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 Enmascarado de Látex
El Tri Lyrics
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Escondido why arrugado
abajo del pantalon
temeroso de que alguien me vea
why me pegue una infeccion
vivo lejos calzo grande
si alguien quiere probarme
que se ponga de a cañon
a mi me dicen
el enmascarado de latex
latex, latex
el enmascarado de latex
2 puños cabeza libre
casco aleman
soy de grueso calibre
marca lloraras
entre why chanclos why ladillas
me han bajado la moral
pues por culpa de ellos
un dia de ellos me tuve que rapar
mis bolas son tus ojos
mis pelos tus pestañas
mi baba tus lagañas
mi cabeza tu nariz
a mi me dicen
el enmascarado de latex
latex, latex
el enmascarado de latex
latex, latex...
2 puños cabeza libre
casco aleman
soy de grueso calibre
marca lloraras
me voy mis hijos queridos
nadie me comprende aca
me voy bastardos unidos
este miembro se les va
The song "El Enmascarado de Látex" by El Tri is a humorous and provocative song that talks about a man who hides his face under a latex mask, embarrassed and fearing the chance of being contagious and getting infected. He has a big shoe size, and he is quite affectionate, but only if someone can put up with his standards. He calls himself the "Enmascarado de Látex," which translates into "The Latex Masked Man." He talks about having German helmets and fists, and he is a tough guy who has been let down by "chanclos" and "ladillas" (slang for crabs or lice). The song’s lyrics are funny and vulgar, and the rhymes are catchy.
The song is an example of the social critique the Mexican rock band is known for, portraying the life and customs of ordinary Mexican people in a direct and critical manner. Through explicit lyrics, the song evokes ideas of masculinity, insecurity, and the desire for sexual gratification. At the same time, the underlying themes also suggest issues of authority and power, rebellion against societal expectations, and the right to individual freedom. Ultimately, the song is a commentary on class, politics, and social norms in Mexican society.
Line by Line Meaning
Escondido why arrugado
I hide and cower below my clothing, afraid that someone might see me and I might contract an infection.
abajo del pantalon
My hiding place is beneath my trousers.
temeroso de que alguien me vea
I fear being seen by others.
why me pegue una infeccion
I don't want to contract an infection.
vivo lejos calzo grande
I live far away and have a large size shoe.
soy muy querendon
I am very affectionate and loving.
si alguien quiere probarme
If someone wants to try me out...
que se ponga de a cañon
...they must be ready for what I can do.
a mi me dicen
They call me...
el enmascarado de latex
...the masked one wearing latex.
latex, latex
Latex, Latex.
2 puños cabeza libre
Two fists, a free head.
casco aleman
A German helmet.
soy de grueso calibre
I am a heavy hitter.
marca lloraras
My mark will make you cry.
entre why chanclos why ladillas
Between sandals and pubic lice.
me han bajado la moral
They have lowered my morale.
pues por culpa de ellos
Because of them...
un dia de ellos me tuve que rapar
...I had to shave one of them off.
mis bolas son tus ojos
My balls are your eyes.
mis pelos tus pestañas
My hair is your eyelashes.
mi baba tus lagañas
My drool is your sleep dust.
mi cabeza tu nariz
My head is your nose.
me voy mis hijos queridos
I am leaving, my dear children.
nadie me comprende aca
No one understands me here.
me voy bastardos unidos
I am leaving, you united bastards.
este miembro se les va
This member of yours is leaving with me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEJANDRO LORA SERNA, FRANCISCO A. BARRIOS MARTINEZ
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