After a touring the Southern Cone in 1968, Los Gatos released their second LP, "Seremos Amigos" featuring a psychedelic rock sound. The band's third effort following a brief hiatus, 1969's Beat N°1, featured renowned guitarist Pappo as a new addition to the band's line up. His blues influence in contrast to Litto Nebbia's classic melodic approach made the album uneven, but created dazzling passages of music that could be considered the earliest recordings of progressive rock anywhere in the world, previewing the rise of the genre in the 70s.
In 1970, Los Gatos released their fourth album, originally titled "Rock de la Mujer Podrida", the band was forced to change it to "Rock de la Mujer Perdida" by the government censorship. It was Los Gatos's last release. Later that year, Pappo left the band to form his own blues rock group, Pappo's Blues. and Los Gatos disbanded.
In 2007, the band reunited for a short tour and a few special shows in their hometown of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
Hogar
Los Gatos Lyrics
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esperando saber hacia dónde voy;
voces que a lo lejos
me enseñaron una vez cómo es gritar.
No quiero pensar que una vez más
estaré lejos de mi hogar, de mi hogar.
que no sólo una vez existe la amistad;
ruido de ciudad
que me hizo extrañar aquella quietud.
No quiero pensar que una vez más
estaré lejos de mi hogar, de mi hogar.
The lyrics of Los Gatos's song "Hogar" speak of a sense of displacement and longing for home. The singer describes eyes that watch him, waiting to know where he is going, and voices that taught him how to scream. The verses also mention the passage of time and the realization that friendship exists beyond a single moment. The hustle and bustle of the city make the singer miss the quiet of home. Despite all of this, the refrain emphasizes the desire to not be far from home again.
The lyrics of "Hogar" embody the theme of homesickness and a yearning for the familiar. The lines show a vulnerability that many people can relate to: the feeling of being lost and needing guidance. The detail about the voices in the song further illustrates the importance of community and the role that others play in shaping our experiences. The guitar riff and gentle vocals complement the introspective lyrics, creating a contemplative effect.
Line by Line Meaning
Ojos que me miran esperando saber hacia dónde voy;
Eyes that look at me, waiting to know where I am going
Voces que a lo lejos me enseñaron una vez cómo es gritar.
Voices in the distance once taught me how to scream
No quiero pensar que una vez más estaré lejos de mi hogar, de mi hogar.
I don't want to think that once again I will be far from my home, from my home.
El tiempo me hizo ver que no sólo una vez existe la amistad;
Time made me see that friendship exists more than just once;
Ruido de ciudad que me hizo extrañar aquella quietud.
City noise made me miss that quietness.
No quiero pensar que una vez más estaré lejos de mi hogar, de mi hogar.
I don't want to think that once again I will be far from my home, from my home.
Contributed by Taylor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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