Black Mambo
Glass Animals * Track #2 On ZABA
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Black Mambo by Glass Animals
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Glass AnimalsProduced by
Dave BayleyWrited by
Dave BayleyAbout
“Black Mambo” is the second track on and first single from Glass Animals' debut album ZABA.
In a literal sense, the song is about a sloth and a mole facing off in a game of dominoes.
In a track-by-track, frontman Dave Bayley mentions that he thought of the song material while watching Breaking Bad...
Black Mambo Lyrics
[Verse 1]
"What’ll it be now, Mr. Mole?"
Whispers sloth in curls of smoke
"Take a back seat, or play pharaoh
Dance with me and shake your bones"
[Chorus]
Slow down, it’s a science
He’s been waiting to bring you down
Snake eyed with a sly smile
He can hold you and shake you child
[Verse 2]
Leopards laze each on plush pillows
Slender capes of red and chrome
Paperback dreams in their deep doze
Twitch their toes to black mambo
[Chorus]
Slow down, it’s a science
He’s been waiting to bring you down
Snake eyed with a sly smile
He can hold you and shake you child
[Verse 3]
"Wanna play cheat now?" says the sloth
A domino flush to his nose
Tickle that cheek and take your throne
Pump your veins with gushing gold
[Chorus]
Slow down, it’s a science
He’s been waiting to bring you down
Snake eyed with a sly smile
He can hold you and shake you child
[Outro]
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
We can hold you
Black Mambo Q&A
Who wrote Black Mambo's ?
Black Mambo was written by Dave Bayley.
Who produced Black Mambo's ?
Black Mambo was produced by Dave Bayley.
When did Glass Animals release Black Mambo?
Glass Animals released Black Mambo on Sun Jun 30 2013.
What did Glass Animals say about "Black Mambo"?
“I wrote the basic sketch and lyrics for the song while watching Breaking Bad… I don’t know what it was in the episode that sparked the idea but I had to pause it, and two hours later I had most of this track. It was quite annoying actually… I really wanted to finish the episode. So… it was original...