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.
Que Bonito Es No Hacer Nada
Three Souls in My Mind Lyrics
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Que bonito es no hacer nada
Y despues de no hacer nada descansar,
Me gusta perder el tiempo,
me gusta la libertad,
Soy due
ño de mi tiempo,
y eso es lo que me hace feliz.
In English, the lyrics mean "How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest. How beautiful it is to do nothing and then rest. I like to waste time, I like freedom, I am the owner of my time, and that is what makes me happy."
The song Que Bonito Es No Hacer Nada is a celebration of the simple pleasures in life, such as taking the time to relax and enjoy the moment. The song reflects a laid-back and carefree attitude towards life, emphasizing the importance of taking time for oneself and not succumbing to the pressures of society. The lyrics remind us that sometimes the best things in life are the things that are done purely for our own enjoyment, rather than for any external reward or recognition.
The song has been popular in Mexico and Latin America since its release in the 1970s. It is considered a classic of the rock en español genre, and has been covered by numerous other artists over the years. The band Three Souls in My Mind, which later became known as El Tri, were one of the pioneers of the rock en español movement, and helped to create a new sound that blended traditional Mexican music with elements of rock and roll.
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