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.
Sara
El Tri Lyrics
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Sara, hay sara como te quiero
nos fuimos de pinta lejos del pais
nos cayo la tira y nos trajo
y aunque ahorita este hasta tras
nomas que salga
nos fumamos un kilo entero.
Sara, gritaba Caro Quintero
Sara, hay sara como te quiero
aunque hice un hoyo pa
poder salir, llego la tira
y me tapo el agujero
y aunque ahorita este hasta tras
nomas que salga
nos fumamos un kilo entero
The song "Sara" by El Tri tells the story of two individuals, Sara and Caro Quintero, who go on a trip outside of their country to escape their troubles. While on their journey, they are caught by the police and brought back to their homeland. Despite the consequences, the two individuals remain bonded by their love for each other and their desire to continue smoking marijuana.
The lyrics speak to the themes of rebellion, love, and escapism. The characters in the song are portrayed as outsiders who are trying to find freedom and happiness in a world that does not accept them. The use of marijuana is a symbol of their rebellion against the norms and values of society.
The repetition of the lines "Sara, gritaba Caro Quintero" and "Sara, hay sara como te quiero" emphasize the deep connection between the two characters. The name "Sara" is repeated throughout the song, almost like a mantra, as if to emphasize the strength of their bond and their shared desire for freedom.
Overall, the song "Sara" captures the spirit of youthful rebellion and the desire to escape from the pressures of society.
Line by Line Meaning
Sara, gritaba Caro Quintero
Caro Quintero shouted Sara's name out loud as if calling for her attention
Sara, hay sara como te quiero
Sara, oh Sara, how much I love you and care for you
nos fuimos de pinta lejos del pais
We decided to escape unnoticed and left the country secretly
nos cayo la tira y nos trajo
The cops caught us and brought us back
a encontrar aqui
To be found here, perhaps in prison or in a difficult situation
y aunque ahorita este hasta tras
Even though right now things are tough and difficult for us
nomas que salga
As soon as we get out of here
nos fumamos un kilo entero.
We'll smoke a whole kilo of marijuana to relieve our anxiety and stress
aunque hice un hoyo pa
Even if I made a hole to escape from jail
poder salir, llego la tira
To try and get away, but unfortunately the cops arrived and ruined it
y me tapo el agujero
They shut down my escape plan by filling up the hole
Contributed by Olivia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.