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.
Viejas de vecindad
El Tri Lyrics
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en la paja del ojo ajeno
y nunca se dan cuenta
de la viga que traen en el trasero
a criticar a los demas
y llegan a hacer del chisme
una forma de vivir una profesion
chismes de lavadero
viejas de vecindad
siempre pensando
que mentiras inventar
me recuerdan a las comadres
jugando canasta en las tardes
y haciendo del chisme caliente
una forma de vivir
una institucion
chismes de lavadero
viejas de vecindad
siempre sacandose a balcon
con la suciedad
The lyrics of El Tri's song Viejas de vecindad talk about the tendency of some people to fixate on the faults of others, while ignoring their own flaws. The first verse speaks about those who are quick to criticize and gossip about others, and how they make it their way of life. These people are compared to the women in the neighborhood, who pass their time playing cards and spreading rumors. The chorus repeats the phrase "chismes de lavadero" which means laundry room gossip, and "viejas de vecindad" referring to the gossipy old ladies in the neighborhood.
The second verse continues to criticize this way of life, by showing how these people always try to outdo each other with lies and rumors. The last line of the song says that these people always expose themselves to the world with their own dirt. Essentially, the lyrics express the idea that it is not a good thing to judge others or live for gossip, and that those who do so often end up being exposed for their own flaws.
Overall, the lyrics of Viejas de vecindad carry a strong social commentary on the destructive nature of gossip and the need to focus on self-improvement. It highlights how such people often take pride in their ability to spread rumors and lies, and how it only serves to bring them down in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Hay gentes que se fijan mucho en la paja del ojo ajeno
Some people are overly concerned with the faults of others while ignoring their own flaws.
y nunca se dan cuenta de la viga que traen en el trasero
These people fail to recognize their own weaknesses or issues.
Hay quienes se dedican a criticar a los demas
There are those who specialize in finding fault with other people.
y llegan a hacer del chisme una forma de vivir una profesion
They even turn gossip into a profession or way of life.
chismes de lavadero
Gossip that takes place in communal spaces like laundry rooms.
viejas de vecindad
Older women who live in the neighborhood and engage in gossip.
siempre pensando que mentiras inventar
These women are always thinking of new lies to spread.
me recuerdan a las comadres jugando canasta en las tardes
This brings to mind images of gossipy women playing cards in the afternoons.
y haciendo del chisme caliente una forma de vivir una institucion
They turn spreading hot gossip into a way of life and a social institution.
siempre sacandose a balcon con la suciedad
Always broadcasting the dirt they find about other people for all to hear.
Contributed by Henry B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@grotostilpus1143
Que recuerdos se ve que a pasado el tiempo ..2019 y honor a quien honor merece
@adanesteban6398
La escuchado muchas veces , ese es mi vida cuando tenía 12 años y hasta hoy qué tengo 32 me sigue latiendo, mexicano hasta la muerte
@adanesteban6398
Qué Rola, tenía 13 años cuando la escuche horita me justaría escucharla más fuerte que tengo 32 , Que viva el Rockanroll Mexicano
@octaviolopez653
Simplemente recordar es vivir y tiempos Que nunca volveran
@valeKarmy
Febrero del 2020 y sigue siendo el himno del chisme !! Arriba el TRI de México 🇲🇽
@satanas-nd9qx
Hola hermosa
@guillermojaime5182
ya Febrero del 2021
@billetronick8450
Hola
@alexanderflemin9813
Cuando tenía catorce añitos aún todavía tenía mi e inocencia. Ya después la vida se encargaría de robarmela y enseñarme la crueldad y maldad del ser humano a todo su esplendor en vivo y a todo color y dolor .
@ricardogallegosrosas450
que rola se discutio pinche lora para esa jente que no tiene nada que aser y no mas andan lebantondo falsos