Among their greatest hits -after their Three Souls era- "Triste Cancion" (based on Neil Young's "Like a Hurricane"), "Metro Balderas" (originally by Rodrigo Gonzalez), and "Piedras Rodantes" are probably the most known and have the quality of Anthems. Favorite bluesy songs such as "Oye Cantinero" and "ADO" belong to their Three Souls era, but are included in compilations and newer versions (from live concert recordings) abound.
Caseta de Cobro
El Tri Lyrics
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en las carreteras de cuota
se podria
pagar la deuda
y comprar muchos kilos de mota pero,
eso no puede ser
que diria papa gobierno
quien les pagaria sus viajes, sus viejas
sus casas
sus guaruras
Con la lana que se paga un domingo
en las carreteras de cuota
se podria dar la vuelta al mundo
y contruir otro estadio azteca pero,
eso no puede ser
que diria papa gobierno
quien les pagaria sus viajes, sus viejas
sus casas
sus guaruras
los guaruras
The lyrics to El Tri's song "Caseta de Cobro" highlight the issue of corruption within the Mexican government and how it affects the common people. The song talks about the high toll fees on the highways and how the government is benefiting from it by not only stealing the money but using it to finance their own personal lifestyles. The lyrics mention how the toll fees collected on a Sunday can be used to pay off the country's debt and purchase large amounts of marijuana, but the government wouldn't allow it because then they wouldn't have the money to pay for their luxurious lifestyles. The chorus repeats how the toll fees can be used for various things, but it is not possible because the government is profiting off of it and taking advantage of the people.
The lyrics highlight the corruption and abuse of power within the government and shows how the people are suffering because of it. The song and its lyrics have become an anthem for those who are fed up with the government's corruption and misuse of power.
Line by Line Meaning
Con la lana que se paga un domingo en las carreteras de cuota
With the money paid on a Sunday for toll roads
se podria pagar la deuda y comprar muchos kilos de mota pero, eso no puede ser
one could pay off debts and buy lots of weed, but that's not possible
que diria papa gobierno quien les pagaria sus viajes, sus viejas, sus casas, sus guaruras
what would Daddy Government say, who would pay for their trips, their women, their homes, and their bodyguards
Con la lana que se paga un domingo en las carreteras de cuota
With the money paid on a Sunday for toll roads
se podria dar la vuelta al mundo y construir otro estadio azteca pero, eso no puede ser
one could travel the world and build another Azteca Stadium, but that's not possible
que diria papa gobierno quien les pagaria sus viajes, sus viejas, sus casas, sus guaruras, los guaruras
what would Daddy Government say, who would pay for their trips, their women, their homes, and their bodyguards, the bodyguards
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.