora que

Vamo' a hacer
Cada día yo lucho para no decaer
Cada día me espanto de tanto rebuscar
Cada día rabiando
Saltando en la sarten

Y ahora que
Vamo' a hacer
Y ahora que
Y ahora que
Vamo' a hacer

Y ahora que
Oye kike dime tu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Manu Chao's Y Ahora Qué? (And Now What?) speak to the struggles of daily life in a world that seems upside down and ugly. The repetition of "cada día" (every day) emphasizes the relentlessness of these struggles, whether it is the feeling of being reborn or the sense of absurdity that pervades everything. The chorus asks the question that many of us confront, which is what should we do when faced with this chaos and confusion? The lyricist reminds us that we need to find a way to deal with these struggles, to keep fighting every day, even when it feels like it may lead to nothing.

Line by Line Meaning

Cada día me miro
Every day I look at myself

En un mundo al revés
In a world that's upside down

Cada día me veo
Every day I see myself

En un mundo tan feo
In a world so ugly

Cada día es un día
Every day is a day

Un volver a nacer
A chance to be born again

Y ahora que
And now what?

Vamo' a hacer
What are we gonna do?

Oye kike dime tu
Hey Kike, tell me

Cada día es absurdo como un pozo al caer
Every day is as absurd as a well collapsing

Cada día yo grito a la luna mi celo
Every day I scream my passion to the moon

Vamo' a hacer
What are we gonna do?

Cada día yo lucho para no decaer
Every day I fight to not give up

Cada día me espanto de tanto rebuscar
Every day I'm scared of searching too much

Cada día rabiando
Every day raging

Saltando en la sartén
Jumping in the frying pan

Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JOSE MANUEL CHAO

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9y↑9

Gracias por estar Manu. Es increíble la vida que transmites. Ha pasado un año y medio desde que falleció mi padre.
No explico con palabras la fuerza que ha sido oír tus canciones en momentos no me sentía ni a mí mismo.
Gracias a tí y a otros artistas, aprendí que había la música, y dentro de ella la que "transmite".
Me estoy aficionando a cantar y tocar la guitarra para interpretar tus temas.
En el concierto de sabadell pude verte en concierto. Fue bonito conseguirlo.
Un abrazo.

Micæla Gonzalez

7y↑6

el dice lo que todos nos preguntamos y pensamos - GENIO-

Joaco 1891

8y↑14

cada dia me miro en un mundo alrevez cada dia me veo en un mundo tan feo , cada dia es un dia como volver a nacer y ahora que? vamo a hacer? y ahora que? ....... Cada dia es absurdo como un pozo al caer , cada dia yo grito a la luna mi celo, y ahora que ? vamo a hacer ? oie quique dime tu