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.
Winds of Treason
Hocico Lyrics
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Took all to hell leaving what I abhor on earth
The inferno shattered the integrity you feign
Exposing the double side of a coin
What's your problem now?
What's your trouble now?
Could you tell me what the hell is wrong now?
Polluted conscience, twisted shapes
They choked your mind before you fell in shades
A quiet moon is dyed in red and gray
As if it wanted to bring me to that day
Don't say a word I will speak now
Waters in motion are so deep down
I've crossed the river I won't look back
Dig your own hole stay where you are
Winds of treason, metaphors of time
Treasons to sell me out, you left behind
The betrayer shows his face
Humiliation on his side
Fragile bones, breaking vulgar forms
Pores breathing scorn from a filthy soul
Don't say a word I will speak now
Waters in motion are so deep down
I've crossed the river I won't look back
Dig your own hole stay where you are
Winds of treason, metaphors of time
Treasons to sell me out, you left behind
The opening phrase "blasts of despair" sets the tone for Hocico's "Winds of Treason," a song that speaks to the feeling of being dragged down by the weight of betrayal. The song opens with the idea of something or someone bringing fire to the group or situation, leading to a fiery chaos which leaves behind only what is abhorred on earth. This chorus sets the tone for the entire remainder of the song, with lyrics staggering and sharp, pulsating between feelings of anger, confusion and heartbreak.
The next verse speaks about betrayal, how it twists shapes and pollutes consciences, creating nothing but turmoil and destruction. The lyrics of "Winds of Treason" then go on to describe a profound sense of loss and sorrow. The quiet moon turns red, reminding us of the carnage left behind by the betrayal spoken of earlier in the song. The singer admits that they have moved on from the past, but that they won't forget. The final verse speaks to the reality of the betrayer being exposed for who they truly are - humiliated and exposed.
Overall, "Winds of Treason" seems to be a song about the pain of betrayal and how it can completely consume us. The lyrics are evocative and powerful, and the driving industrial beat behind the song only adds to its sense of momentum.
Line by Line Meaning
Blasts of dispair, they brought the fire in here
Overwhelming feelings of hopelessness and misery came to this place, igniting destructive flames that consumed everything, leaving only what I despise on this planet.
Took all to hell leaving what I abhor on earth
The inferno caused everyone and everything to descend into hell, but what remains is what I hate and cannot stand on this earth.
The inferno shattered the integrity you feign
The blaze exposed the fake facade of your supposed integrity, revealing the other side of the coin that you try to hide.
Exposing the double side of a coin
Revealing the two-faced nature of a person or situation.
What's your problem now?
Asking what issue or trouble is currently bothering you.
What's your trouble now?
Asking what difficulty or distress is currently affecting you.
Could you tell me what the hell is wrong now?
Asking for an explanation of what is currently going terribly wrong.
Polluted conscience, twisted shapes
A corrupted moral compass and distorted figures.
They choked your mind before you fell in shades
Before you succumbed to darkness, your mind was suffocated and twisted by outside influences.
A quiet moon is dyed in red and gray
A peaceful moon is transformed into a symbol of violence and sadness with its blood-red and gray coloring.
As if it wanted to bring me to that day
As if it wished to transport me back to a traumatic moment in the past.
Don't say a word I will speak now
Requesting that the other person stay silent while the artist takes control of the situation.
Waters in motion are so deep down
The currents are strong and profound beneath the surface.
I've crossed the river I won't look back
I have already progressed through a transformative experience and will not return to who I was before.
Dig your own hole stay where you are
You have created your own predicament, so you must stay in it and deal with the consequences.
Winds of treason, metaphors of time
The feeling of betrayal is like a gust of wind that changes with time and alters one's perspective.
Treasons to sell me out, you left behind
You abandoned me through acts of betrayal that were driven by your own self-interest.
The betrayer shows his face
The person who betrayed me reveals their true character.
Humiliation on his side
The betrayer is the one who should feel ashamed and embarrassed.
Fragile bones, breaking vulgar forms
The person's physical form may seem strong, but their inner being is weak and prone to collapse.
Pores breathing scorn from a filthy soul
The person's soul is filled with animosity and malice that seeps out from their very pores.
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.