Camilo Lara is the one-man dynamo behind Mexican Institute of Sound, also k… Read Full Bio ↴Camilo Lara is the one-man dynamo behind Mexican Institute of Sound, also known as Instituto Mexicano del Sonido. Hailing from the sprawling metropolis that is Mexico City, Lara channels his inner rockstar, while holding down a day job as head of a major label. Like a musical superhero, Lara steps out of his executive alter ego, gets involved with the underground musica movement and begins his musical mission delivering electronic masterpieces with only the help of his computer, his nurturing imagination, and his awesome collection of vinyl.

Lara’s genius is not his ability to hide behind a computer screen or immerse himself in the world of modern technology (in which he’s admittedly quite a clumsy participant), but rather lies in his ability to carefully select and blend diverse musical references that will surprise and delight even the most discriminating listener. Camilo Lara has distinguished himself as a musical trendsetter among his circle of friends with his annual Christmas compilation of the year’s best tracks and unreleased MIS tracks, which has fast become a sought-after collector’s item. This hobby led Lara to collaborate on remixes under the moniker of Mexican Institute of Sound for bands and friends like Placebo, Le Hammond Inferno, Gecko Turner, and Babasónicos.

Lara has collaborated on remixes for bands and friends such as Placebo, Gecko Turner, Perez Prado, Mazarin, Quantic Soul Orchestra, Gershon Kingsley, Irving Fields, Babasonicos, and Le Hammond Inferno.

La Kebradita
Mexican Institute of Sound Lyrics

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Yesterdays, how quick they change
All lost and long gone now
It's hard to remember anything moving at the speed of sound
Moving with the speed of sound
And yet I'm still holdin' tight to this dream of distant light
in that somehow I'll survive
But this night has been a long one
Waiting on a sun that just don't come

Can I forgive what I cannot forget
And live a lie?
I could give it one more try
Why deny this drive inside, just looking for some peace
Every time I get me some it gets the best of me
I'm not much left, you see
And yet I'm still holdin' tight to this dream of distant light
And that, somehow I'll survive
But this night has been a long one
Waiting on a word that never comes
A whisper in the dark
Is that you or just my thoughts
I'm wide awake and reaching out
It's gone so quiet now

Could it be I'm farther out?
Movin' faster than the speed of sound

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "La Kebradita" by the Mexican Institute of Sound depict the fleeting nature of time and the struggle to hold onto dreams amidst a fast-paced, uncertain world. The opening lines acknowledge the inevitability of change and the difficulty of keeping up with the rapid speed of life- "Yesterdays, how quick they change, all lost and long gone now. It's hard to remember anything moving at the speed of sound." Despite this, the singer clings to a "dream of distant light," a metaphor for hope and a better future, and the belief that they will survive whatever challenges they face.

The song grapples with the theme of forgiveness, as the singer wonders if they can forgive what they cannot forget and live a lie. They express a drive for peace but acknowledge that every time they find it, it "gets the best of" them. The lyrics suggest a sense of weariness and exhaustion, with the singer feeling like there isn't much left of them- "I'm not much left, you see."

The final lines of the song introduce a sense of uncertainty and a feeling of being lost, as the singer wonders if they are "farther out" and moving faster than the speed of sound. The absence of a response to their whispered pleas for guidance adds to the overall feeling of isolation and confusion.

Overall, "La Kebradita" is a poignant reflection on the transitory nature of time and the unrelenting pace of life, as well as the struggle to hold onto hope and find forgiveness amidst uncertainty and hardship.

Line by Line Meaning

Yesterdays, how quick they change
The past changes quickly

All lost and long gone now
The past is completely lost and gone

It's hard to remember anything moving at the speed of sound
It's difficult to recall anything that moves as quickly as sound

Moving with the speed of sound
Traveling extremely fast

And yet I'm still holdin' tight to this dream of distant light in that somehow I'll survive
Holding onto hope for the future despite obstacles

But this night has been a long one
The present moment feels difficult and never-ending

Waiting on a sun that just don't come
Waiting for something that may never happen

Can I forgive what I cannot forget And live a lie?
Wondering if it's possible to forgive but still live a lie

I could give it one more try
Feeling a sense of determination to try again

Why deny this drive inside, just looking for some peace
Questioning why the desire for peace should be denied

Every time I get me some it gets the best of me
Struggling to handle the effects of finding peace

I'm not much left, you see
Feeling drained and defeated

And yet I'm still holdin' tight to this dream of distant light And that, somehow I'll survive
Still holding onto hope for the future despite feeling defeated

But this night has been a long one Waiting on a word that never comes
The present moment feels difficult and unending because of a lack of communication

A whisper in the dark Is that you or just my thoughts
Not being sure if someone is communicating or if it's just imagination

I'm wide awake and reaching out
Being alert and trying to connect with others

It's gone so quiet now Could it be I'm farther out?
Noticing a lack of communication and feeling disconnected

Movin' faster than the speed of sound
Traveling extremely fast

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