Mañana (is Soon Enough For Me)
Peggy Lee
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The faucet she is dripping and the fence she's fallin' down My pocket needs some money, so I can't go into town My brother isn't working and my sister doesn't care The car she needs a motor so I can't go anywhere (mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me) My mother's always working, she's working very hard But every time she looks for me I'm sleeping in the yard My mother thinks I'm lazy and maybe she is right I'll go to work mañana but I gotta sleep tonight (mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me) Oh, once I had some money but I gave it to my friend He said he'd pay me double, it was only for a lend But he said a little later that the horse she was so slow Why he give the horse my money is something I don't know (mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me) Mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me) My brother took a suitcase and he went away to school My father said he only learned to be a silly fool My father said that I should learn to make a chile pot But then I burned the house down, the chile was too hot (mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me) The window she is broken and the rain is comin' in If someone doesn't fix it I'll be soaking to my skin But if we wait a day or two the rain may go away And we don't need a window on such a sunny day (mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me) Oba! Oba! (mañana, mañana, mañana is soon enough for me) Oba! Oba!
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Written by: SERGIO LORANDI, SIMONE COEN, FABIO VENTURINI, EDVARD HAGERUP GRIEG
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12 facts about this song
Singer InformationPeggy Lee was an American jazz and popular music vocalist, songwriter, composer, and actress with a career spanning six decades. Her cool yet sensual style made her a popular and critically acclaimed artist.
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Song Release"Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" was released in 1947.
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Commercial SuccessIt was a major commercial success for Lee, reaching #1 on the Billboard Pop chart, where it remained for nine consecutive weeks from March to May in 1948.
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Songwriter CreditsPeggy Lee co-wrote "Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" with her husband, Dave Barbour.
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Language InfluenceThe song is one of Peggy Lee's more recognizable tunes and brilliantly blends English lyrics with a Latin-themed melody to create a catchy, upbeat track. Many believe it to have been inspired by Lee's visit to Mexico.
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Record Label"Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" was released under the Capitol Records label.
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Notable AchievementThe song became the top-seller in disc sales, sheet music, and juke box plays in 1948.
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Historic RecordsUntil the 2013 hit "Blurred Lines" stayed at number one for 10 weeks, "Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" held the record for the longest-reigning number one single by a female solo artist in Billboard Hot 100 history.
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Musical StyleThis song is typified by a playful rhythm and a light-hearted vibe that is a significant departure from the heart-wrenching ballads Lee is better known for.
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Song Legacy"Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" is lauded as one of the classic examples of a novelty song, due to its humorous lyrics and catchy melody. It continues to be covered by various artists and continues to appear in various media to this day.
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LyricsWhile seemingly upbeat and fun, the lyrics to "Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)" actually articulate a resistance to hard work, a 'laid-back' philosophy, and the pleasure of procrastination, all with a humorous edge.
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ReceptionEven though some have criticized the song as being slightly stereotypical of a 'lazy' Mexican lifestyle, it has remained a much-loved classic in the annals of American pop music.
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