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.
EL ROCK NUNCA MUERE
El Tri Lyrics
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el rocanrol no morira jamas
esta escrito en el tiempo
y en el mas alla
eh eh mama
Esta es la histoia del pobre roque
que perdio la vida en un juego de poker
y se hundieron sus sueños
esa es la historia del pobre roque
Ya lo dije yo y lo dicen dos tres mas
el rocanrol no morira jamas
esta escrito en el cielo
y en el fondo del mar
eh eh mama...
In El Tri's song EL ROCK NUNCA MUERE, the lyrics proclaim that rock and roll will never die. The chorus states that "it is written in time and beyond" and repeats the phrase "el rocanrol no morira jamas" (rock and roll will never die) several times. The verses tell the story of a poor man named Roque who lost his life in a poker game, and how his dreams sank into the vastness of the world. The singer insists that the story of Roque and the determination of the rock and roll genre to survive are connected, as both suffer and persevere.
The song's lyrics are a powerful declaration of the enduring nature of rock and roll, as well as the belief that it will continue to thrive and endure long after its creators are gone. The song's message is relevant in many ways, as it speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of music to uplift and inspire. Whether the listener is a lover of rock music or not, they can appreciate the passion and conviction of this song.
El ROCK NUNCA MUERE is actually the name of the album from which this song is taken, released by El Tri in 1985. The album features some of the band's most beloved and iconic songs, many of which have become anthems for Mexican rock music. The band, led by the irrepressible Alex Lora, has been active since the 1960s and is considered one of the most important rock groups in Mexican history.
Line by Line Meaning
Eh eh mama, el rocanrol no morira jamas
Hey, mother, rock and roll will never die
esta escrito en el tiempo y en el mas alla
it is written in time and beyond
Esta es la histoia del pobre roque que perdio la vida en un juego de poker
This is the story of poor Roque, who lost his life in a game of poker
y se hundieron sus sueños en la inmensidad
and his dreams sunk into vastness
esa es la historia del pobre roque
that is the story of poor Roque
Ya lo dije yo y lo dicen dos tres mas
I already said it, and two, three more say it
el rocanrol no morira jamas
rock and roll will never die
esta escrito en el cielo y en el fondo del mar
it is written in the sky and at the bottom of the sea
eh eh mama...
Hey, mother...
Contributed by Alaina W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.