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.
Oye
El Tri Lyrics
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a pasear en coche por la ciudad
oye te voy a invitar a pasear
a pasear, a rolar y a rocanrolear
a beber y a beber hasta el amanecer
oye te voy a invitar a probar
de la droga que acabo de conectar
luego haber si despues tu me invitas
tambien, tu tambien
The song "Oye" by El Tri is an upbeat and catchy tune with lyrics that are open to diverse interpretations. The opening lines of the song talk about inviting someone to go on a ride in a car around the city. It could be interpreted as an invitation to explore the city together or simply to spend time with each other. The repeated phrase "oye te voy a invitar" (listen, I'm going to invite you) could imply a somewhat insistent or persuasive tone, urging the listener to join in on the fun.
As the song progresses, the invitation takes on a more dangerous and reckless tone. The singer now invites the listener to drink until dawn, and to try the drugs that they just connected with. This shift in tone could be interpreted as a critique of societal pressures to engage in dangerous behaviors to fit in with certain crowds or to prove one's toughness. The final lines of the song express a desire for mutual invitations and suggest a longing for deeper connections and reciprocity in relationships.
Overall, "Oye" by El Tri is a multi-layered song that reveals different themes as it progresses. It is a reflection on the complex and often contradictory elements of contemporary youth culture, and an exploration of the desires for connection and authenticity that lie beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
Oye te voy a invitar a pasear
Hey, I'm asking if you'd like to go out for a ride in the car around the city.
a pasear en coche por la ciudad
Let's take a drive around town in the car.
oye te voy a invitar a pasear
Hey, I'm still interested in going out for a drive.
a pasear, a rolar y a rocanrolear
We'll drive around, listen to some tunes, and rock out.
oye te voy a invitar a beber
Hey, would you like to come out and have some drinks with me?
a beber y a beber hasta el amanecer
Let's drink and party all night long until the sunrise.
oye te voy a invitar a probar
Hey, do you want to try something new with me?
de la droga que acabo de conectar
I just got connected with some drugs, want to try them out?
luego haber si despues tu me invitas
Maybe in return, you could invite me to something next time.
tambien, tu tambien
You know, it goes both ways. You could invite me too.
Contributed by Kaitlyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tiger-vq4xl
Esa tocada estuvo de poca
En el palacio de los rebotes nada que ver con las de hoy en día
la banda ya encabronada de tanto vídeos en las pantallas
Cuando se oye el grito del Alex ....
"Viva México.....!!!
"Viva México .....Cabrones !!!!!!
"Que ..Viva...el Rock & Roll....!!!!!!!
Toda la banda brincando las alambradas y las división de sección
El Alex tocando y la banda dándole en la madre ala seguridad lobo de occesa jajaja
@aydeeolguin8087
Yo fui a ese concierto en el palacio de los deportes a los 17 años, hoy tengo 42 cómo se va el tiempo, está rola una de las chidas
@juanabidpineda9425
Espero hayas tenido la oportunidad de ir de nuevo al palacio en sus 50 años. Esta rola sonó exactamente igual
@yomerenguesyosoy2321
Yo tenia 12 no fui fui en uno grabado hasta el 98 en el auditorio el sinfonico
@hectorhernandez3165
Que suerte !!!!en ese entonces sonaba más chingón que hoy.....igual zuena con madres el suegro
@joseandresllerenamartinez2893
Netaaaaa si fuiste
@hugoruiz5965
Tengo la misma edad que tú y coincido contigo, ese día estuvo genial y me gusta mucho esa rola, cada rato la pongo!!! Muy movida
@gabrielsilveriosanchez8500
No se me olvida este concierto.lo mejor de lo mejor
@noevalenciabarrera6299
La mejor versión. (Para mí).
@hectorbedolla1251
Esta rola esta chingona
@josesantosyescasgonzalez2276
La rola más chida del three.