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.
Razas Gemelas
El Tri Lyrics
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somos razas gemelas
los mexianos y los peruanos
somos como hermanos
y ambos cojeamos del mismo pie
los dos vibramos al mismo ritmo
y la musica nos prende
los mexianos y los peruanos
somos como hermanos
los incas y los aztecas
somos razas gemelas
los dos tenemos un pasado glorioso
y ambos tenemos una gran tradicion
para los incas el machu pichu
pa' los aztecas el teotihuacan
Los incas y los aztecas
somos razas gemelas
los mexianos y los peruanos
somos como hermanos
los dos tenemos la sangre caliente
y ambos tenemos la misma fe
ambos luchamos por las mismas causas
a favor de nuestra gente
los dos tenemos la misma estampa
y ambos la misma raiz
somos la mezcla del nuevo mundo
y del viejo continente
Peru y Mexico
Mexico y Peru
Peru y Mexico
Mexico y Peru
The lyrics of El Tri's song "Razas Gemelas" (Twin races) speak of the similarities between the Mexican and Peruvian people. The song talks about how the ancient civilizations of the Incas and Aztecs were both powerful and had great traditions. The lyrics also suggest that the Mexican and Peruvian people share a common past, and that their common struggles bring them closer together.
The song highlights the similarities between the two cultures through the use of phrases such as "somos como hermanos" (we are like brothers) and "somos razas gemelas" (we are twin races). The shared history of both cultures is emphasized through mentions of the Machu Picchu and Teotihuacan, two ancient cities that are considered important cultural symbols of Peru and Mexico respectively.
The song also touches on the unity of both cultures in their fight for common causes and in their pride for their shared heritage. The lyrics draw attention to the blood, faith, and traditions that bind the Mexican and Peruvian people together, as well as the mix of the old and new worlds that shape their identity.
Overall, "Razas Gemelas" celebrates the cultural similarities between Mexico and Peru, emphasizing a sense of unity and common identity between the two countries.
Line by Line Meaning
Los incas y los aztecas
The Inca and Aztec civilizations
somos razas gemelas
are twin races
los mexianos y los peruanos
Mexicans and Peruvians
somos como hermanos
are like brothers
los dos tenemos las mismas broncas
both have the same struggles
y ambos cojeamos del mismo pie
and both limp on the same foot
los dos vibramos al mismo ritmo
both vibrate to the same rhythm
y la musica nos prende
and music sets us on fire
los incas y los aztecas
The Inca and Aztec civilizations
somos razas gemelas
are twin races
los dos tenemos un pasado glorioso
both have a glorious past
y ambos tenemos una gran tradicion
and both have a great tradition
para los incas el machu pichu
for the Incas, Machu Picchu
pa' los aztecas el teotihuacan
for the Aztecs, Teotihuacan
Los incas y los aztecas
The Inca and Aztec civilizations
somos razas gemelas
are twin races
los mexianos y los peruanos
Mexicans and Peruvians
somos como hermanos
are like brothers
los dos tenemos la sangre caliente
both have hot blood
y ambos tenemos la misma fe
and both have the same faith
ambos luchamos por las mismas causas
both fight for the same causes
a favor de nuestra gente
in favor of our people
los dos tenemos la misma estampa
both have the same appearance
y ambos la misma raiz
and both the same roots
somos la mezcla del nuevo mundo
we are the mixture of the New World
y del viejo continente
and the Old Continent
Peru y Mexico
Peru and Mexico
Mexico y Peru
Mexico and Peru
Peru y Mexico
Peru and Mexico
Mexico y Peru
Mexico and Peru
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.