His first steps as a musician were at the age of 15, in the local punk band Don Nadie. He also developed some of his musical skills in Argentina, where he travelled in 2 ocassions and played as second guitarist in the punk-metal band Diadema. and invited by the argentinian band Loquero, whose members got impressed by his skills as a performer, went to La Plata where he stayed there for some time doing live concerts at cafes and bars.
In 2007 he moves to Valparaíso to study Arts, but but drops out a little after, to focus exclusively to write and perform his songs at bars and other public locations. He started to get attention thanks to his way of playing the guitar, his androgynous voice and his ability to express. When Manuel García got to know Chinoy, he invited him to perform as the opening act at an event in the Council of Culture in Valparaíso, and in the Spain Cultural Centre, where he was being part. Soon he was traveling to various Chilean southern cities, and his song "Carne de gallina" got included in the 2007 compilation album Escuelas de Rock 1er Disco Bicentenario.
At the time he still hadn't release any record, several songs of him and illegal bootlegs were available in internet, and his MySpace reached the 130 thousand visits. His breakthrough came after filmmaker Andrés Wood asked him to create the theme song for his 2008 movie, La Buena Vida. Then he finally became a known musician in the whole the Chilean music scene. In late 2009 his long-awaited first original album Que salgan los dragones was released through the Quemasucabeza record label.
Igual Igual
Chinoy Lyrics
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Piso con la punta del incendio
Entre tanto vivo y tanto muerto
Saco aplausos, meto todo el cuerpo
Rompo los barrotes de lo cuerdo
De los bordes se salta hasta el centro
Todo lo que muere es más eterno
Igual, igual, igual, hermano tal por cual
Igual, igual, igual, hermano tal por cual
Que llega a la cima sin ir
Que nunca se echa a morir
Que arroja el corazón junto al cerebro
Tiro al aire, también tiro aliento
Pelo el cable, despeino el infierno
Saco llaves, entro como el viento
Cuento el sueño pero no lo vendo
Quemo naves tengo lo que tengo
Hundo calles, me trago mi sueldo
Sangre de ángel o carne de cerdo
Corto amarras, uno los encuentros
Igual, igual, igual, hermano tal por cual
Igual, igual, igual, hermano tal por cual
Que llega a la cima sin ir
Que nunca se echa a morir
Que arroja el corazón junto al cerebro
Igual, igual, igual, hermano tal por cual
Igual, igual, igual, hermano tal por cual
Que llega a la cima sin ir
Que nunca se echa a morir
Que arroja el corazón junto al cerebro
Voy al baile, brillo y tomo asiento
Gasto el traje bajo un sol tremendo
Rayo y carne, hambre de concierto
Mi equipaje sobre un barco ebrio
Rio en sangre, busco mi silencio
Vuelvo al mar para lavar mis nervios
Lo que pase tendrá tu recuerdo
Justo entre el afuera y el adentro
Igual, igual, igual, hermano tal por cual
Igual, igual, igual, hermano tal por cual
Que llega a la cima sin ir
Que nunca se echa a morir
Que arroja el corazón junto al cerebro
Hoy
Hoy
Hoy
Hoy
The lyrics of Chinoy's song "Igual Igual" convey a sense of rebellion, individuality, and determination to live life on one's own terms. The singer expresses a desire to break free from the constraints of society and embrace their own unique identity. The opening lines suggest a departure from the ordinary, as the singer emerges from the concrete blocks of conformity and walks on the edge of fire. They seek to stand out and make an impact, gaining both applause and physical presence. The lyrics also touch on the idea that everything that dies becomes eternal, implying that the singer's actions will have a lasting impact.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's insistence on equality, declaring "igual, igual, igual, hermano tal por cual." This could be interpreted as a call for unity among individuals who are determined to achieve their goals without compromising their individuality. The lyrics also emphasize the singer's fearless and relentless pursuit of success, stating that they reach the peak without giving up and throw their heart alongside their brain. This portrays a willingness to take risks and an integration of passion and intelligence.
Throughout the song, Chinoy uses vivid imagery and metaphors to convey their message. They mention breaking the bars of sanity and jumping from the edges to the center, symbolizing a departure from conventional thinking. The lyrics also reference throwing their heart and brain together, implying a balance between emotions and reason. The singer describes themselves as someone who throws themselves into the unknown, unafraid of uncertainty, and willing to burn bridges and confront life head-on.
Overall, "Igual Igual" is a song about empowerment, individuality, and the pursuit of personal freedom. It encourages listeners to embrace their unique qualities, reject societal norms, and strive for success on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Salgo de los bloques del cemento
I emerge from the rigid confines of society
Piso con la punta del incendio
I tread lightly with the burning passion within me
Entre tanto vivo y tanto muerto
In the midst of so much life and so much death
Saco aplausos, meto todo el cuerpo
I receive applause, I put my whole being into it
Rompo los barrotes de lo cuerdo
I break the bars of sanity
De los bordes se salta hasta el centro
Jumping from the edges to the center
Todo lo que muere es más eterno
Everything that dies is more eternal
Todos tendrán lo que ahora yo tengo
Everyone will have what I have now
Igual, igual, igual, hermano tal por cual
Equal, equal, equal, brother just like me
Que llega a la cima sin ir
Reaching the top without even trying
Que nunca se echa a morir
Someone who never gives up
Que arroja el corazón junto al cerebro
Someone who throws their heart alongside their brain
Tiro al aire, también tiro aliento
I throw into the air, as well as my breath
Pelo el cable, despeino el infierno
I strip the wire, I dishevel hell
Saco llaves, entro como el viento
I take out the keys, I enter like the wind
Cuento el sueño pero no lo vendo
I tell the dream but I don't sell it
Quemo naves tengo lo que tengo
I burn bridges, I have what I have
Hundo calles, me trago mi sueldo
I sink streets, I swallow my salary
Sangre de ángel o carne de cerdo
Blood of an angel or flesh of a pig
Corto amarras, uno los encuentros
I cut the ropes, I unite the encounters
Voy al baile, brillo y tomo asiento
I go to the dance, I shine and take a seat
Gasto el traje bajo un sol tremendo
I wear out my suit under a scorching sun
Rayo y carne, hambre de concierto
Thunder and flesh, hunger for a concert
Mi equipaje sobre un barco ebrio
My luggage on a drunken ship
Rio en sangre, busco mi silencio
I laugh in blood, I search for my silence
Vuelvo al mar para lavar mis nervios
I return to the sea to wash my nerves
Lo que pase tendrá tu recuerdo
Whatever happens will have your memory
Justo entre el afuera y el adentro
Right between the outside and the inside
Hoy
Today
Hoy
Today
Hoy
Today
Hoy
Today
Writer(s): Chinoy
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