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.
No Puedo Dejar De Chupar
El Tri Lyrics
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todo el mundo sabe que soy bien briago
antes de irme ya na mas te pido
tan solo sirveme la del estribo
no puedo dejar de chupar
las borracheras, solo me han dejado
un carma muy grueso que la he pagado
ya varias veces he estado apañado
y tengo el estomago ajugerado
y es que no no no, por mas que quiero
no puedo dejar de chupar
mi novia me dijo, ya no seas tan briago
si sigues chupando yo ya no te quiero
antes de irme ya na mas te pido
tan solo sirveme la del estribo
The lyrics to El Tri’s song “No Puedo Dejar De Chupar” are a frank admission of alcoholism. The lead singer, Alex Lora, describes himself as a drunk who can’t resist the urge to drink, even though it has caused him countless problems. He mentions how everyone knows he’s a drunk and how his girlfriend has threatened to leave him if he doesn’t change his ways. The song is a heartbreaking confession of addiction and the inability to quit.
The chorus of the song, “no puedo dejar de chupar” (I can’t stop drinking), is a lament that speaks to the singer’s desperation to quit. He mentions how the hangovers and stomach problems have taken their toll on him, but he still can’t resist the allure of alcohol. The line “tan solo sirveme la del estribo” (just serve me one more drink before I go) highlights the common trap of rationalizing one more drink before quitting.
The song is a powerful representation of the struggle of addiction and the toll it takes on the individual and those around them. It’s a reminder of the importance of seeking help and acknowledging the problem.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo soy borracho, nunca lo he negado
I am a drunkard and never denied it.
todo el mundo sabe que soy bien briago
Everyone knows that I am a heavy drinker.
antes de irme ya na mas te pido
Before leaving, I only ask you for one thing.
tan solo sirveme la del estribo
Just serve me one last drink.
y es que no no no por mas que quiero
And the thing is, no matter how much I try,
no puedo dejar de chupar
I can't stop drinking.
las borracheras, solo me han dejado
Drinking binges have left me with only
un carma muy grueso que la he pagado
a heavy burden that I have paid for.
ya varias veces he estado apañado
I have already been in trouble several times,
y tengo el estomago ajugerado
and my stomach is perforated.
mi novia me dijo, ya no seas tan briago
My girlfriend told me not to be an alcoholic anymore.
si sigues chupando yo ya no te quiero
If you keep drinking, I won't love you anymore.
antes de irme ya na mas te pido
Before leaving, I only ask you for one thing.
tan solo sirveme la del estribo
Just serve me one last drink.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.