A.N.I.M.A.L. (Acosados Nuestros Indios Murieron Al Luchar) meaning (Our Har… Read Full Bio ↴A.N.I.M.A.L. (Acosados Nuestros Indios Murieron Al Luchar) meaning (Our Harassed Indians Died Fighting) is a metal band from Argentina.

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.

Vamos Por Más
A.N.I.M.A.L. Lyrics

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La luna nos guýa yendo sobre hielo,
dragones en la sangre quema con su lengua,
chocando las manos en se¸al de respeto,
tiempo que nos encuentra tirando del mismo buey,
hoy y ayer!!
con la rabia y el temor
vamos por mas!!
corriendo el riesgo como inspiraciºn,

siguiendo la huella que otro dejo.
jamñs se rendirñ ,nunca se detiene,
la vida es pelea para los mas fuertes,
desgraciados que caen, victoriosos que escapan,

la fortuna y la muerte giran a tu alrededor.
hoy y ayer!!

Overall Meaning

In "Vamos Por Mas," A.N.I.M.A.L. uses vivid imagery and metaphors to convey a message of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The moon, which guides the singer and his companions, represents a sense of direction and purpose. However, their journey is treacherous, symbolized by the ice upon which they travel. The "dragons in the blood" and their tongues of flame represent the intense passion and drive that the singer and his companions feel, burning within them. The act of "clapping hands in a sign of respect" represents an acknowledgement of the challenges they face and the need for solidarity, reminding them that they are "pulling the same cart."

Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of perseverance and courage. Despite the risks they face, they see them as inspiration, capable of driving them onwards. They follow in the footsteps of those who went before them, never giving up, constantly striving to achieve more. This spirit is embodied by the phrase "vamos por mas," which literally translates to "let's go for more." It represents an unyielding commitment to pushing past boundaries, overcoming obstacles, and never settling for less.

The song's message is ultimately one of hope and determination, urging listeners to never give up even in the toughest of circumstances. The use of powerful metaphors and imagery serves to reinforce this message, painting a vivid picture of the struggle and the determination required to overcome it.

Line by Line Meaning

La luna nos guýa yendo sobre hielo,
We are navigating treacherous terrain with the help of the moon.

dragones en la sangre quema con su lengua,
Our passion burns like fire within us.

chocando las manos en se¸al de respeto,
We show mutual respect by greeting each other with a handshake.

tiempo que nos encuentra tirando del mismo buey,
We are united in hard work and determination.

hoy y ayer!!
We are committed to the present and the past.

con la rabia y el temor
We face challenges with both anger and fear.

vamos por mas!!
We are determined to achieve even more.

corriendo el riesgo como inspiraciºn,
We are inspired by taking risks.

siguiendo la huella que otro dejo.
We follow in the footsteps of those who came before us.

jamñs se rendirñ ,nunca se detiene,
We never give up and never stop.

la vida es pelea para los mas fuertes,
Life is a fight for the strongest.