Macaco is a multicultural musical band from Barcelona, created in 1997 when… Read Full Bio ↴Macaco is a multicultural musical band from Barcelona, created in 1997 when ex-Magia Animal, Dr. No, and Ojos de Brujo, Macaco (Dani Carbonell) joined La Hermandad Chirusa, a band formed by talented musicians from Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and Spain, to make his first solo record. The band has changed much over the years, the only exception being Dani. The band members come from different countries such as Brazil, Cameroon, Venezuela and Spain.

They play a mixture of rumba, pop, funk, flamenco, rock, hip-hop and reggae in a very particular style. They mostly sing in Spanish, but also in Catalán, Portuguese, French, English and Italian.

The first album, "El Mono en el ojo del Tigre" (1999) was released in Spain,France, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Holland, Austria and Argentina.

In 2009 Macaco recorded a video of the song "Moving" in collaboration with National Geographic. A number of famous artists appear in the video including Juan Luis Guerra, Juanes and actors such as Javier Bardem.

Discography
El Mono en el Ojo del Tigre (Edel, 1999)
Rumbo Submarino (Edel, 2002)
Entre Raices y Antenas (Mundo Zurdo - EMI, 2004)
Ingravitto (Mundo Zurdo - EMI, 2006)
Puerto Presente (Mundo Zurdo - EMI, 2009)

People
Macaco Lyrics

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I saw the judgeman counting the hours
I saw in the prisons too many names
I saw religion closing eyes
I saw the faith speaking out his mind
I saw conversations becoming words
Saw the big man smashing the
Poor
Saw the courage becoming scare

Saw the enemies becoming one just to smahs our head
So let me say
People makes yourself (x4)
Delivering sweat to enlarge
Another man's pocket
And yet you find no other way
To even full your own
That's not on check out the message
Of this song you got to rebel
Can't wait no more
You got to rebel can't wait no more
You got to rebel never follow the row
You got to rebel can't wait no more
You got to rebel never follow the row
And keep and keep on talking
Say you keep on talking alone

Talking loud but saying nothing
Yes you are talking loud but saying nothing
You are talking loud but saying nothing
You keep talking loud but saying nothing
Nothing to me
People and makes yourself (x4)

(Gracias a Bruno por esta letra)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Macaco's song "People" convey a message of social and political awareness. The opening lines introduce the image of a judge counting the hours and the overcrowded prisons with too many names, suggesting a corrupt justice system that fails to uphold justice for all. The next lines address the hypocrisy of religion that turns a blind eye to injustices and the faith that speaks out but is not heard, highlighting the need for action. This is followed by a criticism of the communication that remains at the surface-level without any deep meaning.

The next lines address the exploitation of the poor by the wealthy, who continue to gain profits by exploiting their workforce. Macaco uses strong imagery when he talks about courage becoming scarce, enemies join forces to destroy the helpless, and the people stand alone in facing these challenges. He attempts to awaken the masses by speaking about the reality of life and urging them to join in protest against exploitation.

The chorus provides a ray of hope as Macaco urges people to make themselves and rebel against the unjust and corrupt system. He emphasizes the need to act immediately rather than wait, and not to follow the crowd blindly. He encourages people to continue talking and raising their voice, but to ensure that their words hold meaning.

Overall, the song is a powerful call to action that urges the masses to join forces and fight against exploitation, injustice, and corruption.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw the judgeman counting the hours
I witnessed a judge eagerly waiting for his work hours to be over

I saw in the prisons too many names
I saw that there were too many people in prison

I saw religion closing eyes
I saw religion ignoring social issues and turning a blind eye

I saw the faith speaking out his mind
I saw people of faith voicing their opinions and beliefs

I saw conversations becoming words
I witnessed conversations losing their impact and becoming meaningless words

Saw the big man smashing the Poor
I observed powerful people exploiting those who are disadvantaged

Saw the courage becoming scare
I saw that courage was becoming a rare commodity

Saw the enemies becoming one just to smahs our head
I observed people who normally dislike each other teaming up to harm others

So let me say People makes yourself (x4)
Therefore, I urge you to take action and improve your own lives

Delivering sweat to enlarge Another man's pocket
Working hard to benefit someone else's wealth

And yet you find no other way To even full your own
Despite your hard work, you are still struggling to provide for yourself

That's not on check out the message Of this song you got to rebel
This situation is unacceptable, and this song urges you to rebel against it

Can't wait no more You got to rebel can't wait no more
You can't delay any longer, you must rebel now

You got to rebel never follow the row
Don't follow the crowd, take your own path and rebel against the status quo

And keep and keep on talking Say you keep on talking alone
Keep on spreading this message, even if you may have to do it alone

Talking loud but saying nothing Yes you are talking loud but saying nothing You are talking loud but saying nothing You keep talking loud but saying nothing Nothing to me
Many people talk loudly and passionately, but their words hold no meaning or substance.

People and makes yourself (x4)
The message of this song is to encourage you to take control of your own lives and make changes for the better.

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