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.
Por Que
A.N.I.M.A.L. Lyrics
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Todas las broncas contenidas
El dolor que emerge desde el interior
Es el espejo de miles de heridas
Que refleja y muestra indignación
En este mundo insano que castiga
Sin mirar y sin pedir perdón
A los que menos tienen en la vida
¿Por qué?
¿Por qué?
¿Por qué?
Hoy el olvido es la excusa más común de usar
Para tapar las injustas acciones
De los que trabajan para mañatar
Con sus discursos llenos de mentiras
Lo importante de la escencia está
En la estructura interna que uno lleva
Jamás eso te podrán quitar
Es tuya y morirá contigo
Carguemos de energía el alma
Para despojarnos de toda
Sucia corrupción
Sucia corrupción
Sucia corrupción
Sucia corrupción
Sucia corrupción
¿Por qué?
¿Por qué?
¿Por qué?
Carguemos de energía el alma
Para despojarnos de toda
Carguemos de energía el alma
Para despojarnos de toda
Sucia corrupción
The lyrics of A.N.I.M.A.L.'s song "Por que?" express a call to manifest anger and speak out against injustice. The song invites listeners to release their rage and express all the resentment and frustration that they have been holding in. The pain that emerges from within is a reflection of the thousands of wounds that individuals carry internally. These wounds are a mirror of the indignation felt in a world that punishes those who have less in life without asking for forgiveness.
The lyrics raise a critical question, "Por que?" meaning "why?" In today's world, forgetting seems to be the most common excuse to cover up unjust actions. Those who work to manipulate the truth with their speeches full of lies are rightfully criticised. The song reminds the listeners that the essence of a person lies in their internal structure, protecting everyone's individuality from being stripped away. The song encourages individuals to charge their souls with energy to rid themselves of corruption.
"Por que?" is a song that promotes a sense of liberation from societal norms and encourages individuals to speak out against what they see as unjust. It invites listeners to dismantle the corrupt power structures that dictate their daily lives to promote change and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Es el momento de sacar tu furia y escupir
It's time to release your anger and spit out all the pent-up resentment.
Todas las broncas contenidas
All the contained grudges.
El dolor que emerge desde el interior
The pain that arises from within.
Es el espejo de miles de heridas
It reflects thousands of wounds.
Que refleja y muestra indignación
It reflects and expresses indignation.
En este mundo insano que castiga
In this insane world that punishes.
Sin mirar y sin pedir perdón
Without looking or apologizing.
A los que menos tienen en la vida
To those who have the least in life.
Hoy el olvido es la excusa más común de usar
Today, forgetting is the most common excuse to use.
Para tapar las injustas acciones
To cover up unjust actions.
De los que trabajan para mañatar
Of those who work to kill.
Con sus discursos llenos de mentiras
With their speeches full of lies.
Lo importante de la esencia está
The important thing is in the essence.
En la estructura interna que uno lleva
In the inner structure that one carries.
Jamás eso te podrán quitar
They can never take that away from you.
Es tuya y morirá contigo
It's yours, and it will die with you.
Carguemos de energía el alma
Let's load the soul with energy.
Para despojarnos de toda
To rid ourselves of all
Sucia corrupción
Dirty corruption.
¿Por qué?
Why?
¿Por qué?
Why?
¿Por qué?
Why?
Sucia corrupción
Dirty corruption.
Sucia corrupción
Dirty corruption.
Sucia corrupción
Dirty corruption.
Sucia corrupción
Dirty corruption.
Carguemos de energía el alma
Let's load the soul with energy.
Para despojarnos de toda
To rid ourselves of all
Carguemos de energía el alma
Let's load the soul with energy.
Para despojarnos de toda
To rid ourselves of all
Sucia corrupción
Dirty corruption.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hector Andres Gimenez Gramajo
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