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.
Presta
El Tri Lyrics
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pero andabas ya bien grifo, cuando yo te vi.
Trais lo ojos bien rojos,
y los pelos bien erizos, hasta risa me dio.
Presta para andar igual, de lo que te pone asi.
Presta para andar igual, de lo que te pone asi.
Dicen que fuiste a una fiesta, y te metiste con la orquesta
a tocar, no se que.
Dicen que andabas aferrado, y desbarraste de lo lindo,
y te tuvieron que correr.
Presta para andar igual, de lo que te pone asi.
Presta para andar igual, de lo que te pone asi.
Dicen que fuiste a una fiesta, y te metiste con la orquesta
a tocar, no se que.
Dicen que andabas aferrado, y desbarraste de lo lindo,
y te tuvieron que correr.
Presta para andar igual, de lo que te pone asi.
Presta para andar igual, de lo que te pone asi.
Presta, Presta, Presta, Presta, de lo que te pone asi.
Presta para andar igual,
Presta para andar igual, de lo que te pone asi, de lo que te pone.
Presta para andar igual, prestame lo que te pone asi
The song "Presta" by El Tri is a catchy and rhythmic tune that speaks of someone who is under the influence and looks like they are having the time of their life. The chorus repeats the phrase "presta para andar igual, de lo que te pone asi," which means "lend me so I can be like you, under the influence like you are." The lyrics describe someone who is not usually the life of the party but has gotten drunk, maybe for the first time, and is now enjoying themselves.
The first verse talks about how the person claims they are not used to partying but was already drunk when the singer saw them. The person's eyes are red, and their hair is a mess, which made the singer laugh. The second verse tells a story of how the person went to a party, started playing with the band, and got kicked out because they were out of control. Both times, the chorus repeats the idea of lending them what they need to be as wild as they are.
The song is a social commentary on how alcohol can affect people's behavior and thoughts. It also speaks to the idea of why some people feel the need to be under the influence to enjoy themselves. Like most of El Tri's songs, "Presta" is catchy and has a clear message, making it a favorite of their fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu dices que no eres bien macizo, pero andabas ya bien grifo, cuando yo te vi.
You say you're not really strong, but you were already drunk when I saw you.
Trais lo ojos bien rojos, y los pelos bien erizos, hasta risa me dio.
You have really red eyes and messy hair, it's funny to see.
Presta para andar igual, de lo que te pone asi.
Borrow something to feel the same way as you do right now.
Dicen que fuiste a una fiesta, y te metiste con la orquesta a tocar, no se que.
They say you went to a party and played with the orchestra, I don't know what happened exactly.
Dicen que andabas aferrado, y desbarraste de lo lindo, y te tuvieron que correr.
They say you were holding on and talking nonsense, and they had to kick you out.
Presta, Presta, Presta, Presta, de lo que te pone asi.
Borrow, borrow, borrow, borrow, something to feel the same way as you do right now.
Presta para andar igual, prestame lo que te pone asi
Borrow something to feel the same way as you do right now, lend it to me.
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.