Mañana
Roy Harper Lyrics


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Manana
Until we meet again I'll say manana
I'm practically insane but there's manana
I'm horizontal now
But I'll get up somehow, baby
And maybe we'll all goof again someday

Oh manana
The drunken frogs will somersault all day
You'll still be up the creek- yes
But here's your favourite freak, baby
And he'll be with you all the drunken way

Oh manana
Just the same old joke again
Manana
We'll all be just as broke the same
Manana
Baby you're a painted screw
And look out the moon's about to spew
But never mind it's all just forgetti on toast

Oh some more manana
The great big floating toilet in the sky
We'll go and rape some queers
And beat up some old dears, baby
And smash a few more windows by and by

Oh manana
Until we meet again my friends
I'll say manana
We'll set a few more trends again
Manana
We'll sing a few pop songs
To fill a few more lungs, babe
With apathetic garbage number ones

Oh manana
We'll help ourselves to lots more toilet roll
We'll do the dirty dog
Sat on the dirty bog, baby




And sell it to the Yanks as English soul
Sell it to the Yanks as English soul

Overall Meaning

The song "Mañana" by Roy Harper is a reflection on the recklessness and apathy of youth, coupled with a sense of detachment from reality. Throughout the song, Harper speaks about the notion of "tomorrow", or "mañana", as a way of distancing himself from the present moment and any potential consequences of his actions. He sings "Until we meet again I'll say mañana / I'm practically insane but there's mañana / I'm horizontal now / But I'll get up somehow, baby / And maybe we'll all goof again someday", expressing a desire to postpone any accountability for his behavior and suggesting that he will continue to act recklessly in the future.


As the song progresses, Harper's lyrics become increasingly absurd and nonsensical, suggesting a disconnect from reality and a lack of concern for the consequences of his actions. He sings about "drunken frogs" and "raping queers" and "selling English soul to the Yanks", using ironic and satirical humor to critique the behavior of himself and his peers. The song ends with the refrain "Oh manana / Until we meet again my friends / I'll say manana / We'll set a few more trends again", suggesting that the cycle of recklessness and detachment will continue endlessly.


Overall, "Mañana" is a commentary on the mindset of a certain segment of youth culture, highlighting the dangers of apathy and detachment from reality. The song suggests that without a sense of accountability for our actions and a willingness to engage with the world around us, we risk becoming trapped in a cycle of absurdity and meaninglessness.


Line by Line Meaning

Until we meet again I'll say manana
The singer is bidding farewell, with the hope of meeting again in the future.


I'm practically insane but there's manana
Although the singer is struggling, they believe that there is always hope for a better tomorrow.


I'm horizontal now But I'll get up somehow, baby
The singer is currently down or defeated, but they are determined to keep going and find a way to overcome their obstacles.


And maybe we'll all goof again someday
The artist is reminiscing about past experiences and is hopeful that they will be able to repeat those fun moments with the same people in the future.


The drunken frogs will somersault all day
The artist envisions a world where even the animals are carefree and playful.


You'll still be up the creek- yes But here's your favourite freak, baby
Even though life may be difficult, the singer wants to be there for the person they care about and provide comfort and support.


And he'll be with you all the drunken way
The singer promises to stick by their friend's side and enjoy life's ups and downs together, even in their drunken state.


Just the same old joke again
The artist is aware that some situations in life may seem repetitive or dull, but they try to find humor in them nonetheless.


We'll all be just as broke the same
The artist recognizes that financial struggles are a reality for many people and that they are likely to continue facing this issue with their friends in the future.


Baby you're a painted screw And look out the moon's about to spew
The artist is using playful and absurd language to express their affection for their friend and their shared experiences, while also referencing a chaotic and unpredictable world.


But never mind it's all just forgetti on toast
Despite the challenges and chaos both in the world and in their personal lives, the singer chooses to adopt a carefree or blasé attitude.


The great big floating toilet in the sky
The artist is using surreal, absurd language to humorously reference the unknown or unpredictable elements of life.


We'll go and rape some queers And beat up some old dears, baby And smash a few more windows by and by
The singer is using tongue-in-cheek humor to comment on the toxic and violent aspects of society, and how they aim to avoid or cope with those issues in unconventional ways.


We'll set a few more trends again
The singer is optimistic for the future and envisions having a positive impact on the world around them.


We'll sing a few pop songs To fill a few more lungs, babe With apathetic garbage number ones
The singer is being critical of the music industry and mainstream pop culture, and how many people blindly consume and celebrate shallow or meaningless content.


We'll help ourselves to lots more toilet roll
The artist is using humor to comment on how people might panic or hoard resources during times of crisis or uncertainty.


We'll do the dirty dog Sat on the dirty bog, baby And sell it to the Yanks as English soul Sell it to the Yanks as English soul
The artist is using crude humor to comment on how stereotypes and misconceptions can inform cultural exchanges or misunderstandings.




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