On March 31, 2006 Gabriel Ruíz Díaz crashed his car against a tree. He suffered severe head trauma and loss of brain matter. He is now stable, but his future as a member of the band is still unknown.
El Mezcal y la Cobra
Catupecu Machu Lyrics
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Otra vez, nuevamente
El frío ha hecho dormir
Lo inmediato lo mas urgente
Mucho librado al azar
Nada librado a la suerte
La respuesta que el sueño traerá
Te invoqué coreográficamente
Sonidos que juntos suenan fuerte
Aflora la serpiente letal
tengo en mente
Destapar el mezcal
Bebernos de a tragos el mundo
La cobra y su danza ritual
Te encuentro, siempre que busco
Destapar el mezcal
Bebernos de a tragos el mundo
La cobra y su danza ritual
Te encuentro, te pierdo y te busco
Ser un péndulo oscilante
En prohibido entrar sin pedir
Seguirte aunque corras fuerte
Alcanzarte y decirte que si
Las pericias que debemos pasar
Para llegar a las aguas nuevamente
Las pulidas dunas del mar
Caminarlas cueste lo que cueste
Te invoqué coreográficamente
Sonidos que juntos suenan fuerte
Aflora la serpiente letal
tengo en mente
Destapar el mezcal
Bebernos de a tragos el mundo
La cobra y su danza ritual
Te encuentro siempre que busco
Destapar el mezcal
Bebernos de a tragos el mundo
La cobra y su danza ritual
Te encuentro, te pierdo y te busco.
Destapar el mezcal
Bebernos de a tragos el mundo
La cobra y su danza ritual
Te encuentro siempre que busco
Destapar el mezcal
Bebernos de a tragos el mundo
La cobra y su danza ritual
Te encuentro, te pierdo y te busco.
The song "El Mezcal y la Cobra" by Catupecu Machu is about the search for something elusive, represented by the metaphorical images of a snake and a drink. The lyrics describe the cyclical nature of life, as the "reptile that changes its skin" hints at the never-ending process of transformation that we all go through. The cold that makes us sleep and the urgency of immediate action juxtapose the need to rest and the pressure to constantly move forward.
The chorus of the song revolves around the idea of drinking the world like mezcal, a traditional Mexican alcohol made from the agave plant. The act of drinking becomes a way to overcome the challenges of life, to find what we're looking for, and to connect with others. The cobra, which is often associated with forbidden knowledge, and its ritual dance hint at the spiritual quest that lies at the heart of the song.
Overall, "El Mezcal y la Cobra" is a complex and evocative piece of music that explores themes of transformation, perseverance, and connection through imaginative and lyrical imagery.
Line by Line Meaning
El reptil, que cambia la piel
Change is inevitable and sometimes painful, just like a snake shedding its skin.
Otra vez, nuevamente
Life is a cycle and we often find ourselves repeating the same patterns.
El frío ha hecho dormir
Sometimes we need to rest and take a break from the hustle and bustle of life.
Lo inmediato lo mas urgente
We often prioritize immediate tasks over important long-term goals.
Mucho librado al azar
We can't control everything in life and sometimes we have to leave things up to chance.
Nada librado a la suerte
We shouldn't rely solely on luck to achieve our goals; hard work and effort are necessary too.
La respuesta que el sueño traerá
Dreams can provide insight and guidance for our waking lives.
Las mismas preguntas de siempre
We often find ourselves asking the same questions and seeking answers throughout our lives.
Te invoqué coreográficamente
We can use art to express our emotions and connect with others.
Sonidos que juntos suenan fuerte
Collectively, we can make a greater impact than we can individually.
Aflora la serpiente letal tengo en mente
We all have inner demons and negative thoughts that we must confront and overcome.
Destapar el mezcal
Opening up to new experiences and possibilities.
Bebernos de a tragos el mundo
Embracing life fully and taking everything it has to offer.
La cobra y su danza ritual
The cyclical nature of life and the importance of rhythm and routine.
Te encuentro, siempre que busco
The things we truly seek in life are always within our reach if we are determined to find them.
Te pierdo y te busco
We may temporarily lose sight of our goals, but we can always find our way back to them with perseverance.
Ser un péndulo oscilante
Feeling torn between two opposing forces or ideas.
En prohibido entrar sin pedir
Respect and consideration for others are essential in all aspects of life.
Seguirte aunque corras fuerte
We should never give up on our dreams, even if they seem unattainable or distant.
Alcanzarte y decirte que si
We should never be afraid to say yes to new opportunities and experiences.
Las pericias que debemos pasar
The challenges and obstacles we face in life are necessary for growth and development.
Para llegar a las aguas nuevamente
Sometimes we have to go through difficult times to appreciate the good times that follow.
Las pulidas dunas del mar
The natural ebb and flow of life's ups and downs.
Caminarlas cueste lo que cueste
Persistence and determination are key to overcoming challenges and achieving our goals.
Contributed by Claire G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pabloaccurso6789
una de las mejores bandas que nacionales que vi en vivo, una fuerza demoledora.
@emilianolucero4812
Con este temazo empezó todo!!!
@redlonghairable
TEMAZO!!!!
@soledadfernandez340
Como no amarlo?
@miqui99
Catupecu por siempre lml
@julianbaldovino9087
No se por que me imagino esta canción reversionada por NORTHLANE. Sería tan zarpado!!!
@migragnarock
Excelente!
@arturosahagunruiz3017
Recuerdos en Jalisco con voz pisteando Tequila despues de un buen tokin con nosotros Voltio
@juancejas384
Me pregunto si los nuevos integrantes ya escuchaban a Catupecu antes de entrar. (No es una critica,es curiosidad).
@nandocabrera182
el bajista trabajaba de asistente en los escenarios y el baterista ayudó a producir un disco de ellos y tocó el bajo un par de veces en vivo, así que la respuesta es sí, ya escuchaban