He began his musical journey at a very early age: ” I remember my first band, named Knuvo… it was a pop rock group and it was my first shot at being the lead singer of a band,” recalls Juan with a mischievous tone. A few years later, Juan Son decided to study music in England and joins the "London Center of Contemporary Music".
In 2004 Juan returned to Mexico and Porter was born. They released an EP "Donde Los Ponys Pastan" (Where the Ponies Graze) and a successful album “Atemahawke", in 2007.
2008 brings the demise of Porter and Juan Son began working on his solo project. He was submerged in his new adventure and collaborated with internationally known artists such as Julieta Venegas. He was also approached by Los Odio to do a remake of the Cheap Trick classic "I want you to want me" for the soundtrack of the Mexican film Rudo y Cursi.
On February 17, 2009, Juan Son released his debut album “Mermaid Sashimi” under critical praise.
Goldfish
Juan Son Lyrics
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I practice unconscious cannibalism and the punishment as well
As a human I thirst all the wealth, all the gold, all the toys, all the joys
I try to be a hippie but no matter how I try is not for me.
But nothing is changing
Nobody is wondering why?
The goldfish is upside down.
I belong to a world to a race
I practice unconscious cannibalism and the punishment as well
As a human I thirst all the wealth, all the gold, all the toys, all the joys
I try to be a hippie but no matter how I try is not for me.
But nothing is changing
And nobody is wondering why?
The goldfish is upside down.
We smash this earth is time to leave for good
The rich people will be the first of all
Minorities will have to take next ship
In tiny planets we can buy and sale
I wished I can have what I don't have.
He comes to fear for she's don't have
To drink the peace for several years
Looking for something else to be consumed.
The lyrics of Juan Son's "Goldfish" delve into the concept of human greed and its consequences on the environment and society as a whole. The song is essentially a commentary on the destructive nature of humanity and urges the listener to reflect on their actions and their impact on the world around them.
The opening lines of the song, "I belong to a world to a race, I practice unconscious cannibalism and the punishment as well" suggests that human beings have a tendency to consume without conscious thought or consideration for the impact of their actions. The lyrics allude to the fact that humans continue to thirst for wealth, gold, and other material possessions despite the consequences that their actions may have on the environment and other living beings.
The line "I try to be a hippie but no matter how I try is not for me" implies that despite the efforts of some individuals to adopt a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly lifestyle, the allure of material possessions and wealth is too strong to resist. The repetition of the phrase "But nothing is changing, nobody is wondering why? The goldfish is upside down" serves as a reminder that our actions have consequences, and that the current state of the environment is a result of our thoughtless actions.
The later verse about "smashing this earth" reflects on the idea that humans have already done significant damage to the planet and that perhaps it is time to move on to a new home elsewhere. This verse also touches upon the idea of class, where the wealthy people will be the first ones to escape the dying earth, while minorities will be left to take the next ship. The final line "Looking for something else to be consumed" is an ominous sentence, suggesting that once humanity has consumed all resources on earth, they might move onto consuming other living beings.
Line by Line Meaning
I belong to a world to a race
I am a part of a world and a race of people.
I practice unconscious cannibalism and the punishment as well
I consume and harm my own kind without realizing it or facing consequences.
As a human I thirst all the wealth, all the gold, all the toys, all the joys
As a human being, I crave material possessions and pleasures above all else.
I try to be a hippie but no matter how I try is not for me.
I attempt to live a counterculture lifestyle, but it never feels quite right for me.
But nothing is changing
Despite my actions and desires, nothing seems to be improving or progressing.
Nobody is wondering why?
No one is questioning or curious about why things are not changing for the better.
The goldfish is upside down.
Even the simple life of a goldfish is disturbed and disoriented by the chaos caused by humans.
We smash this earth is time to leave for good
Humanity has done irreparable damage to the planet and it is time to depart from it altogether.
The rich people will be the first of all
The wealthy will be the first to escape the consequences of their actions and leave the planet.
Minorities will have to take next ship
Marginalized groups will be left behind to suffer the effects of environmental destruction.
In tiny planets we can buy and sale
On other planets, we will continue to engage in the same consumerist and capitalist behaviors that caused the destruction of Earth.
I wished I can have what I don't have.
Despite my understanding of the destructive nature of my desires, I still long for material possessions and unattainable pleasures.
He comes to fear for she's don't have
The singer fears for those who do not have access to the same resources and opportunities as the privileged do.
To drink the peace for several years
The singer longs for a sense of inner peace and respite from the chaos of the world.
Looking for something else to be consumed.
The singer realizes that, even in seeking inner peace, they are still consuming and taking from the world around them.
Contributed by Lauren L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.