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.
Gente ignorante
El Tri Lyrics
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Y NO LES CAUSO LASTIMA NI LES CAUSO ENVIDIA
PERO SI A JESUCRISTO LE GRITARON FARSANTE QUE PUEDES ESPERAR DE LA GENTE IGNORANTE
GENTE DE MALA FE
TODAS LAS VIEJAS QUIEREN SINCHARSE UN BUEN ESCLAVO
QUE LES LAVE LOS TRASTES Y VALLA AL MANDADO
PERO SI A JESUCRISTO LE GRITARON FARSANTE QUE PUEDES ESPERAR DE LA GENTE IGNORANTE
GENTE DE MALA FE
MIS CUATES ME DIJIERON LANZATE DE DIPUTADO
SEGURO QUE LA BANDA SE PONDRIA DE TU LADO
PERO SI A JESUCRISTO LE GRITARON FARSANTE QUE PUEDES ESPERAR DE LA GENTE IGNORANTE
GENTE DE MALA FE GENTE IGNORANTE
SON UNOS ASNOS GENTE DE MALA FE
The lyrics of El Tri's song "Gente ignorante" talk about the frustration and disappointment that the singer feels towards ignorant and malicious people. They start off by saying that they are the black sheep of the family and do not evoke pity or envy from anyone. They draw a comparison to Jesus Christ, who was called a fraud by ignorant people, and reiterate that there is little to be expected from such people. The refrain "gente de mala fe" (people with bad intentions) is repeated multiple times to drive home the point.
The second verse of the song talks about how all women want a good slave to do their chores and errands, again drawing a parallel to the treatment that Jesus Christ received. The final verse talks about how the singer's friends told them to run for the position of a congressman and that the band would rally behind them. However, they still feel that the ignorant and malicious people will not support them and are just like donkeys.
Overall, the song is a scathing commentary on the state of society where intelligence and intellect are not always valued and people with bad intentions thrive. It highlights the disillusionment that the singer feels towards such people and acknowledges the futility of trying to win them over.
Line by Line Meaning
YO SOY LA OVEJA NEGRA DE TODA LA FAMILIA
I am the black sheep of my whole family
Y NO LES CAUSO LASTIMA NI LES CAUSO ENVIDIA
And I don't cause them pity or envy
PERO SI A JESUCRISTO LE GRITARON FARSANTE QUE PUEDES ESPERAR DE LA GENTE IGNORANTE
But if they shouted 'charlatan' at Jesus Christ, what can you expect from ignorant people?
GENTE DE MALA FE
People with bad faith
TODAS LAS VIEJAS QUIEREN SINCHARSE UN BUEN ESCLAVO
All the old women want to grab a good slave
QUE LES LAVE LOS TRASTES Y VALLA AL MANDADO
That will wash the dishes and run errands for them
PERO SI A JESUCRISTO LE GRITARON FARSANTE QUE PUEDES ESPERAR DE LA GENTE IGNORANTE
But if they shouted 'charlatan' at Jesus Christ, what can you expect from ignorant people?
GENTE DE MALA FE GENTE IGNORANTE
People with bad faith, ignorant people
MIS CUATES ME DIJIERON LANZATE DE DIPUTADO
My buddies told me to run for congressman
SEGURO QUE LA BANDA SE PONDRIA DE TU LADO
Surely the gang would be on your side
PERO SI A JESUCRISTO LE GRITARON FARSANTE QUE PUEDES ESPERAR DE LA GENTE IGNORANTE
But if they shouted 'charlatan' at Jesus Christ, what can you expect from ignorant people?
GENTE DE MALA FE GENTE IGNORANTE
People with bad faith, ignorant people
SON UNOS ASNOS GENTE DE MALA FE
They are a bunch of jackasses, people with bad faith
Contributed by Joseph D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GAMER JASEON
las canciones preferidas de mi carnal en paz descanse bro aca seguiremos poniendo tus rolas a todo volumen!!!!
Chino Rock
escuchando Al Alex desde El 86 cuando yo tenia apenas 6 años cuando mi jefita me llevo a un toquin,muy diferente a Los de ahora,en Los 90s lo vi tocar un chingoooo de veces,El rayo,los Reyes,en El carita j.c. tlalne,Los aniversarios El 25 fue mi primer concierto macivo,fui Al primer sinfonico,creo q Los 90s fue la mejor epoca.de.eltri sonaban bien pesado🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Carlos Cortés Gutiérrez
Muy buena canción. Nunca había escuchado al TRI Me gustó.
Mario marquez
que viva el rock and roll con el tri de México desde Italia
Luis Angel Butanda Sánchez
Yo lo que ce es que me gusta el Tri y soy de Torreón
Jose Juan
Desde china saludos 🖖
Patrizio Colucci
Mario Marquez; En que region de Italia estás?
HECTOR The REALTOR
Se extraña ese inconfundible ritmo de saxofón!!!!
Cuando regresara?
p lopez
COMO OLVIDAR A MI GRAN AMIGO HECTOR,, ALIAS LA OVEJA, PORQUE CUANDO LO CONOCI SIEMPRE CANTABA: YO SOY LA OVEJA NEGRA DE TODA LA FAMILIA,,, GRAN RECUERDO CON ESTA CANCION Y DE EL YA FALLECIDO
Salvador Hernandez Reyes
ESTA ROLA ES LA NETA A TODA LA GENTE HASTA LO QUE NO SE COME LE HACE DAÑO