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.
Starving Children
Hocico Lyrics
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Or it can bite your weak left side
You could think of going out
Or you could stay to see them dying
Silent bodies lie in the night
Notorious the way they were killed
Signs of torture and violence
Starving children eating the air
Time will give them some relief
Until hunger gives them an end
Playing with happiness, they pretend
Red madness takes place in hell
The snakes will never talk again
They had never something to tell
The red vengeance will bring them pain
Eternal walkers of the land
One by one they pay the price
They have the sign in their hands
But they can't see beyond their heads
False passions shake
Dreams dreaming of the past
Empty stomachs ache
Sadness will ever last
Bitter colors surround our space
They paint dreams with sadness
Smiling plagues hit the race
Apocalypse knights leave their trace
The lyrics to Hocico's song “Starving Children" touches on several societal ills that affect children including violence, torture, hunger, and apathy. The song begins by warning the listener to stay in line or face the consequences of a cruel society. The next verse talks about the lifeless bodies of children, the way they were killed gruesomely and the evidence of torture and violence. The inclusion of the detail about fingers being cut from their hands creates a more vivid mental picture of the trauma these children faced.
The chorus talks about starving children eating air, and how eventually their hunger will consume them. The sad reality that these children must play and pretend with joy in the midst of their pain is heartbreaking. The next verse speaks about a place of eternal punishment where snakes do not speak, and the idea that those who spoke the truth in life are punished in death. The song ends with a description of a world where hopelessness and sadness prevail, and where the chaos of the apocalypse leaves a terrible and lasting mark.
Line by Line Meaning
Be careful, walk on the line
Be cautious of your actions and choices
Or it can bite your weak left side
Any careless move could have dangerous consequences
You could think of going out
You have the option to leave and avoid what's happening
Or you could stay to see them dying
Or you can choose to stay and witness the death and destruction
Silent bodies lie in the night
Dead bodies are scattered throughout the dark
Notorious the way they were killed
Notorious is the way these people were murdered
Signs of torture and violence
Evidence of brutality and aggression
Their fingers were cut from their hands
Their fingers were severed from their hands
Starving children eating the air
Hungry children have nothing to eat, only air
Time will give them some relief
Eventually, their hunger will subside
Until hunger gives them an end
Until their hunger leads to their demise
Playing with happiness, they pretend
Children try to find joy in the midst of their suffering
Red madness takes place in hell
Chaos and insanity reign in this hellish environment
The snakes will never talk again
No one will hear from the guilty
They had never something to tell
They had no valuable information to offer
The red vengeance will bring them pain
Punishment will be severe for those who deserve it
Eternal walkers of the land
People who must wander endlessly
One by one they pay the price
One by one, people face the consequences of their actions
They have the sign in their hands
They have the evidence of their wrongdoing
But they can't see beyond their heads
They cannot comprehend the full extent of the damage they've caused
False passions shake
Misguided desires and emotions cause instability
Dreams dreaming of the past
Longings for the past haunt our present
Empty stomachs ache
Hunger pains are always present
Sadness will ever last
Sorrow seems to linger indefinitely
Bitter colors surround our space
Our environment is full of unpleasantness
They paint dreams with sadness
Even our dreams are colored by sadness
Smiling plagues hit the race
Even the good things that come our way can be harmful
Apocalypse knights leave their trace
Even in the midst of disaster and chaos, the agents of destruction mark their presence
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Megaforce Omar
The BEST of it's kind. H0CIC0 are pioneers, their live shows are the best.
NeOmega
I love Hocico's slow, heavy shit the best.
Nick P
Yeah man. Boiling blood, espinas del mal, and silent wrath too.
Fernando Oviedo III
This is one of the greatest of Hocico's.
Charly Zombi
No existee canción más oscura que está! Me encanta!!
.más si lo escuchas en la oscuridad, te trasporta a otro mundo.
Alien Taco
Charly Zombi tienes idea de lo que trata la cancion?
Society Of Clay
Awesome band from Mexico. Love the vox and use of noise/distortion.
Alien Taco
This is just so great. Good musical ability. There music takes you for a ride.
Proxykon
Excellent Track. One of my favorites.
MountainDew7
Best Mexican band.