As a strictly homemade project, his music relies 100% on digital sounds, emulating the organic and latin feeling of his albums Cosmos Tropicale (2018) and Atlas (2019). Following the massive success of La Niña del Volcán, alongside Polocorp — DJ from Polo & Pan — YoSoyMatt keeps tightening his style whilst exploring different genres and motifs, decorating the music with powerful characters living in sweet stories, turning back our attention into an exquisite audiobook.
As one of the leaders of the next generation artists (Warner Music Group), YoSoyMatt is pushing the boundaries of regional latin american sounds into the future of the electronic agenda and as a musical advocate of the sounds inspired by the ocean, Once upon the Sea (2021) came at the right time. Joining forces with Ian Urbina, this EP will surely reach the hearts of those who wish to take a deeper look into the water.
His latest release is a rework of Desta French’s “Ojos Negros”, where a clash of electronic beats, Hip-Hop jams and Latin Soul, collide. You will dance like nobody’s watching…
Sr. Tigre
YoSoyMatt Lyrics
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Le prometo que mis rayas son inciertas
Maquillaje regional dejando huella
En la oscuridad de la selva tropical
En la jungla, tu pelaje viste de color la hierba
Entre lianas que descansan en la tierra
Su reinado se respeta en la arboleda
Señor tigre, que dolor aqueja su existir felino
No hay humano que no tiemble como un niño
Al pisar, su reino humedecido
Por la oscuridad de su selva tropical
Tropical, tropical, tropical
Tropical, tropical, tropical
Tropical, tropical, tropical
Tropical, tropical, tropical
El tigre se lo llevó a la sombra de un árbol
Y lo acostó sobre la raíz
Le mostró su fiero colmillo
Y la combinación de blanco y naranja
Sobre la selva tropical preguntó
Que si era feliz destruyendo su tierra
Que lo vio crecer desde que era cachorro
El respeto se gana, el amor se alimenta
La ternura se acaba y la selva se humecta
Las miradas se cruzan, la piedad se concentra
Pero el hambre confunde, la paciencia termina
El espacio reduce, la selva se conquista
Todo desaparece, sobre el monte florece
Otro tigre después
Otro tigre después
Otro tigre después
The lyrics of "Sr. Tigre" by YoSoyMatt explore the existence and power dynamics of a tiger in the tropical jungle. The song begins by addressing the tiger as "Señor tigre" and asking for permission to pass through its territory. The singer acknowledges that the tiger's stripes are unpredictable, signifying the mysterious nature of the animal. The regional makeup leaves a mark in the darkness of the tropical jungle, hinting at the presence of different cultures and traditions in the natural environment.
The second verse describes how the tiger's fur brings color to the grass in the jungle. It mentions the hanging vines resting on the ground and the reverence that the tiger commands in the forest. The tiger's reign is respected and feared by all who encounter it.
The chorus repeats the word "tropical," emphasizing the setting and the vibrancy of the jungle.
The third verse addresses the pain and existential struggle of the tiger's feline existence. The singer remarks that no human can remain unafraid in the presence of the tiger. The lyrics highlight the dampness of the tiger's territory and its impact on anyone who enters.
In the next lines, the tiger takes the singer to the shade of a tree and reveals its fierce teeth. The tiger's white and orange combination creates a striking visual against the backdrop of the tropical jungle. The tiger asks if the singer is happy destroying its land, emphasizing the destructive impact of human actions on the natural world. The lyrics suggest that respect is earned, love is nurtured, and tenderness fades away as the jungle becomes more moist with the tiger's presence.
The final lines repeat the phrase "Otro tigre después" (another tiger afterwards), which could signify the continuation of the cycle of power and destruction in the jungle.
Overall, "Sr. Tigre" delves into themes of power, respect, and the consequences of human actions on the natural world, using the tiger and the tropical jungle as metaphors.
Line by Line Meaning
Señor tigre, déjeme pasar por su vereda
Kind sir tiger, allow me to walk through your path
Le prometo que mis rayas son inciertas
I promise that my stripes are uncertain
Maquillaje regional dejando huella
Regional makeup leaving a mark
En la oscuridad de la selva tropical
In the darkness of the tropical jungle
En la jungla, tu pelaje viste de color la hierba
In the jungle, your fur colors the grass
Entre lianas que descansan en la tierra
Among lianas resting on the ground
Su reinado se respeta en la arboleda
His reign is respected in the woodland
Señor tigre, que dolor aqueja su existir felino
Kind sir tiger, what pain afflicts your feline existence
No hay humano que no tiemble como un niño
There's no human who doesn't tremble like a child
Al pisar, su reino humedecido
When stepping, his moistened kingdom
Por la oscuridad de su selva tropical
Through the darkness of his tropical jungle
El tigre se lo llevó a la sombra de un árbol
The tiger took him to the shade of a tree
Y lo acostó sobre la raíz
And laid him on the root
Le mostró su fiero colmillo
He showed him his fierce fang
Y la combinación de blanco y naranja
And the combination of white and orange
Sobre la selva tropical preguntó
He asked about the tropical jungle
Que si era feliz destruyendo su tierra
If he was happy destroying his land
Que lo vio crecer desde que era cachorro
That he saw him grow since he was a cub
El respeto se gana, el amor se alimenta
Respect is earned, love is nourished
La ternura se acaba y la selva se humecta
Tenderness ends and the jungle becomes moist
Las miradas se cruzan, la piedad se concentra
Looks cross paths, pity concentrates
Pero el hambre confunde, la paciencia termina
But hunger confuses, patience ends
El espacio reduce, la selva se conquista
Space reduces, the jungle is conquered
Todo desaparece, sobre el monte florece
Everything disappears, flowers bloom on the hill
Otro tigre después
Another tiger later
Otro tigre después
Another tiger later
Otro tigre después
Another tiger later
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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En efecto
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Completamente de acuerdo
@neeriabr
Claramente.
@jrg_gomzz
tal parece jajaja, yo encontre esta joya escuchando una playlist random en spotify
@dyronlechuga1289
Tan cierto
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No elegimos escuchar esta obra, ella nos eligió
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La magia del Spotify
@gigifreire4284
literal, yo le pedí a alexa que me pause la musica, y me entendió otra cosa, y me puso esta canción
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Amén