In La Spezia, a small seaside town located in northern Italy, they started to play Ramones-style punk rock in 1993 and they are so dumb that they never stopped.
Old school punk rockers, matching striped t-shirts, speed, melodies, fun. The lyrics are inspired by movies and novels; irony, crime, war, rock references.
They recorded 5 albums and their discography include many other releases (anthologies, eps, live, splits with Queers, Apers, McRackins, Hard-Ons). In their 27-year career they toured across all Europe, North America and Japan sharing the stage with bands as Bad Religion, Anti-Flag, Descendents, Marky Ramone, Screeching Weasel, Queers, Riverdales, Mr T Experience, as well as playing a show as CJ Ramone band.
In 2007 they played in front of thousands of supporters of the soccer team Atalanta at the annual Festa della Dea in Bergamo (Italy).
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They own the record label Striped Records and manage the Italian festival Punk Rock Raduno.
I Wanna
The Manges Lyrics
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No time to be alright
As your chance to be alright
Is always one step forward
And if I was like you
Or shared your attitude
I'd keep on waiting
Sit and hoping
I got a place for me and you
Well I wanna be there
Sometimes soon
Will you close your eyes?
Found a place for me and you
And I'll take you there yeah
Sometimes soon
Girl, we will be fine
You know that I love you
I'll be making all your dreams come true
Will you take my hand?
You know that I need you
Girl, I'm not giving up on you
Will you understand?
Cause I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
I don't wanna live in hell
The lyrics to The Manges's song "I Wanna" convey a sense of struggle, perseverance, and love. The opening lines suggest a state of distress and restlessness, with the singer experiencing sickness and sleepless nights. There is a sense of urgency in wanting to be alright, but it feels just out of reach, always requiring one more step forward.
The next lines reveal a contrast in attitudes between the singer and someone else. If the singer were like this person or shared their attitude, they would continue waiting and hoping, counting their problems. However, the singer has a different mindset and seeks a better future. They have found a place, metaphorically or physically, for themselves and the person they love.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire to be with their loved one, promising to make their dreams come true and expressing their need for them. There is a plea for understanding, as the singer refuses to give up on their relationship. The repetition of "I don't wanna live in hell" emphasizes the determination to find happiness and avoid a negative or destructive situation. It is a declaration of the singer's commitment to creating a better life for themselves and their loved one.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Wanna" convey a reflection on the hardships and challenges faced by the singer, their unwavering love for someone, and the desire to escape a toxic or unhappy existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick days and sleepless nights
Experiencing physical and emotional distress
No time to be alright
No opportunity to feel well or at peace
As your chance to be alright
The possibility of feeling better
Is always one step forward
Requires constant effort and progress
And if I was like you
If I shared your characteristics or mindset
Or shared your attitude
Or adopted your perspective
I'd keep on waiting
I would continue to wait in anticipation
Sit and hoping
Remaining seated, filled with hope
Counting problems
Focusing on negative aspects or difficulties
I got a place for me and you
I have found a destination or situation for both of us
Well I wanna be there
I desire to be present or involved
Sometimes soon
Within a relatively short period of time
Will you close your eyes?
Will you trust or have faith in me?
Found a place for me and you
Discovered a space or opportunity for both of us
And I'll take you there yeah
I will accompany you to that place
Sometimes soon
In the near future
Girl, we will be fine
We will overcome our challenges and be okay
You know that I love you
You are aware of my deep affection for you
I'll be making all your dreams come true
I will fulfill and realize all your aspirations
Will you take my hand?
Will you accept my support and guidance?
You know that I need you
I heavily rely on you for emotional fulfillment
Girl, I'm not giving up on you
I am determined to stand by your side despite difficulties
Will you understand?
Will you comprehend or grasp my intentions?
Cause I don't wanna live in hell
Because I strongly refuse to exist in a state of misery
I don't wanna live in
I refuse to reside in
I don't wanna live in hell
I refuse to reside in a state of misery
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Andrea Caredda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edward F. Pignataro IV
do you have the sensational octopus 7" with them on it. its got 5 La Spezia bands. I'm wondering what Manges song was on there.
Edward F. Pignataro IV
andrea sarti k thanks, never heard it. Seeing them a couple shows again next month.
andrea sarti
octopus compilation contains the song "Spoilt boy commie":)