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.
Stop my Madness
Hocico Lyrics
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To wipe the tears to swim into them
Between a fight, I know
The fight to leave everything behind
It's not enough to change
This world into something I can understand
'Cause at the end that thing is there
Waiting for me and make me mad
As promises made without any sense
I turn my back to the strangers
Who question all I believe
Bringing back all the ghosts who make me feel
That I'm not alone when angels kill
Reading your mind as I get close to you
But I just want to forget
How to run away without leaving wounds?
I'm just mad, I know
How to run away without leaving wounds?
I know, I'm just mad
The lyrics to Hocico's song "Stop my Madness" are a despairing reflection on the difficulty of finding purpose in a chaotic and confusing world. The opening lines express a sense of futility and hopelessness, as the singer suggests that merely existing is not enough, and that even the act of wiping away tears or diving into emotions is a hollow gesture. The second verse touches on the idea of trying to make sense of the world, but ultimately feeling overwhelmed by the mysterious and inexplicable forces that seem to control everything. The chorus expresses a desire to escape this madness, but acknowledges that doing so without causing harm or leaving scars can be nearly impossible.
Throughout the song, there is a deep sense of isolation and alienation, as the singer feels disconnected from strangers and haunted by ghostly memories. The lines "Forever means nothing without a now / As promises made without any sense" suggest a disillusionment with abstract concepts like time and the future, as well as disappointment in the empty words of others. The repeated refrain "I'm just mad" further emphasizes the singer's feeling of being trapped in a state of mental turmoil, unable to find a way out.
Overall, "Stop my Madness" is a poignant and powerful reflection on the struggle to find meaning in a world that often feels overwhelming and incomprehensible.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not enough to exist
Merely existing is not enough fulfillment for me
To wipe the tears to swim into them
I want to actively engage with and confront my sorrow, not just passively wipe away tears
Between a fight, I know
Amidst conflict and struggle, I am well-aware
The fight to leave everything behind
I am fighting to sever all ties and escape my past
It's not enough to change
Mere change is not enough to bring about understanding and fulfillment
This world into something I can understand
I desire the world to make sense to me
'Cause at the end that thing is there
No matter what happens, that thing is always present
Waiting for me and make me mad
It is constantly waiting for me and driving me insane
Forever means nothing without a now
Without the present moment, eternity holds no significance
As promises made without any sense
Promises with no logical basis are meaningless
I turn my back to the strangers
I cut off those who question my beliefs as outsiders
Who question all I believe
People who challenge my worldview
Bringing back all the ghosts who make me feel
Forcing me to confront the specters of my past that cause me pain
That I'm not alone when angels kill
Even in the presence of death, I am not alone thanks to those who support me
Reading your mind as I get close to you
I can intuit your thoughts and emotions as I draw nearer
But I just want to forget
But I'd rather suppress these insights and memories
How to run away without leaving wounds?
Wondering how I can flee a situation without causing damage
I'm just mad, I know
I'm aware that my emotions are clouding my judgment
How to run away without leaving wounds?
Questioning the possibility of leaving unscathed, without scars
I know, I'm just mad
Realizing that my actions may be motivated solely by anger
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.