Mala Vida
Mano Negra
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Tu me estás dando mala vida Yo pronto me voy a escapar Gitana mía por lo menos date cuenta Gitana mía por favor tu no me dejas ni respirar Tu me estás dando mala vida Cada día se la traga mi corazón Dime tu porque te trato yo tan bien Cuando tu me hablas como a un cabrón Gitana mía mi corazón está sufriendo Gitana mía por favor sufriendo malnutrición Me estás dando m'estás dando mala vida Cada día se la traga mi corazón Dime tu porque te trato yo tan bien Cuando tu me hablas como a un cabrón Me estás dando me estás dando Ché Mi corazón Soleil Tu me estás dando mala vida Yo pronto me voy a escapar Gitana mía por lo menos date cuenta Gitana mía por favor tu no me dejas ni respirar Tu m'estás dando m'estás dando mala vida Cada día se la traga mi corazón Cada día se la traga mi corazón Cada día se la traga mi corazón Cada día se la traga mi corazón Cada día se la traga mi corazón Cada día se la traga mi corazón Cada día se la traga mi corazón
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Written by: Jose Manuel Chao
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (FRANCE), BMG Rights Management, BMG VM MUSIC FRANCE, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Mala Vida" by Mano Negra belongs to the fusion music genre, combining elements of punk rock, salsa, reggae, and ska, reflecting a uniquely multicultural sound.
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Band FactsMano Negra is a French band, with members of Spanish origins. It was co-formed by the singer Manu Chao.
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Album Release"Mala Vida" was first released on their album "Patchanka" in 1988. The album name refers to a style of multicultural party music.
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Language Variety"Mala Vida", like many other songs by Mano Negra and Manu Chao, is bilingual. It contains verses sung in both Spanish and French.
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Chart SuccessThe song became the band's first major hit in 1988 and was popular across Europe, helping to establish Mano Negra's international reputation.
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Song Meaning"Mala Vida" is a classically-styled lament about a destructive love affair and translates to "Bad Life" in English.
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Impact on Latin American MusicMano Negra and Manu Chao's music is notable for its influence on Latin American alternative rock, introducing punk and reggae influences to the genre.
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Continued PopularityDespite being over 30 years old, the song "Mala Vida" and Manu Chao's work, remains popular and frequently played in the Latin alternative scene.
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Cover VersionsMany artists, such as ska-band No Doubt, have covered "Mala Vida," bringing it to new audiences and underscoring its lasting influence.
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Manu Chao's Solo CareerAfter the disbandment of Mano Negra in 1995, Manu Chao began a successful solo career. Yet, the unique, multicultural sound and the political themes established in songs like "Mala Vida" continue to be prevalent in Chao's music.
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