Not many rock groups implore the use of a theremin; but I for one have alwa… Read Full Bio ↴Not many rock groups implore the use of a theremin; but I for one have always dug that weird magical little thing. Ever since I saw absolute genius Cato ‘Salsa’ Thomassen use it. I was therefor pleasantly surprised when I heard the Brazilian foursome Mocho Diablo use it on their debut EP called Green. Made up out of three guys from Flaming Moe - Guilherme Klaussner (vocals, theremin), Mauricio Peruche (guitar), Thiago Pinho (drums) - and a new bassplayer - Murilo Silva (bass) - they recorded five straight up rock songs that rub against stoner and borrow some grungy greatness from the big names. Soulful gritty rock with a tasty sharp edge, fascinating structures and a truckload of savory riffs. Add to this the balanced and succulent drums and a lot of room for a sickly steady bass, dueling with the guitar and delivering little funky ditties. You know you’ve got some absolute gold on yer hands! Last but not least we have a vocalist that borders on greatness as well. Mocho Diablo, simply irresistible, absolutely wonderful and green no more!

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My Enemy
Mocho Diablo Lyrics

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Suddenly all the clocks began
to run slower
Than all the rush inside my veins

Whisper sings to avoid this fray
I got myself
inside of a running wheel again

Who is never wrong is rarely right
Ain't no peace enough to skip a fight
Like a drug you barely can say no
Raise your fist and taste the passion and the blood

Hey momma bless
Hey father blast
My enemy

When will you realize? The point of being right
No one has ever shown
Yes glory, no control!

Hey momma bless

Hey father blast
My enemy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mocho Diablo's song "My Enemy" provides an insightful and intense portrayal of the complex human emotions of anger, frustration, and confusion. The opening lines "Suddenly all the clocks began to run slower than all the rush inside my veins" serve as a metaphor to describe how time seems to stand still when we are consumed by our emotions. It reflects the idea of being in a state of internal chaos and feeling stuck, unable to move forward.

The following lines "Whisper sings to avoid this fray, I got myself inside of a running wheel again" describe how the singer is trying to cope with their emotions by seeking solace in music. The phrase "running wheel" symbolizes the constant cycle of negativity and self-doubt that one can get trapped in when going through a difficult time.

The lyrics then take a more aggressive turn with the lines "Who is never wrong is rarely right, Ain't no peace enough to skip a fight, Like a drug you barely can say no, Raise your fist and taste the passion and the blood". The singer seems to be acknowledging that even if they strive to always be right, it may not matter in the end. The rush of adrenaline and the feeling of power that comes with being in a fight can be addicting, despite the negative consequences. The final lines "Hey momma bless, Hey father blast, My enemy, When will you realize? The point of being right, No one has ever shown, Yes glory, no control!" highlight how the singer is reaching out for some form of divine intervention. They express frustration with their enemy, who may not understand that being right is meaningless without control or understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Suddenly all the clocks began to run slower
Time seems to drag on endlessly.

Than all the rush inside my veins
Despite feeling rushed and restless, everything else around me seems to be slowing down.

Whisper sings to avoid this fray
I try to calm myself down using whatever methods I can.

I got myself inside of a running wheel again
I'm stuck in a cycle of repetitive behavior and can't seem to break free.

Who is never wrong is rarely right
Just because you always think you're right doesn't mean you actually are.

Ain't no peace enough to skip a fight
Sometimes, conflicts are inevitable no matter how much you try to avoid them.

Like a drug you barely can say no
Even though you know something is bad for you, it's still hard to resist.

Raise your fist and taste the passion and the blood
Get ready to fight for what you believe in, even if it means getting hurt in the process.

Hey momma bless
Asking for a mother's blessing or protection.

Hey father blast
Asking for a father's strength or support.

My enemy
Acknowledging the presence of an opponent.