Chota
Ozomatli · Other Songs - Ozomatli
Cuidado, ahi viene, cubrete lacara
Los derechos de un ser humano
Fueron violados por otro ser humano
Unos policias se aprovecharon de la
Autoridad que la gente les dieron
Entrenados a llevarse un hombre sin violar derechos
Abusaron suautoridad, palizaron un hombre sin piedad
Nosotros la gente que les dimos
Autoridad, igual, se lo podemos quitar
Eso fue lo que yo vi, lo que les digo, ocurrio asi
He caught a nightstick lick to the brain piece
It's a new day but it's the same beast hopin' that the pain cease
He hopin that your brainsleak
On the concrete from his heat or from his feet
Is he s'ose tomaintain peace or is it beef
Like a t-bone steak they like to seebones break
The way they cuff you, the way they hobble through laws
With his foot in your back screamin probable
'Cause not only do flawsoccur when you serve and protect
You swerve and project bullets That don't deserve to connect
To bystanders and perpetrators of alesser crime
Evil that you shine will never stand the test of time
Let's define brutality in its entirety force unnecessarily
Some think it's a fantasy I think it's a tragedy
How we let the people who we call protectors inflict and oppress us
Chota - Ozomatli
Ozomatli's "Chota" stands as a vibrant testament to the band's mastery of traditional Mexican folkloric rhythms fused with contemporary rock energy. Recorded during the group's prolific period in the early 2000s, the track exemplifies their signature sound, characterized by the driving percussion of the mariachi ensemble and the electric guitar work of guitarist John Vanderslice. The song captures the spirited, communal atmosphere of a live performance, translating the complex polyrhythms of the norteño and son jarocho traditions into a format that resonates globally. As a staple of their discography, "Chota" highlights the band's ability to honor indigenous musical heritage while pushing the boundaries of genre, creating a dynamic auditory experience that remains central to their legacy in world music and rock fusion.