Their musical style covers a wide variety of genres, though it is most commonly labeled as Rock en Español. Their music has been heavily influenced by Mexico's indigenous population and folk music traditions, most notable the Jarocho style of the state of Veracruz, but also by punk and electronic music and other bands in the Mexico City scene. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of their music is Albarrán's nasal voice, which, combined with his impressive lung capacity (as demonstrated on "La Ingrata", an homage to norteño music), makes for a very distinctive sound. They sing entirely in Spanish but have a significant Anglophone following regardless.
They have an especially eclectic sound, and it's commonly said that none of their discs is of exactly the same genre. For example, "Maria" is a bolero style ballad, "La Ingrata" is a mix of rock and "norteño" , while "Eres", a hit included in "Cuatro Caminos" album, is mostly pop-rock.
They were founded in 1989, and since then have had the same musical lineup:
* Rubén Isaac Albarrán Ortega aka "Pinche Juan" ("Fuckin Juan"), "Cosme", "Anónimo" (Anonymous), "Nrü" (pronounced "dshyoo", [dʃju] in IPA), "Amparo Tonto Medardo In Lak'ech" (or "At Medardo ILK"), "G3", "Gallo Gasss", "Élfego Buendía", "Sizu Yantra" (which is his solo moniker as well), "Rita Cantalagua", "Ixi Xoo" and many others. (vocals, guitar)
* Emmanuel "Meme" del Real Díaz: (keyboards, acoustic guitar, piano, programming, vocals, melodion)
* José Alfredo "Joselo" Rangel Arroyo: (electric guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals)
* Enrique 'Quique' Rangel Arroyo: (bass guitar, electric upright bass, vocals)
Mexican folk music player Alejandro Flores is considered the 5th tacubo, as he has played the violin in almost every Café Tacuba concert since 1994. Since the Cuatro Caminos World Tour, Luis "El Children" Ledezma has played the drums in every concert but is not considered an official member of the band.
**Previously known as "Alicia Ya No Vive Aquí" (a tribute to Martin Scorsese's Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore), the band took its final name from a coffee shop (el Café de Tacuba) located in downtown Mexico City. The cafe, which opened in 1912 and had its heyday in the 1940s and 1950s, was representative of the Pachuco scene at the time, something the band would later acknowledge as an influence. The Café de Tacuba is still in operation as a coffee shop and restaurant on Tacuba Street, in Mexico City's Historic Center. The band changed its name to Café Tacvba (changing the u for a v) in order to avoid legal issues with the coffee shop.
1989
Mexico City, Mexico
Ciclón
Café Tacvba Lyrics
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Flor, polen, flecha
Abeja, oso, pez
Flecha, agua,
Sube, nube,
Llueve, árbol, flecha,
Oxigeno, flecha, pulmón
Nopiltze, hija mía
Acaso dios nunca muere?
A que dios te refieras
Todo de eso depende
Hay dioses que pensaron
Que el mundo era infinito, y
No hay un equilibrio entre los reinos hijo mio
Yo, flecha
Gira y da vueltas
Y rueda girando
Gira y da vueltas
Y rueda, y rueda
Quiero hacerla un cuadrado
Deformarla en un triangulo
Pero la vida siempre vuelve a su forma circular
La única que puede darnos vueltas es dios
Hay tan pocas flores ya, peces, agua que pensé
Que la vuelta no daría
Hoy tu hijo me respira
Si el equilibrio es dios, y el equilibrio murió
Que paso con dios?
Gira y da vueltas
The lyrics of Café Tacvba's song Ciclón are quite abstract and have many different interpretations. The song is composed of several disconnected phrases that, when put together, create a hypnotic and surrealistic stream of consciousness. The song begins with the words "Yo, flecha" which translates to "I, arrow" suggesting the movement and direction of thoughts.
Throughout the song, the singer mentions different elements of nature, such as flowers, pollen, bees, trees, and rain, suggesting a connection between humans and the environment. The phrase "Acaso dios nunca muere?" which translates to "Does god never die?" poses an existential question about the existence of a divine being and its relevance in the world. The answer to this question is not clear, and the following lines suggest that the answer depends on the individual's beliefs and value systems.
The chorus of the song evokes a feeling of circularity and movement, representing the cyclical nature of life and the universe. The singer mentions wanting to change things, create different shapes, but ultimately facing the reality of life's continuous movement and how even in death, there is a sense of rebirth and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, flecha
I am like an arrow
Flor, polen, flecha
Connected to everything, like a flower is to pollen and an arrow is to its target
Abeja, oso, pez
Just a few examples of the diverse and interconnected species in the world
Flecha, agua,
Continuing the theme of connection, this line implies that water is essential for life, and an arrow needs a target
Sube, nube,
Referencing the water cycle and its importance to life
Llueve, árbol, flecha,
Another reminder of the importance of water and the interconnectedness of all life
Oxigeno, flecha, pulmón
Like oxygen is essential to life, so too is it essential for an arrow to hit its target
Nopiltze, hija mía
A term of endearment for the singer’s daughter, which may imply the importance of the interconnectedness of family
Acaso dios nunca muere?
The singer questions whether God is eternal
A que dios te refieras
The singer seeks clarification on which God is being referred to
Todo de eso depende
Implying that the answer to the previous question matters
Hay dioses que pensaron
Some gods believed
Que el mundo era infinito, y
The world was boundless
No hay un equilibrio entre los reinos hijo mio
Perhaps implying that some gods thought the balance of power was not equal across different kingdoms
Gira y da vueltas
This line is repeated several times, becoming a sort of refrain that connects the different themes explored in the song
Quiero hacerla un cuadrado
The singer expresses a desire to change the fundamental shape of life, perhaps implying a desire to control or shape the world in a certain way
Deformarla en un triangulo
Continuing the theme of wanting to change the shape of things
Pero la vida siempre vuelve a su forma circular
Despite the singer’s desire to change things, the natural world inevitably returns to its cyclical patterns
La única que puede darnos vueltas es dios
This line contrasts the singer’s desire to control things with the idea that only God has the power to truly make things happen
Hay tan pocas flores ya, peces, agua que pensé
The singer meditates on the decline of these important symbols of life and connection
Que la vuelta no daría
Implying that it may be too late to turn things around
Hoy tu hijo me respira
Perhaps referring to the interconnectedness of family, and how the singer’s actions can affect the lives of their loved ones
Si el equilibrio es dios, y el equilibrio murió
If God represents balance, and that balance has been lost, what happens next?
Que paso con dios?
The singer once again questions the nature and fate of God
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSE ALFREDO RANGEL ARROYO, ENRIQUE RANGEL ARROYO, EMMANUEL DEL REAL DIAZ, RUBEN ISAAC ALBARRAN ORTEGA
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@lourdesluciamerma5186
Yo, flecha
flor, polen, flecha
abeja, oso, pez
Flecha, agua,
sube, nube,
llueve, arbol, flecha,
oxigeno, flecha, pulmon
Nopiltze, hija mia
¿Acaso Dios nunca muere?
A que dios te refieras
Todo de eso depende.
Hay dioses que pensaron
que el mundo era infinito, y
no hay un equilibrio entre los reinos hijo mio
Yo, flecha...
Gira y da vueltas
y rueda girando
Gira y da vueltas
y rueda, y rueda
Quiero hacerla un cuadrado,
deformarla en un triangulo
pero la vida siempre vuelve a su forma circular
La unica que puede darnos vueltas es Dios
Hay tan pocas flores ya, peces, agua que pense
que la vuelta no daría,
Hoy tu hijo me respira.
Si el equilibrio es Dios, y el equilibrio murio,
¿Que paso con Dios?
Gira y da vueltas...
@riveran1969
Para la revista Rolling Stones, RE es el mejor albún de rock latino de todos los tiempos. RE es como la vida que "siempre vuelve a su forma circular".
@user-vi1ew1fb6o
GRACIAS CAFE TACUBA POR HABER VIVIDOS MOMENTOS INOLVIDABLES DESDE ARGENTINA❤❤❤
@josuenava
Hoy 18 de Julio pero de 1994 hace 20 años fue presentado a la Prensa... y el 21 de Julio su lanzamiento comercial... se le considera la "obra maestra" de Café Tacuba... difícilmente sacaran un disco igual o que lo supere, una producción que hizo un viaje por distintos géneros musicales por 20 temas... demostrando que Calidad y Cantidad se pueden conjugar... por sus notas armoniosas y cambiantes se le comparo con el álbum blanco de los Beatles... que también es un viaje por distintas situaciones desde el Rock a la Psicodelia y ritmos musicales.
@glozlily
Razón total, hermoso disco desde la primera hasta la ultima canción!! Nada podrá superarlo!!
@NopeNope-hp8mc
+JOSUE ALFONSO NAVA RODRIGUEZ Ni una banda latinoamericana ha podido sacar algo similar
@josuenava
hasta hoy... ninguna... porque les da "miedo" experimentar.... por cierto esta por salir el álbum "RE" en disco de vinilo
@NopeNope-hp8mc
JOSUE ALFONSO NAVA RODRIGUEZ Déjate de eso; Muchas bandas de américa latina lo han hecho; Lo qué pasa es qué se meten tanto en un sólo género qué no les da por probar un poco más. Un ejemplo gigantesco puede recaer en Caifanes y La Maldita, qué teniendo a la mano tantos ritmos, sólo se clavaron en Ska o Rock Alternativo, respectivamente
@luisperez5982
@@josuenava déjate tu el "RE" que puede llegar a ser comercial, el reves/ yo soy es una joya
@alejandraleongomez8019
Genios!!!! Esta pieza musical es el intro de mi cuso de Ecología a nivel prepa, reflexión y música... combinación perfecta!! 🌍💓
@betv2093
Por qué no existe el botón de: ME REQUETE ME ENCANTAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!