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.
Fade Into Oblivion
Hocico Lyrics
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And we want to believe in the unknown
If this is all we have I won't regret
All there invisible tears inside these dreams
This life is just a dream, and we're slaves
Of all the prophecies of all these rage
This body it's not me, it's just a skin
Sail to believe inside a sea of dreams
'Cause we're not real, we're just a film
Made of pieces of sleep
Shut your eyes, shut them now
Tell me, what's your name?
Tell me, what's your side?
Tell me, there's something you could change inside this life?
Tell me, what's your name?
Tell me, what's your side?
Tell me, there's something you could change something you could change inside this life?
Go on and let me see
That fiction lives in me
Oblivion is a knife
If you give me your life
I won't cut myself
Oblivion is a knife
Go on and let me see
That fiction lives in me
Oblivion is a knife
If you give me your life
I won't cut myself
Oblivion is a knife
Go on and let me see
That fiction lives in me
Oblivion is a knife
If you give me your life
I won't cut myself
Oblivion is a knife
This life is just a dream, we are not here
And we want to believe in the unknown
If this is all we have I won't regret
All there invisible tears inside these dreams
Tell me what's your name?
Tell me what's your side?
Tell me there's something
You could change inside this life?
Tell me what's your name?
Tell me what's your side?
Tell me there's something you could change
Something you could change inside this life?
The song "Fade into Oblivion" by Hocico highlights the idea that life is just a dream and we are not actually present in this physical world. The lyrics convey the belief in something beyond the unseen, the unknown. The singer does not regret anything that has happened because everything they have experienced has been a part of their dreams. The invisible tears reflect the emotions trapped inside the dream-like state, further emphasizing the surrealness of life.
The chorus talks about how we are slaves to prophecies and rage, indicating that our actions and decisions are dictated by external factors. The body is just a vessel, carrying a person who is struggling to stay afloat in the sea of dreams. The ocean of dreams is our reality, and we strive to believe in it while keeping our eyes shut to the real world. We are referred to as "just a film made of pieces of sleep," implying that our existence is not concrete, but rather a collection of scattered moments.
The singer asks personal questions about identity and purpose, urging the listener to reflect on their life and whether they can make a change. The repetition of the phrase "Oblivion is a knife" emphasizes the danger in ignoring our dreams and not being aware of what is happening in the ephemeral realm.
Overall, this song draws attention to the intangibility of our existence and prompts us to be more aware of the world around and within us. It encourages us to face our fears and embrace the unknown, as nothing is certain and everything is fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
This life is just a dream, we are not here
Our existence is illusory, we are not present in reality
And we want to believe in the unknown
We have a desire to trust in what cannot be proven
If this is all we have I won't regret
There will be no remorse if this moment is all we experience
All there invisible tears inside these dreams
Unseen sadness that exists within the constructs of our unconscious mind
This life is just a dream, and we're slaves
Our existence is a mere fantasy, and we are trapped within it
Of all the prophecies of all these rage
We are controlled by predictions and anger
This body it's not me, it's just a skin
Our physical form is not our true identity, it is merely a covering
Of someone sailing a sinking ship
We are navigating an unstable vessel that is slowly deteriorating
Sail to believe inside a sea of dreams
We float through our subconscious thoughts in hopes of finding meaning
'Cause we're not real, we're just a film
Our existence is that of a projected image rather than a physical body
Made of pieces of sleep
Our being is constructed from fragments of unconsciousness
Shut your eyes, shut them now
Close your eyelids to block out the exterior world
Tell me, what's your name?
Inform me of your identity
Tell me, what's your side?
Express your perspective on a topic
Tell me, there's something you could change inside this life?
Is there a possibility for alteration within your lifetime?
Go on and let me see
Proceed with allowing me to observe
That fiction lives in me
The unreality of my existence is within me
Oblivion is a knife
Forgetting existence is painful
If you give me your life
Should you provide me with your existence
I won't cut myself
I will not deliberately forget my own existence
This life is just a dream, we are not here
Once again, the unreality of our being is reiterated
Tell me what's your name?
The desire for identification is repeated
Tell me what's your side?
Asking again for someone's perspective
Tell me there's something You could change inside this life?
Reiterating the possibility for change during one's existence
Something You could change inside this life?
Asking yet again about the possibility for alteration in one's lifetime
Writer(s): hocico
Contributed by Grayson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.