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Mister Mañana Man is the 5th track on the new album Thunder in the Night produced by Paul Robert Thomas
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Mister Mañana Man is a lyrical exploration of a restless, enigmatic figure who exists on the fringes of society. The song paints a portrait of a man shaped by hardship, rejection, and an ever-present longing for the future. His identity is steeped in rebellion—an outlaw born before the so-called “age of free sin,” suggesting he hails from an era when moral restrictions were stronger, yet he chose to live outside them.
The lyrics present him as a survivor of both societal neglect and personal battles, someone who has faced loss and disappointment yet refuses to dwell on the past. His world is cynical, devoid of faith in divine salvation or traditional comfort, shaped instead by the hard truths he learned in youth. His philosophy is one of transience—casual encounters, avoiding deep emotional ties, and clinging to the idea that “the best is yet to come,” even as time relentlessly moves forward.
The song also weaves in a sense of nostalgia, contrasting carefree moments with the awareness of time slipping away. The character acknowledges past joys but remains fixated on the future, suggesting both optimism and denial. The repeated refrain reinforces his nature—always looking toward “mañana” (tomorrow), never fully living in the present.
Ultimately, “Mister Mañana Man” captures the spirit of a drifter—part outlaw, part philosopher—who survives by constantly moving forward, never fully belonging, and never fully settling. The song blends themes of rebellion, escapism, and existential uncertainty, leaving the listener to ponder whether Mister Mañana Man is truly free or merely chasing an illusion.
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Mister Mañana Man lyrics
Senor, Senor, please understand
He’s Mister Mañana Man
Senor, Senor, understand
He’s Mister Mañana Man
Born before the age of ‘Free Sin’
When so many legends were made
Always was an outlaw
Some say that was his trade
Lived in a society
That rejected and spat him out
Is it really any wonder
That he still twists and shouts?
An orphan of the trenches
Where so many were lost and fell
Who really has survived?
Is really hard to tell
He ain’t waiting for Jesus
Or for Santa Claus to come
As a child he was told
‘Nothing’s new under the sun’
Senor, Senor, please understand
He’s Mister Mañana Man
Senor, Senor, understand
He’s Mister Mañana Man
Said he preferred casual sex
Coz never could remember names
Had no time for romance
Or such time wasting games
Says ‘The best is yet to come
We’ll leave behind all this sorrow’
Always sleeps with one eye open
Eyes fixed on tomorrow
Andy Dandy’s in his loft
Aunt Sally’s out in the alley
Was always tongue-in-cheek
Liked to dilly-dally
He recalls how good times rolled
He hears the ticking of the clocks
Says ‘Freedom’s there behind that door’
Keys jangling in the locks
Senor, Senor, understand
He’s Mister Mañana Man
Senor, Senor, understand
He’s Mister Mañana Man
Senor, Senor, understand
He’s Mister Mañana Man
Senor, Senor, understand
He’s Mister Mañana Man
Paul Robert Thomas
PRS Tunecode 673786HP
ISWC T-330.386.558-5
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