Vocalist/guitarist David Hidalgo and drummer Louie Pérez met at Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, and bonded over their mutual affinity for obscure musical acts such as Fairport Convention, Randy Newman and Ry Cooder. Pérez recalls, "We’re looking at each other, 'You like this stuff? I thought I was the only weird one.' So I went over to his house one day for about a year, which we spent listening to records, playing guitars, and starting to write songs." The two borrowed reel-to-reel recorders from a friend and created multi-track recordings of music spanning from parody songs to free-form jazz. They later enlisted fellow students Cesar Rosas and Conrad Lozano to complete the group's line-up in 1973.
Formed in the late 1970's, band members Dave Hidalgo, Cesar Rojas, Steve Berlin, Louie Pérez and Conrad Lozano became the bellwether for Mexican-American music in the U.S. when they recorded the music for "La Bamba" in 1987, which added popular acclaim to the critical praise they had received for their 1984 album "How Will the Wolf Survive?".
They have since become one of the mainstays of the Latin music scene as well as rock music in general, staying together through over 20 albums, and for almost three decades, through changing music climate and personal tragedies, they've continued cranking out albums and touring to dedicated fans.
Colossal Head
Los Lobos Lyrics
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What big lips you have
What a nice hat
I love you
What you said?
I can't hear you
What you said?
Do the colossal head
What you said?
What you said?
Do the colossal head
The lyrics of Colossal Head by Los Lobos are minimalistic and repetitive, yet intriguing in their ambiguity. The song starts with the singer complimenting the object of their affection on their physical features, namely their big eyes, big lips, and nice hat. The repeated expression of love establishes that the singer has a strong emotional attachment to the subject of their admiration. However, the narrative then takes a turn as the singer becomes unable to hear what the other person is saying, prompting them to ask repeatedly 'what you said?' The listener is left to wonder whether this is due to the loud beats of the music, an intentional choice to ignore the message, or a real physical impairment. The chorus provides little clarity either, with the mysterious exhortation to 'do the colossal head.' The listener is left to interpret the meaning for themselves, perhaps imagining the colossal head to be a dance, a ritual, or a sculpture.
Line by Line Meaning
What big eyes you have
I can see the immense depth and understanding in your gaze
What big lips you have
Your words and ideas are profound and impactful
What a nice hat
Your personal style and unique characteristics are admirable
I love you
Your presence and overall being are cherished and valued
What you said?
Please repeat what you just said, as I am interested in the content of your speech
I can't hear you
I am having difficulty processing or comprehending what you are saying
Do the colossal head
Engage in awe-inspiring and transformative experiences that broaden your knowledge and understanding of the world
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Written by: DAVID KENT HIDALGO, LOUIS FRAUSTO PEREZ
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Jim Wood
on Me Estas Matando
I would like to learn this song. My Spanish is sufficient, but I require the lyrics. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jim Wood
on Me Estas Matando
I can't seem to find lyrics for this song. Can anyone help me out?