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/
Meccano
Mecano Lyrics
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wasn't born, picked up life, as adopted son
heart without throb, I'm one of the mob
who fought... but never won
I am the spy as a change of attitude
load the dice, just twice, for the heart of truth
double heart without throb, I'm one of the mob
who sowe... to prostitute
I pray the crime of sensuality
give advice in lies with ability
evil heart without throb, I'm one of the mob
who sell... morality
From a conversation:
During the five year plan, one million
wagonloads of construction materials will be
supplied to this place. There where immense
metallurgy and pit coal concerns will arise
next to a city for hundreds of thousands
inhabitants.
At the furious blast furnace complex
I left skin, psycho beat and sex
lonely heart without me, you no longer have to be
cause I'm the voice of steel
I play hide and seek with metamorphoses
live straight lined several metallic poses
hole instead of heart, I belong to the part
who fake... the opposite
There are just shadows and silhouettes
turning geometrical pirouettes
hole instead of heart, now I am part
to the world of meccano
The song "Meccano" by the Spanish group Mecano talks about a person who feels disconnected from society and themselves. They describe themselves using robotic terms such as "heart without throb," "double heart without throb," and "hole instead of heart," which shows a lack of emotion and humanity. The lyrics also talk about the singer's struggles regarding morality and sensuality. They describe themselves as a part of a group who sells "morality" and "prostitute[s]" themselves.
The lyrics also touch on themes of industrialization and the rapid expansion of cities. In a "conversation" mentioned in the lyrics, there is talk of "immense metallurgy and pit coal concerns" and creating a city for "hundreds of thousands inhabitants." The singer describes themselves as the "voice of steel" and how they "belong to the part who fake[s] the opposite," which could mean that they feel like they don't fit into the industrial world but still try to portray themselves as such.
Overall, the song paints a picture of someone who feels like they don't belong in society and struggles to find their place in a rapidly industrializing world.
Line by Line Meaning
I wore the face of the frozen one
I presented a cold and emotionless facade
wasn't born, picked up life, as adopted son
I did not enter this world in the usual way and instead had to find my own place in life
heart without throb, I'm one of the mob who fought... but never won
I lack passion and belong to a group that has struggled but failed to achieve their goals
I am the spy as a change of attitude
I have adopted a different mindset and now act as an observer and manipulator
load the dice, just twice, for the heart of truth
I manipulate situations to try and uncover the truth
double heart without throb, I'm one of the mob who sowe... to prostitute
I lack passion and belong to a group that sells their morality for personal gain
I pray the crime of sensuality give advice in lies with ability
I use my charm and deception to promote a lifestyle of pleasure and sensuality
evil heart without throb, I'm one of the mob who sell... morality
I belong to a group that sells their morality for personal gain, even if it's harmful to others
At the furious blast furnace complex I left skin, psycho beat and sex
I exposed myself emotionally and physically in the intense and dangerous environment of the blast furnace
lonely heart without me, you no longer have to be cause I'm the voice of steel
Despite my lack of emotional depth, I bring strength and determination to others
I play hide and seek with metamorphoses, live straight lined several metallic poses
I experiment with different identities and roles, but ultimately maintain a strict and unyielding personality
hole instead of heart, I belong to the part who fake... the opposite
I lack empathy and belong to a group that deceives and manipulates others
There are just shadows and silhouettes turning geometrical pirouettes
There are only vague and abstract representations of people moving and turning
hole instead of heart, now I am part to the world of meccano
I lack emotional depth and belong to a world of rigid and mechanized parts
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@junioru2adj395
Sonzera 👍🤘
@alexandregenereux5024
Unconventional slowly intro & after a medium starting speed song whit many alternation tempo intro reference rythem. This is a remarkable rythem song construction!
@vincentermen8877
Wit licht en megafoon 😉