1. A Spanish pop band fo… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands by the name Mecano
1. A Spanish pop band founded in 1981
2. A Dutch Post-Punk/ New Wave band founded in 1978
(1)The Spanish Mecano began as a Spanish language synth-pop (in Spanish música tecno) band from Madrid, Spain. Brothers Nacho Cano and José María Cano, along with singer Ana Torroja, formed the band in 1981. Mecano’s debut coincided with La Movida Madrileña, a sociocultural movement that occurred in Spain during the 1980’s.
Soon after forming, they achieved wide-spread popularity with their debut single, “Hoy No Me Puedo Levantar”. Nacho Cano branched out into producing other bands, and both he and his brother wrote songs for other pop up-starts. Mecano had another hit in 1986 with “Me Cuesta Tanto Olvidarte”. In 1991, the band members decided to set out on solo careers.
Prior to their international success in 1986, Mecano had three successful albums in Spain and Europe. However, it was not until the release of their 1986 album, Entre el Cielo y el Suelo that they achieved international success beyond the Spanish-speaking world. One of their most important songs, “Hijo de la Luna”, was covered as an aria by one of Opera’s greatest contemporary singers, Montserrat Caballé. Their follow-up album, Descanso Dominical, produced their biggest single ever, “Mujer Contra Mujer”, which deals with a lesbian relationship, seen through the eyes of a male friend, who only later realizes what is going on. The song was recorded in French, English, and Italian, giving Mecano their first truly global hit.
2. Mecano is a Dutch Punk/New Wave band founded in 1977 by Dirk Polak. Post-Punk from 1978 to mid 80's, a break, but now alive again. Official site: http://www.mecano.ws/
Madrid
Mecano Lyrics
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Y a otros en Pekín
Y a mí me tocó nacer en Madrid
Y no es un trauma
Ni un orgullo para mí
Porque no me dejaron elegir
Oh! Madrid
Hierro cemento y cristal
En Madrid
Caen sombras largas
De edificios sobre mí
Bajo mis pies siento crecer Madrid
Oh! Madrid
Se ha hecho tan grande
Y tan pequeño para mí
Que sólo hay sitio para ir y venir
Por Madrid
Y no sobrevivirás
Si no funcionas a gas
En Madrid
Alguna gente no lo puede soportar
Yo ya sin humo no sé respirar
A unos le toca en Gambia
Y a otros en Pekín
Y a mí me tocó nacer en Madrid
The lyrics of the song "Madrid" by Mecano explore the concept of fate and how it relates to where we are born and raised. The verses of the song reflect on the fact that we have no control over where we are born, and that fate or chance has determined our place of birth. The singer compares his birthplace, Madrid, to other places in the world, highlighting the different realities and lifestyles that people in other countries may experience. The chorus recites the name of the city, and highlights the contrast between the city's urban development and the singer's feelings towards it. He acknowledges that Madrid is a city made up of tar, iron, cement, and glass, yet it still manages to grow and thrive.
The song is a commentary on the idea of urbanization, specifically in Madrid, and the feelings it can evoke. The singer is both awed and overwhelmed by the city, recognizing that the fast-paced metropolitan life can both inspire and oppress individuals. The song speaks to the experience of growing up in an urban environment, and the mixed feelings that come with it. Living in a large city such as Madrid can be exhilarating, but can also feel dehumanizing at times. Despite this, the singer recognizes that Madrid is a part of him, and that he cannot separate himself from it; he was fated to be born there, and Madrid has played an integral role in shaping his identity.
Line by Line Meaning
A unos le toca en Gambia
Some people are born in Gambia
Y a otros en Pekín
While some others are born in Beijing
Y a mí me tocó nacer en Madrid
And I was born in Madrid
Y no es un trauma
It's neither a trauma
Ni un orgullo para mí
Nor a pride for me
Porque no me dejaron elegir
As I wasn't given a choice
Oh! Madrid
Oh! Madrid
Una ciudad de alquitrán
A city of tar
Hierro cemento y cristal
Iron, cement, and glass
En Madrid
In Madrid
Caen sombras largas
Long shadows fall
De edificios sobre mí
From the buildings above me
Bajo mis pies siento crecer Madrid
I feel Madrid grow under my feet
Oh! Madrid
Oh! Madrid
Se ha hecho tan grande
It has become so big
Y tan pequeño para mí
And yet so small for me
Que sólo hay sitio para ir y venir
There's only room to come and go
Por Madrid
In Madrid
Y no sobrevivirás
You won't survive
Si no funcionas a gas
If you don't run on gas
En Madrid
In Madrid
Alguna gente no lo puede soportar
Some people can't handle it
Yo ya sin humo no sé respirar
I don't know how to breathe without smoke
A unos le toca en Gambia
Some people are born in Gambia
Y a otros en Pekín
While some others are born in Beijing
Y a mí me tocó nacer en Madrid
And I was born in Madrid
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOSE MARIA CANO
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@carloshannz9694
Fui a Madrid por primera ves hace un par de años. Cuando fui pensaba en ellos y en los años 80’s
@juanalfonsolara5118
Mi favorita canción de Mecano de los 80’s. Saludos a todos desde California. 👌🏼
@pirijosejuangonzalez2570
PARA MI, el mejor disco de Mecano, me fascina de principio a fin.
@c-s4r
amo demasiado las melodías de esta canción, y me gusta el detalle que el primer coro sea tan corto
@stuckboy1005
LOVE FROM TURKEY 🇹🇷☘️🇪🇸
@isaiaschavez8460
Simplemente hermosa canción,estos buenos gustos No puedo explicar de quién los heredé.
Pero orgulloso de estos genios musicales que me acompañaron en mi niñez y adolecencia.
@espejo71xl
Madrid que rolas, no me imaginaba volver a oirla despues de tantos años (y cosas que nos sucedieron)
@doctorsavan7555
Madrid lo mejor de lo mejor, no hay duda
@jonathancaveroespinoza9878
La mejor ciudad del mundo
@AB-mx9lx
Solo por ellos quiero ir a España....en especial visitar las plazas y lugares que salen en el especial de Segovia....Nacho y Jose Maria, ...uno esta cerca de un Castillo y el otro en alguna plaza....