Current band members:
Marcos Leal – vocals (2019–present)
Dave Chavarri – drums (1998–present)
Daniel Couto – percussion (2003–present)
Jes De Hoyos – lead guitar (2019–present)
Sal Dominguez – rhythm guitar (2019–present)
Lazaro Pina – bass (1999–present)
Former band members:
Cristian Machado – vocals (1999–2019)
Jorge Rosado – vocals (1998–1999)
Ahrue Luster – lead guitar (2003–2019)
Marc Rizzo – lead guitar (1998–2003)
Diego Verduzco – rhythm guitar (2006–2019)
Jardel Paisante – rhythm guitar (1999–2006)
Daniel Gomez – rhythm guitar (1998)
Roger Vasquez – percussion (1999–2003)
Omar Clavijo – turntables (2003–2004)
Numb
Ill Niño Lyrics
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You were all that I wanted, then
I watched you
Turn into someone else
Well, I'm sick of the fighting
I'm sick of just blaming myself
Well, I'm sick of escaping, I'm sick of erasing
To you but I
Will never find you
I can't hold on, I'm feeling numb
From everything you do
And put me through when
I was part of you
I'm feeling numb from holding on
To everything that you
Had put me through when
I was part of you
Well, if I can deceive you
Then why can't I leave you alone?
Well, if everything's painful, then why do I wait for
Your face or the place that will give me a trace
To you but I
Will never find you
I can't hold on, I'm feeling numb
From everything you do
And put me through when
I was part of you
I'm feeling numb from holding on
To everything that you
Had put me through when
I was part of you
Siento el amor
Siento el dolor
Siento el amor
Siento el dolor
Siento el amor
Siento el dolor
But I
Will never find you
I can't hold on, I'm feeling numb
From everything you do
And put me through when
I was part of you
I'm feeling numb from holding on
To everything that you
Had put me through when
I was part of you
The lyrics of Ill Niño's song "Numb" describe the aftermath of a failed romantic relationship. The singer initially loved the other person and wanted to be with them, but over time they transformed into someone else entirely. The singer is tired of the constant fighting and blaming themselves for problems in the relationship. They have tried to escape their pain and erase memories of the person, but they still feel a trace of them in certain places. The singer knows they will never find the other person again, but they are struggling to let go of their pain and move on.
The repeated phrase "I'm feeling numb" highlights the emotional detachment that the singer has had to adopt to deal with the pain of the relationship. They have disconnected from their emotions, and the other person's actions have left them feeling nothing but emptiness. The use of Spanish verses adds to the emotional intensity of the song and speaks to the singer's cultural identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I loved you
I had strong feelings of love for you.
You were all that I wanted, then
You contained everything that I wanted in a person, but something changed.
I watched you
I observed you change into a different person.
Turn into someone else
You shifted into a different personality than the one I originally fell in love with.
Well, I'm sick of the fighting
I'm becoming tired of our constant arguments.
I'm sick of just blaming myself
I'm growing tired of only taking responsibility for our issues.
Well, I'm sick of escaping, I'm sick of erasing
Avoiding the problem and pretending like it never occurred is no longer a desirable option.
Your face and the places that give me a trace
Memories of you and the locations we shared give me hints about where you might be or what you might be doing.
But I
Will never find you
However, it is unlikely that I will locate you again.
I can't hold on, I'm feeling numb
From everything you do
And put me through when
I was part of you
I am unable to persist with our relationship, it is making me numb to remaining close to you, a previous version of myself.
Siento el amor
Siento el dolor
I experience both love and suffering.
Well, if I can deceive you
Then why can't I leave you alone?
Although I am able to deceive you at times, I find it difficult to distance myself from you.
Well, if everything's painful, then why do I wait for
Your face or the place that will give me a trace
I acknowledge that my relationship with you often causes discomfort, so it is unclear why I still peruse reminders of our past.
To you but I
Will never find you
I may seek memories of you, however, it is doubtful if I will ever come across you again.
I'm feeling numb from holding on
To everything that you
Had put me through when
I was part of you
I am becoming emotionally desensitized due to holding onto memories of abuse and hardship that occurred when I was still part of this relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Marlette, Cristian Machado, Dave Chavarri, Jardel Paisante, Lazaro Pina, Marc Rizzo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nickolsen3595
This album is pure gold.
@SoundlessSweets
I've loved this song for so long.. It never had deeper meaning for me until now. Feeling numb from someone else kills
@neayndinardo9317
If you're real
@HomicidalVocals
Fuck. Memories. Sitting up late listening to every ill nino song from all the albums. Very rare that each song a band makes is actually good. ILL NINO.
@francisalbert1799
I saw ILL NINO in NYC back in 2006 me and my friend saw Christian hanging outside we told him we loved the music he was appreciative he needed a lighter my friend had one we got to chat with him for a few while he and my friend smoked a cig. Took a pic with him too a really chill dude. Good memories!
@maddiesoprano
Yearce since I've heard this song for last time. I woke up this morning remembering ... So beautiful!!!!!
@nxvx5361
The way this song starts will take you to that place..... ⚘🤺
@Stephen_GiaccioJr
ILL NINO is the best tropical sounding rock band that i have ever heard. you guys are so GOOD
@KosherDinosaur
1:13 - 1:28 wow.. i get shivers everytime
@antoniossamer
One of the greastest songs ever made from Ill nino