1) Rock band formed in 1980. The fol… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with that name:
1) Rock band formed in 1980. The following year they won the Villa de Oviedo contest and get to publish 3 tracks in a compilation. Their first LP, called Ilegales, appeared in 1982, and since then they've consistently been one of the main Spanish rock bands.
2) Dominican "merenhouse" quartet. Their hits "La Morena", "Fiesta Caliente", "Las Mujeres", "Taqui Taqui", and "La otra" were very popular in all Latin America and in the Hispanic market in the US during the late 90's. Now the band plays bachata, as in their single "Mátame".
El último hombre
Ilegales Lyrics
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pasó como un extraño,.
como una sombra junto a ti.
Está desesperado,
sabe que llegó el final,
su arma caliente
no deja de disparar.
El último hombre... que hay en la sección.
El último hombre,
un corazón artificial.
Ha cargado el arma,
ha decidido disparar.
El último hombre,
no sé si lo recordaré.
Creo que un día,
yo mismo le enterré.
El último hombre... que hay en la sección.
Llega un día en que un hombre se cansa de huir.
Esta vez no voy escapar,
no quiero escapar.
Haré muertos antes de morir.
Vive o muere, vive o muere.
Vive o muere, vive o muere.
Vive o muere, vive o muere.
El último hombre que hay en la sección,
pasó como un extraño,.
como una sombra junto a ti.
Está desesperado,
sabe que llegó el final,
su arma caliente
no deja de disparar.
El último hombre... que hay en la sección.
Llega un día en que un hombre se cansa de huir.
Esta vez no voy escapar,
no quiero escapar.
Haré muertos antes de morir.
Vive o muere, vive o muere.
Vive o muere, vive o muere.
Vive o muere, vive o muere.
The lyrics to Ilegales's song "El último hombre" tell the story of the last man alive in a particular section or zone. He has passed by as a stranger, barely noticeable like a shadow. But now he is desperate and knows that the end has come. He carries a hot weapon that he cannot stop firing. He is the last man in this area and his heart is artificial, indicating that he may be a cyborg or android.
The lyrics suggest that this man has been running for his life, but he has grown tired of living in fear. The repetition of the phrase "Vive o muere" (live or die) echoes the man's dilemma. He must make a choice between continuing to flee for his life or facing his fate head-on. He has decided that he will not run this time, instead, he will fight back and take as many of his enemies down before he dies.
The overall theme of the song suggests that there comes a time in life when one must make a stand and face their fears. It highlights the importance of courage, even in the face of death.
Line by Line Meaning
El último hombre que hay en la sección, pasó como un extraño, como una sombra junto a ti.
The last man in the section passed by like a stranger, like a shadow next to you.
Está desesperado, sabe que llegó el final, su arma caliente no deja de disparar.
He's desperate, knowing the end has arrived, his hot weapon keeps on shooting.
El último hombre... que hay en la sección.
The last man... in the section.
El último hombre, un corazón artificial. Ha cargado el arma, ha decidido disparar.
The last man, an artificial heart. He's loaded his weapon, he's decided to shoot.
El último hombre, no sé si lo recordaré. Creo que un día, yo mismo le enterré.
The last man, I don't know if I'll remember him. I think one day, I buried him myself.
Llega un día en que un hombre se cansa de huir. Esta vez no voy escapar, no quiero escapar. Haré muertos antes de morir.
There comes a day when a man gets tired of running. This time, I won't escape, I don't want to. I'll make dead before I die.
Vive o muere, vive o muere. Vive o muere, vive o muere. Vive o muere, vive o muere.
Live or die, live or die. Live or die, live or die. Live or die, live or die.
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.