Three Souls was part of a burgeoning Mexican rock movement that had ties to rock's African American roots, the U.S. counterculture, and the then-globalizing recording industry. As rock in Mexico was originally seen as "inauthentic" when sung in Spanish, Three Souls mostly sang covers of American rock and blues songs in English. However, at the Festival de Avándaro, often called "Mexico's Woodstock", they crossed over, singing first in English, then in Spanish. From then on they recorded primarily in Spanish, writing most of their own songs. When asked why they switched to Spanish, Lora replied that it was important for the audience to understand the messages of the songs. While Three Souls had a popular following among the younger generation while singing in English, changing attitudes toward rock pushed the band to perform in the "hoyos fonquis", where the lower classes held semi-chaotic rock shows. Singing in his original language and for a new, energetic, young, and discontented audience, Lora's songs began reflecting more of the reality of the daily lives of average Mexicans, while simultaneously allowing concertgoers to forget those same troubles. Lora gave his own identity to Mexican rock & roll, becoming its emblem.
Amor Amor
Three Souls in My Mind Lyrics
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A cantar mi canci
ón
Si hay alguien que me escucha
Que me preste atención
Amor, amor,
Es lo que pido yo
Amor, amor,
Es lo que pido yo
These lyrics are from the song "Amor, Amor" by Three Souls in My Mind. The lyrics indicate the singer's deep yearning for love and the song is a plea to be heard by someone who will offer him attention. He sings about coming from afar to share his song, and all he seeks in return is love. The repetition of the lyrics "Amor, amor, Es lo que pido yo" reinforces the singer's message and highlights his insistence on the importance of love.
This song speaks to universal human desires for love and connection, as well as the longing for a receptive audience. The singer wants to be seen and heard, and he is willing to let his vulnerability show in order to reach out and connect with others.
Writer(s): Alejandro Lora Serna
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