Bongo Bong
Manu Chao
Manu Chao
MANU CHAO
- Bongo Bong LyricsMama was queen of the mongo
papa was king of the kongo
deep down in a djungle
last up banging life has Bongo
Everybody like to be
in my place instead of me
cause I´m the king of Bongo
baby I´m the king of Bongo Bong
I went to the big town
where there is a lot of sound
from the djungle to the city
looking for a bigger crown
So I play my Bongee
for the people of this city
but they don´t go crazy
when I´m banging all my boogie
I´m the
Refrain:
King of the Bongo
King of the Bongo
Hear me when I come, baby
King of the Bongo
King of the Bongo
Nobody like to be
in my place instead of me
cause nobody go crazy
when I´m banging all my boogie
I´m a king without a crown
and I´m loosing a big town
but I´m the king of Bongo
baby I´m the king of Bongo Bong
Refrain
They said that I´m a clown
liking too much dirty sound
they said there is no place
for little monkey in this town
Nobody like to be
in my place instead of me
cause nobody go crazy
when I´m banging all my boogie
I´m the
Refrain
Banging all my boogie
all that swing belongs to me
I´m so uppy there´s nobody
in my place instead of me
I´m a king without a crown
and loosing a big town
but I´m the king of Bongo
baby I´m the king of Bongo Bong
Refrain
Mama was queen of the mongo
papa was king of the kongo
deep down in a djungle
last up banging life has Bongo
Everybody like to be
in my place instead of me
cause I´m the king of Bongo
baby I´m the king of Bongo Bong
Je ne t´aime plus mon amour
Je ne t´aime plus tout le jour
Je ne t´aime plus mon amour
Je ne t´aime plus tout le jour
papa was king of the kongo
deep down in a djungle
last up banging life has Bongo
Everybody like to be
in my place instead of me
cause I´m the king of Bongo
baby I´m the king of Bongo Bong
I went to the big town
where there is a lot of sound
from the djungle to the city
looking for a bigger crown
So I play my Bongee
for the people of this city
but they don´t go crazy
when I´m banging all my boogie
I´m the
Refrain:
King of the Bongo
King of the Bongo
Hear me when I come, baby
King of the Bongo
King of the Bongo
Nobody like to be
in my place instead of me
cause nobody go crazy
when I´m banging all my boogie
I´m a king without a crown
and I´m loosing a big town
but I´m the king of Bongo
baby I´m the king of Bongo Bong
Refrain
They said that I´m a clown
they said there is no place
for little monkey in this town
Nobody like to be
in my place instead of me
cause nobody go crazy
when I´m banging all my boogie
I´m the
Refrain
Banging all my boogie
all that swing belongs to me
I´m so uppy there´s nobody
in my place instead of me
I´m a king without a crown
and loosing a big town
but I´m the king of Bongo
baby I´m the king of Bongo Bong
Refrain
Mama was queen of the mongo
papa was king of the kongo
deep down in a djungle
last up banging life has Bongo
Everybody like to be
in my place instead of me
cause I´m the king of Bongo
baby I´m the king of Bongo Bong
Je ne t´aime plus mon amour
Je ne t´aime plus tout le jour
Je ne t´aime plus mon amour
Je ne t´aime plus tout le jour
Facts about Bongo Bong
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Bongo Bong is written by Jose Manuel Chao.
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It is first released in 2002 as part of Manu Chao's album "Radio Bemba Sound System" which includes 29 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Bongo Bong' by Manu Chao narrates the tale of a person who, even though he is the 'king of Bongo,' still feels like a stranger in a large metropolis. The song's words depict a feeling of being out of place and misunderstood, through the character of a 'king without a crown,' who, on the one hand, is criticized for his curious sound and manner and, on the other, is the king no king at all. The Bongo Bong song mainly highlights the themes of joy, adventure, party, empowerment, and even solitude. The song also underscores the need for identity and self-acceptance, for cultural roots and heritage, and for the struggles in a new environment. The song's lyrics do not contain any profane words, adult themes, or violence; on the contrary, they are light-hearted and suitable for children and adults alike, as they focus on playful images and a fun story.
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Bongo Bong falls under the genre Alternativo & Rock Latino.
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Bongo Bong song length is 1 minutes and 04 seconds.
Who wrote Bongo Bong lyrics?
Bongo Bong is written by Jose Manuel Chao.
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When was Bongo Bong released?
It is first released in 2002 as part of Manu Chao's album "Radio Bemba Sound System" which includes 29 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Bongo Bong lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Bongo Bong' by Manu Chao narrates the tale of a person who, even though he is the 'king of Bongo,' still feels like a stranger in a large metropolis. The song's words depict a feeling of being out of place and misunderstood, through the character of a 'king without a crown,' who, on the one hand, is criticized for his curious sound and manner and, on the other, is the king no king at all. The Bongo Bong song mainly highlights the themes of joy, adventure, party, empowerment, and even solitude. The song also underscores the need for identity and self-acceptance, for cultural roots and heritage, and for the struggles in a new environment. The song's lyrics do not contain any profane words, adult themes, or violence; on the contrary, they are light-hearted and suitable for children and adults alike, as they focus on playful images and a fun story.
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Which genre is Bongo Bong?
Bongo Bong falls under the genre Alternativo & Rock Latino.
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How long is the song Bongo Bong?
Bongo Bong song length is 1 minutes and 04 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jose Manuel Chao
Record Label(s): 2007 Radio Bemba under exclusive licence to Because Music Marketed in the United States by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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