Bongo Bong
Manu Chao · Radio Bemba Sound System - live [2002]
papa was king of the Congo
deep down in a jungle
I started banging my first bongo
Every monkey liked 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 jungle to the city
looking for a bigger crowd
So I played my Boogie
for the people of big city
but they don't go crazy
when I'm banging all my boogie
I'm the
Chorus:
King of the Bongo
King of the Bongo bong
Hear me when I come, baby
King of the Bongo
King of the Bongo bong
Nobody liked to be
in my place instead of me
cause nobody go crazy
when I'm banging on my boogie
I'm a king without a crown
Hanging loose in 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
making too much dirty sound
they said there is no place
for little monkey in this town
Nobody liked to be
in my place instead of me
cause nobody go crazy
when I'm banging all my boogie
I'm the
Refrain
Banging on my bongo
all that swing belongs to me
I'm so happy there's nobody
in my place instead of me
I'm a king without a crown
Hanging loose in a big town
I'm the king of Bongo
baby I'm the king of Bongo Bong
Chorus
Mama was queen of the mambo
papa was king of the Congo
deep down in a jungle
I started banging my first bongo
Every monkey liked to be
in my place instead of me
cause I'm the king of Bongo
baby I'm the king of Bongo Bong
Hear me when I come...
Je ne t'aime plus mon amour
Je ne t'aime plus tous les jours
Je ne t'aime plus mon amour
Je ne t'aime plus tous les jours
parfois j'aimerais mourir tellement j'ai voulu croire
parfois j'aimerais mourir pour ne plus rien avoir
parfois j'aimerais mourir pour plus jamais te voir
Je ne t'aime plus mon amour...
Parfois j'aimerais mourir tellement
(il n')y a plus d'espoir
Parfois j'aimerais mourir pour plus jamais te revoir
parfois j'aimerais mourir pour ne plus rien savoir
Je ne t'aime plus mon amour...
Bongo Bong
Bongo Bong stands as a defining track in Manu Chao's expansive discography, capturing the infectious energy of his live performances. Recorded during the early 2000s, this song showcases Chao's signature fusion of Latin rhythms, reggae, and punk rock, delivered with his characteristic multilingual flair. The track exemplifies the communal spirit of his Radio Bemba Sound System era, where improvisation and audience interaction drive the musical experience. Known for its driving percussion and upbeat tempo, the recording highlights Chao's ability to blend diverse cultural influences into a cohesive, danceable sound. As part of a broader body of work that includes hits like Me Gustas Tú and Clandestino, Bongo Bong remains a testament to his enduring impact on world music and his skill in crafting anthems that transcend language barriers.