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.
Gandalla
El Tri Lyrics
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Cuál era tu intención
Cuando me invitabas
A tanto reventón
Creí que eras buena onda
Pero eres un gandalla
Querías ponerme hasta el gorro
Para pasarte de lanza
Ya cuando andabas jarra
Te querías pasar
Y bajita la tenaza
Te querías agasajar
Creí que eras buena onda
Pero eres un gandalla
Querías ponerme hasta el gorro
Para pasarte de lanza
Pastillas quesque afrodisíacas
Le echabas al alcohol
Y querías que chupara
Igual que tu
Pero me dí cuenta de tus intenciones
Y fingí demencia
En los reventones
Ahora búscate a otra
Que te siga el jueguito
Porque ya te la persignaste conmigo
Creí que eras buena onda
Pero eres un gandalla
Querías ponerme hasta el gorro
Para pasarte de lanza
Querías ponerme hasta el gorro
Para pasarte de lanza
Querías ponerme hasta el gorro
Para pasarte de lanza
The lyrics to El Tri's song "Gandalla" describe a situation where the singer was invited by someone who he believed was "good vibes" to party and drink. However, the singer soon realizes that the person who invited him only wanted to get him drunk and take advantage of him. The song mentions that this person would add pills to the alcohol, trying to make it seem like an aphrodisiac and encourage the singer to drink more. But the singer doesn't fall for it and pretends not to notice their intentions, finally deciding to cut ties with them.
The term "Gandalla" in Mexican slang refers to a person who takes advantage of others for their own benefit. In this song, the singer is warning others about this person's true intentions, and encouraging them to not fall for their tricks. The song also touches upon the issue of consent and the dangers of excessive drinking and drug use.
Overall, "Gandalla" is a cautionary tale that warns listeners to be careful who they trust and to be aware of the dangers of excessive drinking and drug use. Moreover, the song also sheds light on the issue of consent and the importance of respecting others' boundaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Jamás imaginé
I never imagined
Cuál era tu intención
What your intention was
Cuando me invitabas
When you invited me
A tanto reventón
To so many parties
Creí que eras buena onda
I thought you were cool
Pero eres un gandalla
But you're a jerk
Querías ponerme hasta el gorro
You wanted to get me really drunk
Para pasarte de lanza
So you could take advantage of me
Ya cuando andabas jarra
When you were drunk
Te querías pasar
You wanted to cross the line
Y bajita la tenaza
And sneakily
Te querías agasajar
You wanted to satisfy yourself
Pastillas quesque afrodisíacas
Supposed aphrodisiac pills
Le echabas al alcohol
You added them to the alcohol
Y querías que chupara
And wanted me to take them too
Igual que tu
Like you
Pero me dí cuenta de tus intenciones
But I realized your intentions
Y fingí demencia
And pretended not to understand
En los reventones
During the parties
Ahora búscate a otra
Now find someone else
Que te siga el jueguito
Who will play along with you
Porque ya te la persignaste conmigo
Because you're not fooling me anymore
Querías ponerme hasta el gorro
You wanted to get me really drunk
Para pasarte de lanza
So you could take advantage of me
Querías ponerme hasta el gorro
You wanted to get me really drunk
Para pasarte de lanza
So you could take advantage of me
Querías ponerme hasta el gorro
You wanted to get me really drunk
Para pasarte de lanza
So you could take advantage of me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEJANDRO LORA SERNA
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