Their debut album Pasto was recorded and released in 1992 and has guest appearances by Gustavo Cerati, Daniel Melero and members of other groups which, at the time, were also part of the New Argentinian Rock (or Sonic rock) movement, such as Martes Menta and Juana la Loca. The only single released from Pasto was "D-Generación", which was a minor radio hit at the time and made the upcoming band known to Argentinian listeners. The album has an eclectic style, with many of the tracks being short skits (such as "41" de Ocio", which consists of the band chatting between songs; or "Mutha Fucka", a track which seems to have been made by cutting and pasting together various audio samples taken from TV).
For their second album Trance Zomba, released in 1994, DJ Peggyn joined the band. As a a consequence of the band having now 6 members, this album has a mixture of Rap, Funk and Hardcore Punk, but at the same time even psychedelic rock influences. "Malón", "Montañas de Agua", "Patinador Sagrado" and "Koyote" were the singles released for this album.
In 1996 the band released the highly experimental Dopádromo. This album has all sorts of music from the highly psychedelic "Zumba" and "Su Majestad", hard rock tracks as "El Medium and "Su Ciervo", instrumentals and even a hasta un bossa nova: "Perfume Casino". Destacan también "¡Viva Satana!" and "El Médium" were the biggest hist from this record.
Their fourth album, Babasónica showcased a heavier edge than their previous three, being influenced by heavy metal with distorted riffs and guitar solos on many songs ("Egocripta", "Demonomanía", "El Adversario"). On the other hand, the album has a softer acoustic side, with the delicate ballads "Sharon Tate" and "Esther Narcótica". The band has declared that this was meant to balance out the roughness of the heavier songs. Some tracks even include both stylistic approaches at once making for interesting contrast, like "Parafinada" or "Convoy". Lyrically, the album deals with the concepts of satanism. The band has declared that this approach isn't meant to be taken at face value, but as homage to classic metal, and as an attack on common Western ways of thinking, such as religion.
On their fifth release Miami, DJ Peggyn participated as a member of the band for the last time, he was sacked as his contributions were no longer felt necessary for the band. In 2000 he went for a solo career, renaming himself Jimmy Dolor. The album cover was designed by Alejandro Ros. It is a map of Argentina turned 90 degrees clockwise, resembling a map of the east coast of the United States; the map places a fictional Miami in the Argentinian province of Misiones. After the release of the album, Cosme, their manager, left the band.
After the release of Jessico (2001), Babasónicos shifted into a more pop-influenced sound and reached massive mainstream success, becoming one of Latin America's top bands.
Their follow up records, Infame (2003), Anoche (2005) , Mucho (2008), A Propósito (2011), Romantisismico (2014) and Discutible (2018), further expended this sound and merged it with their early psychedelic and experimental influences.
In 1999 they collaborated with alternative rock artist Ian Brown on a track for his second studio album, Golden Greats, that bears their name.
In early 2008, the official site informed that after a long and painful struggle with Hodgkins lymphoma, bass player Gabriel "Gabo" Mannelli passed away on January the 12th. He was 38 years old.
Since then, Babasónicos teamed up with long-time-friend Carca to temporarily replace Gabo, until late 2011 when Tuta Torres (ex-bassist from Los Látigos) joined the group as their new official bass player, with Carca now serving as a multi-instrumentalist.
Su Auto Dejó De Funcionar
Babasónicos Lyrics
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decía su cuero
quiero un escuadrón
de puto veneno
aprender no es lo mío,
me escapo siempre igual
exorsisame con la brisa
de tu aliento,
que me voy de tus manos
sobrevivir, se hace todo cuesta arriba
entro?
tengo el tiempo contado
apúrate
que me lava la mañana
que me lava la mañana
como el culpable soy yo
no fumaras de mi ceniza
como el culpable soy yo
desparramas de mi ceniza
ellos mienten para proteger la verdad
supersticiones dominan sus mentes.
ellos mienten para proteger la verdad
supersticiones dominan sus mentes
The lyrics to Babasónicos's song Su Auto Dejó De Funcionar explore themes of inner turmoil, self-destructive behavior, and the desire for escape. The singer seems to be grappling with addiction, as evidenced by the line "quiero un escuadrón de puto veneno," or "I want a squad of fucking poison." He acknowledges that learning is not for him and he always escapes, possibly referencing a cycle of addiction and relapse.
The singer also addresses a lover, asking them to "infíltrame calor," or infiltrate them with warmth. He wants them to exorcise him with the breeze of their breath, suggesting that he feels possessed by his addiction. He acknowledges that he is slipping away from their hands, but survival is an uphill battle.
The latter half of the song discusses the idea of lies being told to protect the truth and superstitions dominating people's minds. This can be interpreted as commentary on the ways in which addiction and mental health issues are stigmatized and misunderstood, leading to harmful beliefs and behaviors.
Line by Line Meaning
Infíltrame calor, decía su cuero
He asked for warmth, like a coat he wore
quiero un escuadrón de puto veneno
I want a squadron of potent poison
aprender no es lo mío, me escapo siempre igual
Learning is not my forte, I always escape the same way
exorsisame con la brisa de tu aliento
Exorcise me with the breeze of your breath
no puedes negar, que me voy de tus manos
You can't deny that I'm slipping from your hands
sobrevivir, se hace todo cuesta arriba
Surviving, everything is an uphill battle
entro? tengo el tiempo contado, apúrate
I'm coming in? I'm short on time, hurry up
que me lava la mañana, que me lava la mañana
That washes my morning, that washes my morning
como el culpable soy yo, no fumaras de mi ceniza
Since I'm to blame, you won't smoke on my ashes
desparramas de mi ceniza
Scatter my ashes
ellos mienten para proteger la verdad
They lie to protect the truth
supersticiones dominan sus mentes
Superstitions dominate their minds
ellos mienten para proteger la verdad
They lie to protect the truth
supersticiones dominan sus mentes
Superstitions dominate their minds
Contributed by Luke W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@waltusccamendoza4510
Infíltrame calor,
Decía su cuero
Quiero un escuadrón
De puto veneno
Aprender no es lo mío,
Me escapo siempre igual
Exorsisame con la brisa
De tu aliento,
No puedes negar,
Que me voy de tus manos
Sobrevivir, se hace todo cuesta arriba
Entro?
Tengo el tiempo contado
Apúrate
Que me lava la mañana
Que me lava la mañana
Como el culpable soy yo
No fumaras de mi ceniza
Como el culpable soy yo
Desparramas de mi ceniza
Ellos mienten para proteger la verdad
Supersticiones dominan sus mentes.
Ellos mienten para proteger la verdad
Supersticiones dominan sus mentes
@leandrogomez8722
Para mi el mejor tema de babasonicos.
@zGioxz
"ellos mienten para proteger la verdad
Supersticiones dominan sus mentes" tremendo!
@joaquinslipknot
"Aprender no es lo mio,me escapo siempre igual
exorsisame con la brisa de tu alientooo"
@chrisgs8727
Eso si que era una banda....
@silvanacervantes3542
Tremendo tema.....
@waltusccamendoza4510
Infíltrame calor,
Decía su cuero
Quiero un escuadrón
De puto veneno
Aprender no es lo mío,
Me escapo siempre igual
Exorsisame con la brisa
De tu aliento,
No puedes negar,
Que me voy de tus manos
Sobrevivir, se hace todo cuesta arriba
Entro?
Tengo el tiempo contado
Apúrate
Que me lava la mañana
Que me lava la mañana
Como el culpable soy yo
No fumaras de mi ceniza
Como el culpable soy yo
Desparramas de mi ceniza
Ellos mienten para proteger la verdad
Supersticiones dominan sus mentes.
Ellos mienten para proteger la verdad
Supersticiones dominan sus mentes
@brendatorres6721
Uff esta versión es la que me encanta
@pionerodiario9131
Que bueno esto!!!!!!!!
@antorxqueen1901
Me alegra que te guste!
@rodrigomanoelchanampegueva2964
Donde dice entro? Es "te cuento que"