Clandestino
Manu Chao
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Solo voy con mi pena Sola va mi condena Correr es mi destino Para burlar la ley Perdido en el corazón De la grande Babylon Me dicen el clandestino Por no llevar papel Pa' una ciudad del norte Yo me fui a trabajar Mi vida la dejé Entre Ceuta y Gibraltar Soy una raya en el mar Fantasma en la ciudad Mi vida va prohibida Dice la autoridad Solo voy con mi pena Sola va mi condena Correr es mi destino Por no llevar papel Perdido en el corazón De la grande Babylon Me dicen el clandestino Yo soy el quiebra ley Mano Negra clandestina Peruano clandestino Africano clandestino Marihuana ilegal Solo voy con mi pena Sola va mi condena Correr es mi destino Para burlar la ley Perdido en el corazón De la grande Babylon Me dicen el clandestino Por no llevar papel
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Written by: Jose Manuel Chao
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11 facts about this song
Background Information"Clandestino" is a popular song by Manu Chao, a French-born musician of Spanish origin.
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Release and ReceptionReleased in 1998, the song "Clandestino" is from Manu Chao's debut solo album of the same name. The album gained a significant amount of critical acclaim and commercial success, selling over 5 million copies worldwide.
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Song Meaning"Clandestino" is a Spanish term that translates to "clandestine" or "secret" in English. The song speaks about the plight and loneliness of illegal immigrants.
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Language DiversityAs with many of Manu Chao's songs, "Clandestino" is sung in multiple languages - primarily in Spanish, with some lines in English and French. This highlights Chao's multicultural origins and his ability to appeal to a global audience.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has impacted Latin music and global pop culture. It has been covered by various artists in different languages, including Italian, Greek, and Arabic.
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Music Style"Clandestino" demonstrates Manu Chao's eclectic musical style, mixing elements of Latin, reggae, and rock genres, combined with his distinctive, plaintive vocals.
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Notable AccoladesThe 'Clandestino' album won the Best World Music Album award at the 1999 Victoires de la Musique awards, a major French music award ceremony.
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Activism ElementManu Chao is known for his outspokenness on social issues such as immigration and human rights, themes that are clearly expressed in "Clandestino."
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Song's PopularityEven over 20 years after its release, "Clandestino" continues to be one of Manu Chao's most streamed and celebrated songs, maintaining its relevance and emotional impact.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Clandestino" won the Best Music Video award at the 1999 Premios Lo Nuestro, highlighting its visual storytelling that complements the song's narrative.
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CollaborationIn 2019, Colombian singer, songwriter, and philanthropist Shakira covered the song "Clandestino" in a collaboration with Maluma, further cementing the song's influence in the global music scene.
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