Their music can be described as dark and aggressive electronica or more specifically as aggrotech. The lyrics are commonly in English, however, they are sometimes in Spanish.
Their logo is a six legged spider with an H on its back.
The Spanish word Hocico (pronounced "Oseeko") means snout and is a derogatory term that indicates ugliness (i.e., ugly as a dog's snout).
Racso Agroyam has a side project called Dulce Liquido.
Erk Aicrag's solo project is called Rabia Sorda.
Altered States
Hocico Lyrics
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I'll make you see
It's all in your head
Take your medicine
It kills the pain
It calms the mind
This reality is merely a lie
Trapped in mind
Close your eyes
Try not to see
You will know it's all a show
Life's not what you live
Reality [6x]
All, all in this place
Makes you live in altered states
What you touch doesn't exist
I'll get you back to reality
[2x]
Reality [7x]
Take your pills
Take your pills, they're here to entertain
They make you feel
They make you feel like you're made of steel
All, all in this place
Makes you live in altered states
What you touch doesn't exist
I'll get you back to reality
[2x]
The song Altered States by Hocico is a commentary on the struggles of modern life and the false realities that people often get caught up in. The lyrics describe a "plain mind trip" that the singer wants to take the listener on, promising to show them that "it's all in your head" and encouraging them to "take your medicine." The medicine in question is presumably some sort of mind-altering substance that can take away the pain and calm the mind, but also results in a distorted perception of reality. The singer urges the listener to close their eyes and not see what's really going on around them, because "life's not what you live." This repeated chorus of "reality" serves as a reminder that the true nature of what's happening around us is often obscured by our own perceptions, which can be greatly influenced by external factors such as drugs or media.
The second half of the song emphasizes the message that the world we experience is not necessarily the real world. The lines "What you touch doesn't exist" and "Makes you live in altered states" suggest that everything we perceive is ultimately a subjective experience that may not be based in fact. The use of the word "entertain" to describe the purpose of the medicine emphasizes the idea that our experiences are often designed to distract us or keep us complacent.
Overall, Altered States is a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing outside influences to shape our perceptions of reality. The repeated emphasis on "reality" throughout the song serves as a reminder to stay grounded in the real world, even when faced with difficult or painful experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Plain mind trip
A straightforward journey inside your own mind
I'll make you see
I'll help you understand
It's all in your head
Everything stems from within your own mind
Take your medicine
Use whatever tools necessary to achieve a desired state of mind
It kills the pain
Provides relief from discomfort or distress
It calms the mind
Eases mental agitation and brings tranquility
This reality is merely a lie
The concrete world is deceptive and another truth exists beneath it
Trapped in mind
Feeling stuck or confined within one's own psyche
Close your eyes
Suggesting a form of meditation or introspection
Try not to see
Avoiding the distractions and illusions of mundane reality
You will know it's all a show
Once you see through the facade, you can recognize the falseness of the world
Life's not what you live
Implying that our existence is more complex and surreal than it appears
All, all in this place
Referring to the entirety of the environment around us
Makes you live in altered states
The world has the potential to make you perceive things differently than usual
What you touch doesn't exist
Physical perception is just another layer of the illusion, not representing any true reality
I'll get you back to reality
I can guide you towards a more authentic and genuine sense of living
Take your pills
Utilize substances or methods to achieve altered states and transcend mundane reality
Take your pills, they're here to entertain
The consumption of these substances can be viewed as a form of entertainment
They make you feel
Produce sensations, emotions, and perceptions different from regular experience
They make you feel like you're made of steel
The alterations could induce a sense of invincibility and confidence
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Idoloslocales
Esta rola esta bien pesada, equiparable a un metal oscuro y extremo, de niño imaginaba que la música del 2020 sonaría así y hocico lo a hecho, está viajando al futuro con esta música, genios totalmente
@jacielxo
Son buenísimos, pero no es debido a que sean más famosos en Europa, son buenos por que lo son y ya.
@eveshirley
Muestra de que en México hay demasiado talento, lo que falta es cultura y apoyo...
@antoniosegura499
un potencial bien verraco
@RagdoreKrugmann
The best Aggrotech is made in Mexico!! ¡Viva México!
@mandyroja4562
un buen grupo y orgullosamente mexicano
@desperatedcorpse3272
Hocico es suficiente razón para que a Mexico lo incluyan en G8... Definitivamente estos genios han hecho de ese país uno de los más industrializados...Y no es un maldito juego de palabras... I meant it!!!
@dark6739
Simplemente EXCELENTE.. Hocico es lo MÁXIMO.. Saludos desde URUGUAY
@user-nk4qn7yv7j
Наша публика самая активная и благодарная!!!!!
@user-wn6io2tp4k
В Москве на все концерты hocico 24 апреля 20 года ждём !!