El Otro Yo is an alternative rock/punk rock Argentinian band from Temperley… Read Full Bio ↴El Otro Yo is an alternative rock/punk rock Argentinian band from Temperley, Buenos Aires, formed in the early 90s. They were influenced mainly by contemporary rock bands such as Nirvana, Pixies and Sonic Youth.
Led by Cristian Aldana, they have been on the scenes for two decades and have managed to rise to fame as an indie band and release eleven studio albums in several parts of the world.

They were named after an Arthur Rimbaud poem, "Yo Soy Otro".

The band members are Cristian Aldana (guitar and vocals), María Fernanda Aldana (bass guitar and vocals), Raimundo Ray Fajardo (drums) and Gabriel Guerrisi (2nd guitar). Also, from 1999 to 2004 they had a keyboardist, Ezequiel Araujo.

Denso
El Otro Yo Lyrics

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Rabia de monos,
eléctricos ojos,
de metal,
artificio de odio,
alérgico naso a la tierra,
mamas de montaña,
leche sana y blanca,
es una mamada de toros y vacas.

Alma desalmada, estás endiablada, estás endiablada!
Fronteras, todas las vas a cruzar.
Fronteras, van a desaparecer
Sos un caramelo o sos un señuelo.
No sos sano y cuerdo y no lo creemos.
Un corazón roto confuso alboroto.
Los pies en el barro,
oídos cerrados.
La selva te absorve, te chupa y te come.
Mi rostro marciano,
tus ojos volando,
mis manos de lodo,
tu pelo de pasto.
Un beso elevado,
abrazo de árbol,
acero quebrado,
un láser humano,
un viaje obligado,
quemando y quemando.
Fronteras, todas las vas a cruzar.

Fronteras, van a desaparecer
No te van a detener!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of El Otro Yo's "Denso" consists of a series of disjointed and surreal images that are meant to evoke a feeling of chaos and confusion, while also hinting at themes of societal oppression and personal liberation. The opening lines describe "monkey anger" and "metallic eyes" that are full of hatred and animosity. This seems to be representing the anger and frustration that people feel towards the oppressive forces in their lives, whether they be political institutions or societal norms.

The next few lines describe a literal and metaphorical separation from the natural world, with the singer having an "allergic nose to the earth" and referencing mountainous breasts that produce healthy and pure milk. This could represent a longing for a simpler and more authentic way of life, free from the constraints and expectations of modern society. The chorus then enters, repeating the phrase "borders, you're going to cross them all" over and over again. This seems to suggest a desire for personal freedom and an end to the strict boundaries that society has erected.

The latter half of the song becomes even more abstract and surreal, with references to a broken heart, a burning journey, and a "tree hug." The imagery in these lines is meant to be evocative and dream-like, hinting at the possibility of transcending the limitations of human experience and finding a deeper connection to the world around us.

Line by Line Meaning

Rabia de monos,
Fury of monkeys,

eléctricos ojos,
Electric eyes,

de metal,
Made of metal,

artificio de odio,
Artificial creation of hate,

alérgico naso a la tierra,
Nose allergic to the earth,

mamas de montaña,
Mountain breasts,

leche sana y blanca,
Healthy and white milk,

es una mamada de toros y vacas.
It's a suckling of bulls and cows.

Alma desalmada, estás endiablada, estás endiablada!
Soulless soul, you're wicked, you're wicked!

Fronteras, todas las vas a cruzar.
Borders, you'll cross them all.

Fronteras, van a desaparecer
Borders, they will disappear.