Altered States
Hocico Lyrics


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Plain mind trip
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]

Overall Meaning

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




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@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...

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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

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В Москве на все концерты hocico 24 апреля 20 года ждём !!

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