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.
Slow Death
Hocico Lyrics
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Feeling again this stupid heart
pumping the blood in this breast.
Anointed with pain like honey
and it deformed my face.
under my skin and bones.
I've seen her eyes they seem so kind
she pales my lips.
But she doesn't care how long I last
she bites my soul laughing
At its core, the lyrics to Hocico's "Slow Death" depict the image of a helpless individual on the brink of death, waiting for the inevitable end to take place. The opening line of "Here lie I paralyzed waiting for...the end" immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the singer is seemingly unable to do anything other than wait helplessly for their ultimate demise.
The next lines: "Feeling again this stupid heart pumping the blood in this breast" not only underline the singer's helplessness but also seem to suggest that they are experiencing emotions and sensations despite their paralysis. The line "Anointed with pain like honey and it deformed my face" is particularly striking, painting an image of someone whose suffering has become so excessive that it has physically altered their appearance. The following lines, "A slash grows between the veins under my skin and bones" further emphasize the overarching sense of desperation and imminent death.
The final lines, "I've seen her eyes they seem so kind she pales my lips. But she doesn't care how long I last she bites my soul laughing" introduce an intriguing twist to the narrative. The singer seems to be interacting with someone whose actions are causing them harm, adding another layer of complexity to the song's meaning. The lyrics, in general, can be attributed to various interpretations such as the idea of losing control of life, suffering, and death or being emotionally wounded.
Line by Line Meaning
Here lie I paralyzed waiting for...the end.
I am lying here motionless, anticipating my inevitable demise.
Feeling again this stupid heart
pumping the blood in this breast.
Despite my hopeless state, my heart continues to beat and pump blood through my body.
Anointed with pain like honey
and it deformed my face.
The pain I experience is as sweet as honey, but it has physically changed my appearance.
A slash grows between the veins
under my skin and bones.
A deep wound is forming beneath my flesh and bones.
I've seen her eyes they seem so kind
she pales my lips.
I have looked into her eyes and they appear benevolent, but it has left me speechless and pale.
But she doesn't care how long I last
she bites my soul laughing
Despite her seemingly kind appearance, she takes pleasure in causing me agony and has no concern for my survival.
Contributed by Maria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.