Babasónicos' name is based on a tribute to Hindu prophet Baba combined with… Read Full Bio ↴Babasónicos' name is based on a tribute to Hindu prophet Baba combined with the name of a popular cartoon from the '70s. Singer Adrián Rodríguez, keyboardist Uma-T, guitarist Mariano Roger Sónico, bassist Gabo, percussionist Diego Uma, and drummer Diego Castellano recorded Pasto in 1992. That album included their hit song called "De-generación." As the popularity of this Latin rock group was growing, chances to play along with major bands came soon. In 1994, Babasónicos was the opening act to INXS, Soul Asylum, and Depeche Mode. That same year, Trance Zomba was released. In August of 1995, Babasónicos participated in an Argentinean festival called Nuevo Rock, having the chance to play along with Peligrosos Gorriones and Los Brujos, consolidating their presence in the local scene.

Formidable
Babasonicos Lyrics

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A la veda del camino
Se ha echado a dormir un buey
Nadie quiere molestarlo
Nadie quiere despertarlo
Y convencerlo que el es rey

No, no tengo miedo
Veo a lo que quiero

Sin embargo soy un esclavo
En sus sueños

Cada vez que me acuerdo
Me rio de vos
Cada vez que me acuerdo
Me rio de vos

En el centro del deseo estoy conocido
Ponte un cuadro de ilusiones
Una de ellas me provoca hacer provocar

Cada vez que me acuerdo
Me rio de vos
Cada vez que me acuerdo
Me rio de vos

En el centro del deseo estoy conocido
Ponte un cuadro de ilusiones
Una de ellas me provoca hacer provocar

Cada vez que me acuerdo
Me rio de vos

Y en esa animaluela, que no te tiene piedad
Que goza lloras, que ríe de los dos

Cada vez que me acuerdo me rio de vos

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Formidable" by Babasonicos describe a situation where a powerful animal, an ox, is lying asleep on the road. People are avoiding disturbing it because no one wants to wake it up and convince it that it is the king. The lyrics then move on to describe the singer's feelings of being a slave to someone else's dreams even though he is not afraid to pursue what he wants. The singer then mocks someone, laughing at them whenever he thinks of them. The lyrics then shift to a scene where the singer is depicted in the center of desire, and he is encouraging someone to put up a painting of illusions that is likely to provoke him.

The song's lyrics convey a sense of cynicism and humor that is characteristic of the band's work. The imagery is striking, with the powerful ox symbolizing strength and the singer's laughter symbolizing a lack of faith in others. The song's message focuses on the idea that people are often held back by their fears and delusions, so the singer is urging listeners to laugh at their own limitations and take risks.

Line by Line Meaning

A la veda del camino Se ha echado a dormir un buey Nadie quiere molestarlo Nadie quiere despertarlo Y convencerlo que el es rey
A lone ox sleeps by the roadside, undisturbed by passersby who recognize it as a king, yet unwilling to awaken and convince it.

No, no tengo miedo Veo a lo que quiero Sin embargo soy un esclavo En sus sueños
Although I fear nothing and see what I desire, I am a slave to the dreams of someone else.

Cada vez que me acuerdo Me rio de vos Cada vez que me acuerdo Me rio de vos
Every time I remember you, I laugh at you.

En el centro del deseo estoy conocido Ponte un cuadro de ilusiones Una de ellas me provoca hacer provocar
I am known at the center of desire. If you put up a painting of illusions, I will be provoked to be provocative.

Y en esa animaluela, que no te tiene piedad Que goza lloras, que ríe de los dos
And in that little animal, which shows you no mercy, you cry and it laughs at both of us.

Cada vez que me acuerdo me rio de vos
Every time I remember you, I laugh at you.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADRIAN HUGO RODRIGUEZ, DIEGO FAVIO TUNON, DIEGO LEANDRO RODRIGUEZ, MARIANO GABRIEL DOMINGUEZ

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