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.
Nothing Back
Hocico Lyrics
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But nothing seems to get away from me
I've tried to get away from all the shit they taught me
And nothing changes, things remain the same
Mad and enraged, wrathful, annoyed
It's bullshit what they say, don't wanna be their toy
One last fix waiting, I know that's not enough
Their words are mistaken, they speak of ways of life
I don't care what it means to them
Anxious, desperate, enraged, drugged and out of control
I take to the streets in search of something more
I've given my whole life to the ones who exploit
My faith and my desires and given nothing back
And I don't follow rules 'cause they all piss me off
When I get nothing back
No way to accept a chance 'cause there's no difference
When I get nothing back
They crucify my mind and bet with my soul
I'm lost in lost paradise, a paradise of lust
I stand apart from everything they offer in life
Their rules get on my nerves, hope they die
They want to delete my trace, 'cause they
Don't wanna face what the world has become
After their true illness
And I don't follow rules 'cause they all piss me off
When I get nothing back
No way to accept a chance 'cause there's no difference
When I get nothing back
[3x]
The lyrics to Hocico's "Nothing Back" speak to the frustration and disillusionment that the singer feels with their life and the world around them. The opening lines immediately set the tone of the song, with the singer expressing their feeling of being trapped by the things they hate in life, no matter how many chains they try to break free from them. They express a desire to get away from the lessons and teachings they've been given, and yet nothing seems to change - things remain the same.
As the song progresses, the singer's frustration turns to anger and a sense of defiance. They reject the words and ways of life that they've been taught, declaring that they don't care what those things mean to other people. They find themselves desperate for something more, and turn to drugs and the streets to try and find it. Throughout it all, they feel exploited and betrayed by the people in their life who have taken their faith and desires without giving anything back.
In the final verses, the singer becomes more aggressive in their rejection of the world around them. They are tired of following rules that don't benefit them, and express a desire to see the people who have caused this state of affairs "hope they die." Even more strikingly, they declare that the world has become ill after being influenced by the people who have betrayed them, and express a desire to erase their own trace in this world.
Overall, the lyrics to "Nothing Back" speak to a deep well of frustration and anger that many people feel with the state of the world. The singer's rejection of norms and conventions may be extreme, but it taps into a sense that many people have that the status quo isn't working for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I've tied so many chains to what I hate in life
I feel confined and trapped by the things that make me miserable
But nothing seems to get away from me
I can't seem to escape or find relief from my struggles
I've tried to get away from all the shit they taught me
I reject the harmful teachings and beliefs that have been imposed on me
And nothing changes, things remain the same
Despite my efforts, I feel like I can't make any meaningful progress or changes in my life
It's bullshit what they say, don't wanna be their toy
I don't agree with the messages and agendas that are forced upon me, and don't want to be a puppet for their interests
One last fix waiting, I know that's not enough
Even though I am addicted to certain coping mechanisms, I know they won't ultimately fulfill me
I want more, anyway, anyway
I have a deep hunger and restlessness that I can't satisfy
Their words are mistaken, they speak of ways of life
I believe that the dominant culture's ideas about how to live are flawed and misguided
I don't care what it means to them
I make my own meaning and value system, and don't judge myself based on the standards of others
Anxious, desperate, enraged, drugged and out of control
I feel consumed by intense emotions and impulses that I can't manage on my own
I take to the streets in search of something more
I seek experiences and connections beyond what is available to me in my current environment
I've given my whole life to the ones who exploit
I've sacrificed my time, energy and resources to people and systems that take advantage of me
My faith and my desires and given nothing back
I've invested my hopes and dreams in things that haven't fulfilled their promises or given me anything in return
And I don't follow rules 'cause they all piss me off
I rebel against authority and conformity because I find them oppressive and infuriating
No way to accept a chance 'cause there's no difference
I feel like there are no real opportunities for change or growth, because everything is fundamentally flawed and unappealing
They crucify my mind and bet with my soul
Those who have power over me manipulate and exploit my thoughts, feelings and values for their own gain
I'm lost in lost paradise, a paradise of lust
I feel like I am wandering aimlessly in a world that used to hold some attraction for me, but now feels empty and meaningless
I stand apart from everything they offer in life
I find myself alienated from mainstream society and culture, and don't see anything worthwhile that I can relate to or pursue
Their rules get on my nerves, hope they die
I resent and even wish harm upon those who impose strict and unrealistic standards on me
They want to delete my trace, 'cause they
They try to erase my identity and existence, because they don't value or respect me as an individual
Don't wanna face what the world has become
They are in denial about the true state and nature of the world, and don't want to acknowledge or address its problems
Contributed by Natalie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luna Autumn
Lyrics ;
I've tied so many chains to what I hate in life
But nothing seems to get away from me
I've tried to get away from all the shit they taught me
And nothing changes, things remain the same
Mad and enraged, wrathful, annoyed
It's bullshit what they say, don't wanna be their toy
One last fix waiting, I know that's not enough
I want more, anyway, anyway
Their words are mistaken, they speak of ways of life
I don't care what it means to them
Anxious, desperate, enraged, drugged and out of control
I take to the streets in search of something more
I've given my whole life to the ones who exploit
My faith and my desires and given nothing back
And I don't follow rules 'cause they all piss me off
When I get nothing back
No way to accept a chance 'cause there's no difference
When I get nothing back
They crucify my mind and bet with my soul
I'm lost in lost paradise, a paradise of lust
I stand apart from everything they offer in life
Their rules get on my nerves, hope they die
They want to delete my trace, 'cause they
Don't wanna face what the world has become
After their true illness
And I don't follow rules 'cause they all piss me off
When I get nothing back
No way to accept a chance 'cause there's no difference
When I get nothing back
[3x]
B M
Still my favorite by them.
Machine Drugs
I Love Hocico <3
David
Excellent song from album Aqui A Hora En Elsilencio!!!
Luna Autumn
Lyrics ;
I've tied so many chains to what I hate in life
But nothing seems to get away from me
I've tried to get away from all the shit they taught me
And nothing changes, things remain the same
Mad and enraged, wrathful, annoyed
It's bullshit what they say, don't wanna be their toy
One last fix waiting, I know that's not enough
I want more, anyway, anyway
Their words are mistaken, they speak of ways of life
I don't care what it means to them
Anxious, desperate, enraged, drugged and out of control
I take to the streets in search of something more
I've given my whole life to the ones who exploit
My faith and my desires and given nothing back
And I don't follow rules 'cause they all piss me off
When I get nothing back
No way to accept a chance 'cause there's no difference
When I get nothing back
They crucify my mind and bet with my soul
I'm lost in lost paradise, a paradise of lust
I stand apart from everything they offer in life
Their rules get on my nerves, hope they die
They want to delete my trace, 'cause they
Don't wanna face what the world has become
After their true illness
And I don't follow rules 'cause they all piss me off
When I get nothing back
No way to accept a chance 'cause there's no difference
When I get nothing back
[3x]
Tomhikon
The cover may have Mandela'd, but this song will always rock.
Isaac D.
They crucify my mind and bet with my soul, I'm lost in a lost paradise, a paradise of lust..
Олег Амос
And I get nothing back.
kekes
mttbom
Christian A
Epic =3 5*
Necronom23
- GEIST - Sehet nicht, was fliesset leise, durch der Fäden enge Schneise. Ziehet langen Schrittes seine Bahn, was nicht gesehen, nicht geglaubt, doch stets in allen Dingen wart.