It was founded by the singer and guitarrist Andrés Giménez in 1992 in Buenos Aires, Argentina with Aníbal Aló on drums and Marcelo Corvalán on bass and backing vocals.
They originally formed under the name of "Animal", but due to legal issues the name was quickly changed to the actual version. A.N.I.M.A.L.'s sound is that of heavy metal and most lyrics are in defense and in favor of ethnic minorities and original peoples of Latin America; this can be seen in many song titles like Solo Por Ser Indios ("Only For Being Indian"), Guerra De Razas ("Race War"), Poder Latino ("Latin Power") and Raza Castigada ("Punished Race").
The band's success grew taking it to play in most Latin American countries, the United States and Europe. In 1999, Iongtime bassist Marcelo "Corvata" Corvalan and then drummer Andres Vilanova (who joined the band at age 17, replacing Martín Carrizo) left the band . Marcelo and Andres were replaced by Cristian Lapolla and Marcelo Castro, however around this time the band entered a clear and slow downward spiral as many fans started losing interest in it.
After a year or so, Marcelo Castro was replaced by Javier Dorado who had briefly joined the band back in 1993 and was replaced in 2004 by Martín Carrizo who rejoined the band.
In 2006 it was announced that the band would take an indefinite break; this resulted in Martín Carrizo's (drummer) leaving the band and Andrés Giménez forming a new band called D'mente (word play meaning both demente ("lunatic") and devil mente ("devil mind", Andres' nickname).
Former members Marcelo "Corvata" Corvalan and Andres Vilanova now play together in the band carajo.
Choli Rancho
A.N.I.M.A.L. Lyrics
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nos podemos elevar.
en la mente se encuentra el origen
de todo lo que nos empuja a vivir,
nos ponemos a inventar.
imaginando volamos de verdad,
es como un don que no se va,
alucinar un deseo y comenzar
el futuro nos creamos
con semillas que inventamos,
el futuro nos obliga
a superar cada dýa.
siente al volar, siente al volar,
prende el brillo en tus ojos,
siente al volar, siente al volar,
sin perder el control,
tanto joder, tanto joder,
que al final lo encontras,
tironeamos de nuestras vidas
desde el centro de la ilusiºn.
hoy, elevar, imaginar, viene bien
The lyrics of A.N.I.M.A.L.'s "Choli Rancho" are a call to imagination and self-belief. The song encourages the listener to imagine themselves as flying and rising above everyday worries and fears. The idea is that we can create our own future by using the power of our imagination to visualize the life we want and to take positive steps towards achieving it. The song suggests that this ability to imagine and create is a gift that we all possess.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that we are all in control of our own lives and that we have the power to shape our own destinies. By using our imagination to visualize the future we desire, we can set in motion the actions that will help us achieve our goals. The song encourages the listener to embrace their power to create and to not be limited by the expectations of others or by the constraints of society.
Overall, "Choli Rancho" is a song about the transformative power of imagination and the importance of self-belief in achieving our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Imaginando volamos de verdad,
By imagining, we truly fly. It's a state of mind that lets us soar.
nos podemos elevar.
We can lift ourselves up to new heights by imagining and dreaming.
en la mente se encuentra el origen
The root of everything that drives us to live is in our minds.
de todo lo que nos empuja a vivir,
Our experiences, desires, and passions are what motivate us to live each day.
nos ponemos a inventar.
Imagining leads us to create and innovate.
es como un don que no se va,
Our ability to dream and imagine is a gift that never fades.
alucinar un deseo y comenzar
By dreaming up a desire, we can start making it a reality.
alguna buena acciºn, ya!
We can turn our dreams into positive action that benefits ourselves and others.
el futuro nos creamos
The future is something we create for ourselves.
con semillas que inventamos,
We plant the seeds of our future through our imagination and creativity.
el futuro nos obliga
Our aspirations and goals push us to strive for a better future.
a superar cada dýa.
We must work to overcome obstacles each day to reach our desired future.
siente al volar, siente al volar,
The sensation of flying is exhilarating and freeing.
prende el brillo en tus ojos,
Allow yourself to be filled with excitement and wonder.
sin perder el control,
Even as we dream and imagine, we must stay grounded and disciplined.
tanto joder, tanto joder,
Despite the challenges we face, we keep persevering and pushing forward.
que al final lo encontras,
In the end, our determination and drive will lead us to success.
tironeamos de nuestras vidas
We are the ones who pull the strings and make the decisions in our own lives.
desde el centro de la ilusiºn.
Our imagination is the starting point and driving force behind our aspirations.
hoy, elevar, imaginar, viene bien
Today, it's good to lift ourselves up and imagine a better future.
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.