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.
Death As A Gift
Hocico Lyrics
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When nothing's real
His nameless face appears
I see a man waiting for
A sign he's been seeking
Heralds of the end
His days all feel the same
Heads down, crippling steps
As misery is coming
And nothing's real
Raindrops keep falling to wet his pain
Distress in never-ending days
Hope death is for real
Distress in never-ending days
Rainfall unending
To find death in misery
A blessing in these times
The greatest gift
Distress in never-ending days
Hope death is for real
Distress in never-ending days
Rainfall unending
The lyrics of Hocico's song Death As A Gift describe a man who has lost all hope in life and longs for death as a release from his pain. The rain outside echoes the man's sorrow and his life which has become mundane, unbearable and full of misery. He's waiting for some kind of sign, perhaps from a higher power, that will give meaning to his life and show him a way out. The man sees death as the only way to end his emotional turmoil and suffering. And so, the lyrics depict his wish to find death amidst his hopelessness and despair.
The song's themes of hopelessness and desperation have a resonating effect. It is an illustration of how life can feel like an endless storm and lead to a desire for death. The lyrics are touching and vivid, reaching out to listeners who relate to the character's situation. The link between rain and pain is a poetic metaphor, emphasizing our universal experiences and unifying emotions. The line "A blessing in these times, the greatest gift" gives the impression of someone who has given up on life but sees the boon of death as a magnificent release.
Line by Line Meaning
Stormy day outside
The setting of the song is a dark and gloomy environment.
When nothing's real
The singer struggles to find meaning or value in his daily life.
His nameless face appears
Out of the darkness, the singer sees a mysterious figure.
I see a man waiting for
The artist observes the stranger waiting for something important.
A sign he's been seeking
The stranger's patience suggests that he's waiting for a specific event.
Heralds of the end
The singer begins to realize that the stranger is waiting for the apocalypse.
So this way ends his day
The daily routine of the singer ends in hopelessness and despair.
His days all feel the same
The artist is stuck in a repetitive and monotonous lifestyle.
Heads down, crippling steps
The artist's body language suggests that he's resigned to his fate.
As misery is coming
The artist senses that things are about to get worse.
And nothing's real
The singer's feelings of emptiness and numbness are growing.
Raindrops keep falling to wet his pain
The rain is a metaphor for the artist's suffering.
Distress in never-ending days
The repetition of the phrase highlights the singer's eternal suffering.
Hope death is for real
The singer desires an end to his misery.
Rainfall unending
The rain represents the unending cycle of pain and despair.
To find death in misery
The artist believes that death would be a release from his anguish.
A blessing in these times
Death is seen as a positive outcome in a world full of pain and suffering.
The greatest gift
Death is the ultimate escape from a life of meaningless suffering.
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.