El Tri is Mexican Rock en Español band from Mexico City fronted by Alex Lor… Read Full Bio ↴El Tri is Mexican Rock en Español band from Mexico City fronted by Alex Lora. The band was previously known as "Three Souls in my Mind" that dated back to the late 1960s. They play Rock and roll, acoustic rock, Blues-rock, and Blues.

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.

Mente Rockera / The Pink Panther
El Tri Lyrics

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Cuando era niño mi jefa me dijo
Quiero sentirme orgullosa de mijo
Quiero que seas arquitecto o doctor
O quizas llegues a senador
Mi mente dijo que no
Mi cuerpo dijo que no
Mi sangre dijo que no
Y aqui me tienes en el rocanrol

Cuando el la escuela comence a chaquetear
Mi jefe me manda llamar
Queria pelarme como militar
Y ponerme a trabajar

Mi mente dijo que no
Mi cuerpo djio que no
Mi sangre dijo que no
Y aqui me tienes en el rocanrol
Ya hace poco mi jefa me dijo
No aflojes en tu chamba mijo
Y si lo tuyo es el rocanrol
Pues dale duro y que te venga y adios
Mi mente dijo que si
Mi cuerpo dijo que si

Mi sangre dijo que si
Y aqui me tienes en el rocanrol

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of El Tri's song Mente Rockera / The Pink Panther speak of the struggle between following societal expectations and pursuing one's own desires. The singer describes their mother's wishes for them to become an architect, doctor, or even a senator, but they feel drawn to rock and roll instead. When the singer began to skip school and rebel, their father wanted them to join the military and work, but they still resisted. However, when their mother encourages them to pursue rock and roll, they finally feel like their mind, body, and blood are all in agreement with this path.

The message of the song is about following one's own heart and passions, even if they may not align with what others, particularly parents or authority figures, expect of us. It's a rebellion against conformism and societal pressure to fit into certain career paths or lifestyles. The music itself reflects this message, as it's a classic example of rock and roll, a genre that often celebrates non-conformity, rebellion, and authenticity.

Line by Line Meaning

Cuando era niño mi jefa me dijo
When I was a child, my mother said to me

Quiero sentirme orgullosa de mijo
I want to feel proud of my child

Quiero que seas arquitecto o doctor
I want you to be an architect or a doctor

O quizas llegues a senador
Or maybe you'll become a senator

Mi mente dijo que no
My mind said no

Mi cuerpo dijo que no
My body said no

Mi sangre dijo que no
My blood said no

Y aqui me tienes en el rocanrol
And here I am, in rock and roll

Cuando el la escuela comence a chaquetear
When I started to skip school

Mi jefe me manda llamar
My boss called for me

Queria pelarme como militar
He wanted me to join the military