Upon moving to the "big town" to seek a bigger crown, he finds that city dwellers don't appreciate his music, even calling him a "clown".
The narrator describes growing up as the "king of the jungle," where his bongo playing made him a star among the monkeys. Manu Chao - Bongo Bong [HQ]
On Clandestino , it is seamlessly paired with the song "Je ne t'aime plus". Lyrics & Meaning Upon moving to the "big town" to seek
Taken from the 1939 jazz song "King of Bongo Bong" by American trumpeter Roy Eldridge. he remains content with his identity
Ultimately, he remains content with his identity, singing, "I'm so happy there's nobody in my place instead of me". Guitar Guide