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.

Paciencia
Control Machete Lyrics

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Como El Humo voy, y como El Humo
Vengo, salgo de la noche, marco el pavimento
Y es que sin razón viajo en el tiempo
Pienso y planeo lo que vengo haciendo

Marca en el día, busco la salida
Toma lo que quieras más no la que es mía
Todo es parte, la brosa, familia

Aunque no comprendas así son mís días
Así son mis días y es que así son mis días

Me la paso armando toda mi vida
Cortando y pegando y si no a la deriva
De roll con la raza
Paseame carranza, da vueltas la cuadra
Hey, ¿qué es lo que pasa? Sabor

Siempre ando con son
En todo el día no hay ni un bajón
Siempre al tiro, arribo, a tiempo admiro
Todo el panorama que hay en un giro

Por que así son mís días, complejo
María, agarro el vuelo como si fuera mía
La mira está puesta sobre la mesa
La tarde se presta pa' andar con la mera artillera

Y responde con una mentira pa' salir del momento
Y encontrar la salida. completo
Termino, con cierta paciencia, así son mis días
Cuando piso la tierra así son mis días
Y es que así son mis días

Como todo doy, mucho es lo que tengo
Homies, carnales, todos son mis maestros
Y es que nunca soy
Lo que prefirieron, soy lo que soy

No lo eligieron. pasa la vida, la sigo sin prisa
Simplemente observo lo que requería, pasa mi vida
Y no es tan vacía, siento que más necesitaría

Fué tan bueno hoy como después lo presiento
Fiesta con homies, barrio sin lamento
Esto no es bajón, es hasta el firmamento
Golpes y golpes y nunca reviento

Sombra de día, duro hasta arriba
Ando tranquilo, no hay melancolía
Mientras haya cuerdas, saco la espina

Sigo con la banda gastando la esquina
Así son mis días, y es que así son mis días

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Control Machete's song Paciencia are about the complexities of everyday life and the ability to navigate through these complexities with patience. The singer compares themselves to smoke, moving through the night and leaving their mark on the pavement. They travel through time without reason, thinking and planning what they are doing. They are always looking for a way out, but they will not let anyone take what is theirs. They have to deal with the struggles of life, including family and tough choices.

The singer finds solace in their routine and the people around them who have become their teachers. They are who they are, not what others have chosen for them. They observe what life requires of them and find ways to fulfill those needs. They focus on the good in life, even in difficult times. They are strong and resilient, enduring through each day with patience, like a shadow that follows them through the day.

Overall, the lyrics of Paciencia are about the struggles of everyday life and the importance of patience in navigating through them. The singer finds comfort in their routine and the people around them, and they remain steadfast and strong through the struggles they face.

Line by Line Meaning

Como El Humo voy, y como El Humo Vengo, salgo de la noche, marco el pavimento
I move like smoke, disappearing into the night and leaving my mark on the pavement.

Y es que sin razón viajo en el tiempo Pienso y planeo lo que vengo haciendo
I travel through time aimlessly, constantly thinking and planning my actions.

Marca en el día, busco la salida Toma lo que quieras más no la que es mía Todo es parte, la brosa, familia Aunque no comprendas así son mís días Así son mis días y es que así son mis días
I navigate through life, seeking a way out of difficult situations while holding onto what's mine. Everything and everyone around me, including my unconventional family, forms part of my life. Even if you don't understand, this is just how my days are.

Me la paso armando toda mi vida Cortando y pegando y si no a la deriva De roll con la raza Paseame carranza, da vueltas la cuadra Hey, ¿qué es lo que pasa? Sabor
I spend my time constructing and organizing my life, but if things don't go as planned, I go with the flow. I socialize with others from my community and take a stroll around the block. What's up? Just enjoying life.

Siempre ando con son En todo el día no hay ni un bajón Siempre al tiro, arribo, a tiempo admiro Todo el panorama que hay en un giro
I always have rhythm and energy, feeling lively and never down during the day. I'm always on time, taking in the scenery that surrounds me.

Por que así son mís días, complejo María, agarro el vuelo como si fuera mía La mira está puesta sobre la mesa La tarde se presta pa' andar con la mera artillera Y responde con una mentira pa' salir del momento Y encontrar la salida. completo Termino, con cierta paciencia, así son mis días Cuando piso la tierra así son mis días Y es que así son mis días
My days are complex, but I always take flight like I have control. The target is set on the table, and the evening is perfect for walking around with the gang. Sometimes, to get out of a tough situation, I respond with a lie. But in the end, with some patience, my days are complete. That's just how they are when I'm on solid ground.

Como todo doy, mucho es lo que tengo Homies, carnales, todos son mis maestros Y es que nunca soy Lo que prefirieron, soy lo que soy No lo eligieron. pasa la vida, la sigo sin prisa Simplemente observo lo que requería, pasa mi vida Y no es tan vacía, siento que más necesitaría
I give everything, and I have much to show for it. My friends and family are all teachers to me. I am never who others want me to be, but rather who I am. Life passes by, and I follow it without haste, observing what it requires of me. My life is not empty, but I feel I need something more.

Fué tan bueno hoy como después lo presiento Fiesta con homies, barrio sin lamento Esto no es bajón, es hasta el firmamento Golpes y golpes y nunca reviento Sombra de día, duro hasta arriba Ando tranquilo, no hay melancolía Mientras haya cuerdas, saco la espina Sigo con la banda gastando la esquina Así son mis días, y es que así son mis días
Today has been just as good as I imagine tomorrow will be. I'm celebrating with my friends, and my neighborhood is filled with joy. This isn't a low point; it's an elevated state of being. I keep pushing through obstacles and remain strong. I move confidently, even during the day, and there's no room for sadness. As long as there's a guitar, I'll keep going. I continue to roam the streets with my crew, and that's just how my days are.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON D. ROBERTS, RAUL CHAPA ELIZALDE

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