Born to Be
Hocico Lyrics


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Since the day I came to this world
I'm the so called fallen
I'm just a nail, nailed in the soul
Hurting their weak side

Collective thoughts of rage and aggression
My words defy their culture of fear
I'm a breathing offense for their nature
I know I'm fated to be against them

From all the pleasures my fave one comes
My loud laughter will be always heard
From all the pleasures my fave one comes
Hateful by nature, loathsome

I'm the incarnation of ancient rancors
Violent dreams of a once-caged bird
Stupid white men detest my roots
And I won't drown in my own blood
Look in my eyes, now you see clear
A contradiction that brings the tears
A wild impulse waits for it's time
I thank this anger for keeping me alive

I was born to be hated
'Cause I'll never be a part of their dirt
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
Offenses are vain, every word's the same
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
'Cause I represent just all that they fear
That's why

Chaos, all this is just vicious
I won't die for what a shithead says
Bastard pleasures
Legions living for obsession
Of those mad dogs licking ass
Bastard pleasures

Chaos, all this is just vicious
I won't die for what a shithead says
Bastard pleasures

Does this face offend you?
Does this skin offend you?
I hope they do
'cause that's what I'm here for

I was born to be hated
'Cause I'll never be a part of their dirt
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
Offenses are vain, every word's the same
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
'Cause I represent just all that they fear
That's why I was born, was born to be hated




'Cause I'll never be a part of their dirt
That's why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hocico's "Born to Be" are a defiant declaration of the artist's identity, which sets them apart from society's norms and values. The lyrics portray the singer as a rebel who is not afraid to challenge societal expectations and stand up against the hypocrisy, hatred, and prejudice perpetuated by the dominant culture. The opening lines suggest that the singer was born with a sense of "fallenness," a rejection of the status quo, and a recognition that they are a thorn in the side of those who uphold the dominant ideologies. This theme carries throughout the song, with the singer recognizing that their very existence is a challenge to the dominant culture and acknowledging that they will remain an outsider, despised and feared by those around them.


Further on, the lyrics express the singer's pleasure in being different, their laughter a source of defiance and joy in the face of those who would oppress them. The lines "I'm the incarnation of ancient rancors, violent dreams of a once-caged bird" suggest that the singer carries an ancestral trauma within them, a memory of oppression and violence that fuels their resistance to the dominant culture. The lyrics also touch on issues of race, with the line "Stupid white men detest my roots" suggesting that the singer feels oppressed by a culture dominated by white people. The chorus repeatedly declares the singer's defiance of societal norms, with the line "That's why I was born, was born to be hated" encapsulating the central message of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Since the day I came to this world
I have been designated as a fallen being since birth


I'm the so called fallen
I am referred to as a fallen being


I'm just a nail, nailed in the soul
I am like a nail firmly embedded in their soul, causing pain to their weak side


Hurting their weak side
By existing, I hurt their vulnerable side


Collective thoughts of rage and aggression
Their collective feelings of anger and hostility drive them


My words defy their culture of fear
My words challenge their culture of fear and intimidation


I'm a breathing offense for their nature
Merely living and breathing is an affront to their sense of normalcy


I know I'm fated to be against them
I am aware that I am destined to oppose them


From all the pleasures my fave one comes
Among all the things that bring me pleasure, my favorite is causing offense


My loud laughter will be always heard
My laughter is loud and noticeable, always drawing attention to myself


Hateful by nature, loathsome
Being filled with hate is part of who I am and what I represent


I'm the incarnation of ancient rancors
I embody long-standing grudges and resentments that have persisted through the ages


Violent dreams of a once-caged bird
My dreams of violence are like those of a once-caged bird, eager to be free


Stupid white men detest my roots
Ignorant white men despise my origins and ancestry


And I won't drown in my own blood
I refuse to be defeated by their hatred and violence


Look in my eyes, now you see clear
When you look into my eyes, you will understand me completely


A contradiction that brings the tears
I am a complex contradiction that brings people to tears


A wild impulse waits for it's time
An untamed urge is waiting for its opportunity to strike


I thank this anger for keeping me alive
My anger is what fuels me and keeps me going


I was born to be hated
My existence was predicated on being hated


'Cause I'll never be a part of their dirt
I will never be a part of their corrupt and depraved system


Offenses are vain, every word's the same
Their attempts to offend me are pointless, as every insult is the same


'Cause I represent just all that they fear
I represent everything that they are afraid of


Chaos, all this is just vicious
This is all just chaos and cruelty


I won't die for what a shithead says
I refuse to die because of what some idiot says about me


Bastard pleasures
Their pleasures are base and illegitimate


Legions living for obsession
They are obsessed with their own power and control


Of those mad dogs licking ass
Like mad dogs, they prostrate themselves before anyone in power


Does this face offend you?
Is my appearance offensive to you?


Does this skin offend you?
Is my skin color offensive to you?


I hope they do
I hope my appearance and skin color offend you


'cause that's what I'm here for
Because that is my purpose and mission




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Oscar Mayorga, Eric Gutierrez

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Alternivma

Since the day I came to this world
I'm the so called fallen
I'm just a nail, nailed in the soul
Hurting their weak side

Collective thoughts of rage and aggression
My words defy their culture of fear
I'm a breathing offense for their nature
I know I'm fated to be against them

From all the pleasures my fave one comes
My loud laughter will be always heard
From all the pleasures my fave one comes
Hateful by nature, loathsome

I'm the incarnation of ancient rancors
Violent dreams of a once-caged bird
Stupid white men detest my roots
And I won't drown in my own blood
Look in my eyes, now you see clear
A contradiction that brings the tears
A wild impulse waits for it's time
I thank this anger for keeping me alive

I was born to be hated
'Cause I'll never be a part of their dirt
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
Offenses are vain, every word's the same
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
'Cause I represent just all that they fear
That's why

Chaos, all this is just vicious
I won't die for what a shithead says
Bastard pleasures
Legions living for obsession
Of those mad dogs licking ass
Bastard pleasures

Chaos, all this is just vicious
I won't die for what a shithead says
Bastard pleasures

Does this face offend you?
Does this skin offend you?
I hope they do
'cause that's what I'm here for

I was born to be hated
'Cause I'll never be a part of their dirt
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
Offenses are vain, every word's the same
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
'Cause I represent just all that they fear
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
'Cause I'll never be a part of their dirt
That's why



All comments from YouTube:

@seckof_5189

ORGULLOSAMENTE HECHO EN MÉXICO 🕷️OCICOH🕷️

@raycsobecerril4744

Viva México hocicones!!! sin duda en sus orígenes más subterráneos,sin dejar de tener toque electro.me encantan más sus canciones de los primeros discos ahora ya cualquiera los escucha

@luisfernandocoteroreyes9180

Excelente !!!! Orgullo mexicano

@zergiopiscoya5211

Hocico Mexican Masters..😈🎹🖤🎶🎵🇵🇪🤘🏻

@juliogarcia8646

Hell yeah

@enriquehernandez1879

A pesar de ke solo son 2 kabrones se la rifan komo ninguno y a ningun grupo e eskuchado tan perron komo a eyos y miren ke yevo años eskuchandolos desde sus origenes y nunka pasaran de moda
Viva México y viva Hocico

@CaosViviente

Ni lo harán

@jesusruiz5311

A huevo 🇲🇽

@youngtrouble6120

Me imagino que también llevas años escribiendo asii

@Alternivma

Since the day I came to this world
I'm the so called fallen
I'm just a nail, nailed in the soul
Hurting their weak side

Collective thoughts of rage and aggression
My words defy their culture of fear
I'm a breathing offense for their nature
I know I'm fated to be against them

From all the pleasures my fave one comes
My loud laughter will be always heard
From all the pleasures my fave one comes
Hateful by nature, loathsome

I'm the incarnation of ancient rancors
Violent dreams of a once-caged bird
Stupid white men detest my roots
And I won't drown in my own blood
Look in my eyes, now you see clear
A contradiction that brings the tears
A wild impulse waits for it's time
I thank this anger for keeping me alive

I was born to be hated
'Cause I'll never be a part of their dirt
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
Offenses are vain, every word's the same
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
'Cause I represent just all that they fear
That's why

Chaos, all this is just vicious
I won't die for what a shithead says
Bastard pleasures
Legions living for obsession
Of those mad dogs licking ass
Bastard pleasures

Chaos, all this is just vicious
I won't die for what a shithead says
Bastard pleasures

Does this face offend you?
Does this skin offend you?
I hope they do
'cause that's what I'm here for

I was born to be hated
'Cause I'll never be a part of their dirt
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
Offenses are vain, every word's the same
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
'Cause I represent just all that they fear
That's why I was born, was born to be hated
'Cause I'll never be a part of their dirt
That's why

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