Manic Hispanic is an all Mexican-American comedy-punk rock cover band from … Read Full Bio ↴Manic Hispanic is an all Mexican-American comedy-punk rock cover band from Los Angeles, California. These seven vatos all have one thing in common - their love for classic punk rock. Manic Hispanic take the punk songs that they love but they add a large dose of barrio humor. Manic Hispanic came together in the early-1990's as "part of a work release program. The idea was formed by OC Probation Officer Freddie Gomez, 'I thought if I could keep these guys on a stage, they would stay out of trouble on the streets.'" So far, so good. The plan has worked. Instead of a life of lock downs and orange jumpsuits, they are now playing sold out shows and busting out the jokes.

Members of Manic Hispanic have been in and are currently in: The Adolescents, Cadillac Tramps, The Grabbers, Punk Rock Karaoke, The X-Members, 22 Jacks, Final Conflict, Agent Orange and NOFX.

Wasted
Manic Hispanic Lyrics

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I was so wasted
I was so fucked up
I was a chlo, essay, a cruser
I was so wacked out
I used to ? with my uncle jimmy
I was out of my head
I was wasted essay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Manic Hispanic's song "Wasted" describe a state of being that is most likely a result of substance abuse. The singer is admitting to being "so wasted" and "so f*cked up", using a variety of Mexican American slang terms to describe themselves - "chlo" being slang for a young gang member, "essay" meaning "bro" or "dude", and "cruser" possibly referring to a lowrider car. The singer even goes so far as to admit to "??ing" with their uncle Jimmy, implying potential uncomfortable and possibly illegal situations that come from drug or alcohol use. The overall tone of the lyrics is regretful and self-aware, acknowledging the consequences of indulging in excess.

The song "Wasted" by Manic Hispanic is a punk rock cover of the Black Flag song of the same name. The band, formed in 1992, is a satirical tribute band to the punk and rock movements of the 70s and 80s, inspired by the Chicano experience. The song "Wasted" is reflective of the history of punk rock, which has had a complicated relationship with substance abuse over the years. The song uses humor and playful language to address the subject matter of addiction, highlighting the confusion and chaos that can come from excessive use of drugs and alcohol.

Line by Line Meaning

I was so wasted
I was extremely intoxicated

I was so fucked up
I was extremely intoxicated

I was a chlo, essay, a cruser
I was a troublemaker, a gangster, and a womanizer

I was so wacked out
I was under the influence of drugs or alcohol

I used to ? with my uncle jimmy
I used to do drugs with my uncle Jimmy

I was out of my head
I was extremely intoxicated or under the influence of drugs

I was wasted essay
I was extremely intoxicated

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Written by: Benji Madden, John Feldmann

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