De La Vida
Ill Nino · One Nation Underground [2005]
But are you even knowing
That I'm accepting your existence?
Do you even breathe?
Still there is no tomorrow
That lies ahead in your cup of sorrow
Living wine, this coral reef
Now holds in time a part of me
But I can't spare the air to breathe
Just take it all away
Laid to rest
No oceans onto you will confess
Self-compressed
A dollar life, so self-possessed
La agua que te guia es todo un mar de porquerias
You will not emerge from this
But when everything is said and done...
Tell me
Lo que no paso
De tu vida
Breathless and knowing
Nunca sentistes la paz y el amor
De tu vida
So this is your nothing
You can't erase me
I speak
Expecting some connection
While hosting the deception
Of what will never be
Well, the one point that is missing
Is the only thing that keeps you listening
Living wine, this coral reef
Now holds in time a part of me
But I can't spare the air to breathe
Just take it all away
Self-suppressed
So much for having the will to express
Buried in
This murky end lurking within
La suerte de tu vida es que ser libre no existe
You will not emerge from this
But when everything is said and done...
Tell me
Lo que no paso
De tu vida
Breathless and knowing
Nunca sentistes la paz y el amor
De tu vida
That this is your nothing
Look at what I have made of you
Y tu vida
Breatless and knowing
Nunca vivistes lo que es el dolor
De tu vida
That this is your nothing
Look at what I have made of you!
Laid to rest!
No oceans here will come for you to confess
Now in distress!
A dollar life, bred just for me to possess
Possess!
Lo que no paso
De tu vida
Breathless and knowing
Nunca sentistes la paz y el amor
De tu vida
That this is your nothing
Look at what I have made of you!
Y tu vida
Breatless and knowing
Nunca vivistes lo que es el dolor
De tu vida
That this is your nothing
Look at what I have made of you!
De La Vida by Ill Nino
Ill Nino's "De La Vida" stands as a defining track from the 2005 album One Nation Underground, capturing the raw energy and social commentary characteristic of his work during the mid-2000s. The song exemplifies the gritty, unpolished aesthetic that became a hallmark of his discography, blending elements of punk and alternative rock with themes of urban struggle and resilience. Released alongside other notable tracks like "All I Ask For," the recording reflects a period where Ill Nino was actively shaping a distinct voice within the English rock scene, prioritizing authenticity over commercial polish. Its inclusion on the Best Of compilation further cemented its status as a staple of his catalog, resonating with listeners who appreciate the direct, no-nonsense approach found in his earlier recordings.