Two hours south of the Texas border in Monterrey, Mexico comes Control Mach… Read Full Bio ↴Two hours south of the Texas border in Monterrey, Mexico comes Control Machete. Pato, Toy Kenobi, and Fermin IV Caballero were destined to become Mexico's first Hip-Hop group. Their debut album "Mucho Barato" , released July 1, 1997 has sold well over 100,000 copies in Mexico alone and is selling well in the U.S. This album took Latin Hip-Hop to another level. In "Comprendes Mendes?" Control Machete laces Mexican riffs with hardcore Hip-Hop beats. Their political lyrics would make Rage Against the Machine's Zack De La Rocha proud. Tracks such as "Humanos Mexicanos" and "Mexican Curious" attack the United States for its anti-immigrant campaigns, while encouraging raza to unite and defend what is rightfully ours. Their second album is called "Artilleria Pesada, Presenta" and it was released March 30, 1999. Their track "Danzón" from this second album was recorded in Cuba with Buena Vista Social Club's Rubén González and Orlando "Cachaito" López. Their most recent album is "Uno, Dos, Bandera" and comes complete with a VCD containing the videos of all the songs on the CD. It was released in 2003. Their song "Si Señor" was featured in the movie "Amores Perros," and a television commercial for Levi's bluejeans.

After converting to Christianism, Fermin IV quit the band and started a solo project. His first production was "004", followed by "Los Que Transtornan Al Mundo" (those who turn the world upside down) based on what the Bible says in Acts 17:6, At the moment, Fermin IV is a Christian Pastor of one of the most anointed churches in Mexico, Semilla de Mostaza in Mexico City.

Grin-Gosano
Control Machete Lyrics

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Verse 1:

[Pato]
Cuenta las horas, comienza hermano
Derrama la flama del buen grin-gosano
Pues todo comienza como una canción
El crazy gringo why un poco de alcohol
[Fermín IV]

Ahora que el tequila se mete en la sangre
Crudo penetra hasta adormilarte
Dicen que un frasco puede emborracharte
Pero unos tragos pueden llegar a calmarte
[Pato]
Tan sólo una opción
Toma en cuenta una fuerte adicción
[Fermín IV]
Todo mi respeto para el loco gusano
Sigue en el fondo e ignoro su estado

Chorus: x2

Flota why flota el pinche gusano
(Y no va a parar)

Verse 2:

[Fermín IV]
Nada en la mente
(No estoy inconsciente)
Nada en el charco
(Y nada aguardiente)
Sombras why luces golpean de pronto
Giros why giros why si que estoy solo
[Pato]
Sostoron why no llevo prisa
Sostoron la llevo tranquila
[Fermín IV]
Se empaña el vidrio se pone caliente el ambiente
aunque no haya gente consciente, sonriente
[Pato]
Me la paso flotando
Vivo ahogado en mi propio llanto
[Fermín IV]
Sostoron why no hay salida
Sostoron acabo en saliva

Chorus: x4

Chorus: x2

Overall Meaning

The song "Grin-Gosano" by Control Machete tells a story of the effects of alcohol and tequila on the human body and mind. The lyrics go on to detail how the consumption of a little bit of alcohol can help one relax and calm down. The chorus "Flota y flota el pinche gusano" translates to "the damn worm keeps floating and floating" referring to the worm found in some tequila bottles. The lyrics also convey the idea that alcohol consumption can lead to a loss of control over oneself, which is evident in the line "nothing in the mind, nothing in the pool, turns and turns and I am alone."

The song has a powerful message about the effects of alcohol and how it can lead to addiction and a loss of control. The lyrics are in Spanish, which adds to the cultural significance of the song. The chorus "Flota y flota el pinche gusano" has become a popular phrase in Mexican culture and is often used to indicate that one is "drunk" or "buzzed". Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the impact of alcohol and its effect on individuals and society as a whole.

Line by Line Meaning

Cuenta las horas, comienza hermano Derrama la flama del buen grin-gosano Pues todo comienza como una canción El crazy gringo why un poco de alcohol
Start counting the hours, my brother Let the flame of the Grin-Gosano burn Because everything begins like a song The crazy gringo and a little bit of alcohol

Ahora que el tequila se mete en la sangre Crudo penetra hasta adormilarte Dicen que un frasco puede emborracharte Pero unos tragos pueden llegar a calmarte
Now that the tequila is in your bloodstream The hangover penetrates until it numbs you They say a bottle can get you drunk But a few drinks can help you relax

Tan sólo una opción Toma en cuenta una fuerte adicción Todo mi respeto para el loco gusano Sigue en el fondo e ignoro su estado
Only one option Remember it's a strong addiction Much respect to the crazy worm Deep down in there and I ignore its state

Flota why flota el pinche gusano (Y no va a parar)
The damn worm keeps floating (And it won't stop)

Nada en la mente (No estoy inconsciente) Nada en el charco (Y nada aguardiente) Sombras why luces golpean de pronto Giros why giros why si que estoy solo
Nothing in my mind (I'm not unconscious) Nothing in the puddle (And no hard liquor) Shadows and lights suddenly hit me Spinning and spinning and I'm alone

Sostoron why no llevo prisa Sostoron la llevo tranquila Se empaña el vidrio se pone caliente el ambiente aunque no haya gente consciente, sonriente
Taking it easy, no hurry Taking it calmly and steadily The glass gets foggy, the atmosphere heats up Even though nobody's conscious, they're smiling

Me la paso flotando Vivo ahogado en mi propio llanto Sostoron why no hay salida Sostoron acabo en saliva
I spend my time floating Living drowned in my own tears Taking it easy, there's no escape Taking it easy, and it ends in spit

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTONIO HERNANDEZ LUNA, FERMIN IV CABALLERO ELIZONDO, RAUL CHAPA ELIZALDE, JASON DANIEL ROBERTS

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