
Mau & Ricky are a dynamic Venezuelan Latin pop and reggaeton duo made up of brothers Mauricio Alberto "Mau" Reglero Rodríguez and Ricardo Andrés "Ricky" Reglero Rodríguez. Born and raised in Caracas before moving to Miami, they are the sons of the celebrated singer Ricardo Montaner, blending rich musical heritage with modern urban sounds.
Since debuting in 2011, Mau & Ricky have captivated audiences with hits like "Mi Mala" and their acclaimed album Para Aventuras y Curiosidades, which reached No. 3 on Billboard's Latin Pop charts. Known for their songwriting prowess, they have crafted hits for stars such as Thalía, Ricky Martin, and Karol G. Recognized with Latin Grammy nominations and YouTube Music's "Artist on the Rise" title, the duo continues to shape Latin music with energetic rhythms and heartfelt lyrics. Follow their journey for an exciting fusion of Latin pop and reggaeton that keeps your playlist vibrant and your Spanish growing.
Mau y Ricky team up with Mexican singer Carin León for "Llorar Y Llorar", and it hits straight in the feelings. The song is about that terrible moment when you realize a breakup is completely unavoidable. Even if you try to hold on with both hands, the other person is already slipping away: "Aunque con las dos manos te agarre te voy a perder" [Even if I hold you with both hands, I'm going to lose you]. The narrator looks back on the small details that faded over time, like how they stopped going on dates alone without friends tagging along, or remembering when he used to know what she wanted to eat before she even looked at the menu.
What makes this track stand out is its mix of absolute misery and funny, practical desperation. When it is time for the final goodbye, the singer asks to hear that last "te amo" [I love you] in the bathroom: "Dímelo en el baño pa' que el eco dure más / Pa' que todas tus amigas y mis compas no me vean llorar" [Tell me in the bathroom so the echo lasts longer / So all your friends and my buddies don't see me cry]. Notice the slang switch here between Mexican and Venezuelan Spanish: León sings about his "compas" [buddies / pals], while Mau y Ricky use the Venezuelan word "panas" [buddies / pals]. Both just want to hide in the restroom so their friends do not see them breaking down.
La Boca is a sunny, feel-good anthem where Venezuelan brothers Mau y Ricky team up with their friend Camilo to celebrate the irresistible power of a single kiss. Over tropical beats and playful chants, the trio confess that they are addicted to one special mouth: they cannot sleep, they keep staring at their phones, and every memory of her dancing feels like waves rolling onto a beach. The song’s title literally means the mouth, and throughout the chorus they repeat how they are "dying to kiss that mouth" again.
Beneath the upbeat groove lies a mix of passion and possessiveness. The singers admit they get jealous, feel older when she is away, and even "melt like ice in the desert" without her. In other words, this is a catchy love plea that says, Come back right now, because no one else compares to you, and my body can’t wait another second.
Mau y Ricky, wenezuelski duet braci, połączyli tutaj siły z meksykańskim wokalistą Carinem Leónem i stworzyli kawałek o rozstaniu, w którym ból miesza się z zaskakującym, niemal komicznym dramatyzmem. Zamiast udawać twardziela, narrator otwarcie przyznaje, że trzymanie miłości obiema rękami nic nie da: „Aunque con las dos manos te agarre te voy a perder” (Choćbym trzymał cię obiema rękami, i tak cię stracę). Najlepsza i najbardziej bezpośrednia jest prośba o ostatnie pożegnanie w łazience: „Dímelo en el baño pa' que el eco dure más / Pa' que todas tus amigas y mis compas no me vean llorar” (Powiedz mi to w łazience, żeby echo trwało dłużej / Żeby wszystkie twoje przyjaciółki i moi kumple nie widzieli, jak płaczę). Przy okazji łap przydatny hiszpański slang: słowa compas oraz użyte w innej zwrotce panas oznaczają po prostu dobrych ziomków lub kumpli.
Utwór wylicza drobne, bolesne detale gasnącego związku. Wspomina czasy, kiedy znali się tak dobrze, że ona nie musiała nawet zerkać w kartę dań: „Y antes no hacía falta que miraras el menú / Porque yo sabía lo que querías comer antes que tú” (Kiedyś nie musiałaś patrzeć w menu, bo wiedziałem, co chcesz zjeść, zanim sama to wiedziałaś). Teraz na randki wpychają się jej koleżanki, pocałunki zniknęły, a on sam karmi się złudzeniami o powrocie, wiedząc, że tylko się okłamuje: „me estoy mintiendo” (okłamuję samego siebie). To szczera opowieść o facecie, który woli zamknąć się w kafelkowanym pokoju, byle tylko ocalić resztki dumy przed znajomymi.
Have you ever felt an instant spark with someone you just locked eyes with across the room? Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky team up with Manuel Turizo and Camilo to sing about that exact rush. In "Desconocidos", two people are complete strangers—"Apenas somos dos desconocidos" ("We are barely two strangers")—who want to kiss, but they are terrified of catching feelings too fast. The vibe is honest and playful. Instead of promising eternal devotion on day one, the lyrics keep things realistic with the line: "Yo sé que es mentira / Decir que soy el hombre de tu vida" ("I know it is a lie to say I am the man of your life").
The chorus drives home the ultimate party rule: take it slow so you don't ruin a good thing. They sing, "Paso a paso, que la cagamos" ("Step by step, or we'll mess it up"). The phrase "la cagamos" comes from the very common, informal slang verb cagarla, which literally means to screw up or blow it. Between dancing slow ("¡Y lo bailamos lentico!") and hoping to watch the sunrise together ("Y ver el amanecer contigo"), the track is all about enjoying the night without rushing into heavy romance.
Mau y Ricky's "Canción 2" is a super honest look at how timing is everything in love. Our singer admits he was a bit of a mess a few years back, saying, "No hubiese funcionado si te hubiese conocido un par de años atrás cuando yo estaba perdido" [It wouldn't have worked if I had met you a couple of years ago when I was lost]. He wasn't a bad guy, but he was definitely a player, falling for "una, dos y tres" [one, two, and three] women at a time. He's actually grateful he didn't meet his current love sooner, because he knows he would have messed it up!
It's a really relatable feeling, right? He says, "Sé mucho de culos, sé mucho de alcohol, pero no conozco lo que es el amor" [I know a lot about butts, I know a lot about alcohol, but I don't know what love is]. Now, with this person, he wants to learn to be in love "hasta envejecer" [until he grows old]. He's saying he's finally ready for the real thing, and he's thankful for the journey that brought him to this point. It's a sweet and surprisingly deep song about growing up and finding true love at the right moment.
Mi Mala is a playful, urban-pop confession about two people who love the thrill of a no-strings-attached romance. Mau y Ricky and Colombian superstar Karol G trade verses like flirty text messages, admitting that they both ring other doorbells and share their time with other lovers, yet somehow keep coming back to each other. The repeated line “Si tú no me quieres, yo tampoco busco amor contigo” makes it clear: this is not a heartbreak story but a celebration of mutual freedom and crystal-clear honesty.
Behind the catchy beat and cheeky chorus, the song champions self-confidence and emotional independence. Calling themselves “mi mala” and “tu mala” (my bad girl, your bad girl), the singers flip the traditional idea of loyalty on its head, turning it into a game of equal power where nobody owes anyone anything except a good time. It is a bold anthem for listeners who prefer adventure over commitment, proving that as long as the rules are transparent, even a “bad” relationship can feel irresistibly good.
Mal Acostumbrao is a flirty confession from Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky plus Argentine star María Becerra. At first, their meetings seemed casual, but every stolen kiss and late-night dance has turned into a full-blown habit. The singers trade lines about how seeing each other sends butterflies racing, how touching has become a delicious addiction, and how the idea of going home alone now feels impossible.
Underneath the playful reggaetón beat lies a relatable theme: getting so spoiled by someone’s presence that normal life no longer satisfies. They admit they are "dos adictos" to that close-body dancing and sunrise cuddling, caught between bliss and the fear of needing each other too much. The song captures the rush of a romance that started light but quickly spiraled into an irresistible routine, leaving both lovers happily “mal acostumbrados” to every embrace.
Mau y Ricky's "Desmaquillada" is all about that exciting, early stage of a relationship when you're completely smitten and can't get enough of someone. The song kicks off with the singer spotting someone across the room and feeling an instant connection, saying, "En tu mirada lo vi" [I saw it in your eyes]. He's bold and confident, noting that she wasn't scared off by his approach. It's a playful chase, with lines like, "Estoy buscando una excusa pa' quitarte la blusa" [I'm looking for an excuse to take off your blouse], showing his desire to get closer.
But it's not just about physical attraction; there's a real affection here. He calls her his "musa" [muse] and "consentida" [darling], promising to give her anything she asks for. The chorus reveals the song's sweetest sentiment: he loves her "desmaquillada" [without makeup], just as she is, even "recién levantada" [just woken up]. It's a celebration of natural beauty and genuine connection, where she has "to' los poderes" [all the power] over him. He's so into her that he imagines their night escalating quickly, thinking, "No creo que lleguemos al cuarto, ni creo que lleguemos a la casa" [I don't think we'll make it to the room, nor do I think we'll make it home]. It's a fun, flirty track about falling hard and loving someone for their true self.
"Para Olvidarte" ("To Forget You") is Mau y Ricky's confession that moving on hasn't worked. The hook admits it outright — "Para olvidarte" ("to forget you") — describing someone who shows up "a curarme" ("to heal me") with someone new, only to find the old feeling never left. The chorus repeats "Aunque nunca me los" ("even if you never give them to me"), a stubborn refusal to let go even while chasing a cure that doesn't exist.
It's a classic breakup-in-denial song: every attempt at distraction just proves how present the memory still is. The repeated "oh" outro isn't filler — it's the sound of someone who's run out of words for the ache and is just sitting inside it.
"Arte" is Mau & Ricky's answer to a relationship gone sour: instead of a breakup ballad, the brothers turn heartbreak into a reason to make music. They open low, admitting "Basta con tocar el fondo" ["It's enough to hit rock bottom"], and spend the verses cataloguing the ways they numbed themselves — healing just to get sick again, chasing comfort just to unsettle someone else — before turning the pain outward: "Y quién te dio el derecho ilícito para opinar" ["And who gave you the illicit right to speak your mind"].
The hook is the whole thesis: "Canto por mí, mí, mí, que la garganta me delate" ["I sing for me, me, me, let my throat give me away"], "Yo canto por amor al arte" ["I sing for the love of art"]. Singing becomes the confession they couldn't make out loud — the art itself is the closure.
Att bli dumpad svider ordentligt, men Mau y Ricky och Carin León tar dramat ett steg längre här. Texten handlar om att inse att slutet är nära, hur hårt man än försöker hålla fast: ”Aunque con las dos manos te agarre te voy a perder” (Även om jag håller dig med båda händerna kommer jag att förlora dig). Sångaren minns små vardagliga detaljer som visar hur nära de var förr, som att han kunde hennes matbeställning utantill: ”antes no hacía falta que miraras el menú / Porque yo sabía lo que querías comer antes que tú” (förr behövde du inte ens titta på menyn / för jag visste vad du ville äta innan du visste det själv). Nu följer hennes kompisar med på varje dejt och kyssarna har tagit slut.
Det bästa med låten är den brutalt ärliga och lite komiska desperationen. Han vill inte att någon ska se tårarna och ber henne därför att säga hejdå inne på toaletten: ”Si te despides diciendo un te amo / Dímelo en el baño pa' que el eco dure más / Pa' que todas tus amigas y mis compas no me vean llorar” (Om du säger farväl med ett ’jag älskar dig’, säg det i badrummet så att ekot varar längre / så att alla dina tjejkompisar och mina polare inte ser mig gråta). Lägg märke till orden ”compas” och ”panas” i texten. Det är två vanliga latinamerikanska slangord för nära vänner eller polare. Han låtsas inte vara tuff, utan erkänner rakt ut att han intalar sig själv att de kommer bli ihop igen, fast han vet att det är en lögn.
Soms voel je een relatiebreuk al van kilometers ver aankomen, en dat is precies wat het Venezolaanse popduo Mau y Ricky samen met Carin León bezingt in Llorar Y Llorar. Zelfs als je iemand met beide handen probeert vast te houden ("Aunque con las dos manos te agarre te voy a perder"), glipt diegene toch door je vingers. De zangers kijken terug op de pijnlijke details van het uit elkaar groeien: vroeger kende je elkaars bestelling in het restaurant nog uit je hoofd, nu gaan er opeens vriendinnen mee op dates en vallen er geen kussen meer. Je hoopt stiekem nog op een hereniging, maar weet dondersgoed dat je jezelf voor de gek houdt.
Wat dit nummer extra leuk maakt, is de dramatische, haast komische eerlijkheid. De zanger wil het onvermijdelijke afscheid best aanhoren, maar dan wel op één specifieke plek: "Dímelo en el baño pa' que el eco dure más" (Zeg het tegen me in de badkamer, zodat de echo langer duurt). Waarom? Zodat die laatste "ik hou van jou" extra lang naklinkt, én zodat niemand hem ziet breken. Hij wil zijn tranen namelijk koste wat kost verbergen voor "tus amigas y mis compas" (jouw vriendinnen en mijn maten). Let trouwens goed op de Spaanse straattaal: in het ene couplet zingen ze "compas" (afkorting van compadres, makkers) en even later "panas", typisch Venezolaans voor vrienden. Een herkenbaar potje liefdesverdriet met een flinke scheut badkamerdrama!
„Llorar Y Llorar“ von Mau y Ricky, einem Künstler aus Venezuela, zusammen mit Carin León ist ein Trennungslied mit einer herrlich direkten Idee: Man kann jemanden noch so festhalten, „Aunque con las dos manos te agarre te voy a perder“ [Auch wenn ich dich mit beiden Händen festhalte, werde ich dich verlieren]. Die erzählende Person weiß, dass sie aufhören möchte zu lieben, es aber nicht schaffen wird. Besonders witzig und traurig zugleich ist der Wunsch: „Si te despides diciendo un te amo, dímelo en el baño pa’ que el eco dure más“ [Wenn du dich mit einem „Ich liebe dich“ verabschiedest, sag es mir im Bad, damit das Echo länger bleibt]. „Pa’“ ist die umgangssprachliche Kurzform von „para“, also „damit“. Das Bad wird zum kleinen Versteck, weil die Freundinnen und Freunde den Tränen nicht zusehen sollen. „Compas“ und „panas“ bedeuten hier einfach Freunde oder Kumpel.
Im zweiten Teil wird klar, dass die Beziehung schon länger bröckelt: Es gibt keine Verabredungen mehr zu zweit, und früher wusste die Person sogar, was der andere im Restaurant bestellen wollte, ohne in die Speisekarte zu schauen. Nun sagt der Partner, dass sie sich nicht mehr küssen und nicht mehr lieben. Der Schmerz wird mit einer selbsttäuschenden Hoffnung verbunden: „Y yo me preparo para un reencuentro que sé que nunca va a pasar“ [Und ich bereite mich auf ein Wiedersehen vor, von dem ich weiß, dass es nie passieren wird]. Dazu kommt der bittere Satz „Que la felicidad no la compra el dinero“ [Glück kann man nicht mit Geld kaufen]. So klingt das Lied gleichzeitig nach Weinen, peinlichen Schutzplänen im Badezimmer und dem Versuch, einen Abschied noch ein paar Sekunden länger zu hören.
Mau y Ricky ile Carin León’un “Llorar Y Llorar” şarkısı, biten bir ilişkinin ardından sevdiğini bırakmayı başaramayan birinin ağzından anlatılıyor. Anlatıcı, “Aunque quiera dejar de quererte no voy a poder” [Seni sevmeyi bırakmak istesem de bunu başaramayacağım] diyerek daha ilk anda çaresizliğini kabul ediyor. Sevgilisine iki eliyle sarılsa bile onu kaybedeceğini biliyor. Ayrılık anındaki “seni seviyorum” sözünü banyoda söylemesini istemesi ise hem komik hem de çok acı: “Dímelo en el baño pa’ que el eco dure más” [Bana banyoda söyle ki yankısı daha uzun sürsün]. Böylece o son söz, banyodaki yankıyla biraz daha devam edecek ve arkadaşları onun ağladığını görmeyecek. Buradaki pa’, günlük dilde para kelimesinin kısaltmasıdır; compas ve panas da arkadaşlar anlamında kullanılan samimi kelimelerdir.
Şarkı, ilişkinin nasıl yavaşça uzaklaştığını da küçük ayrıntılarla gösteriyor. Eskiden baş başa çıkılan randevuların yerini arkadaşların da geldiği buluşmalar almış; anlatıcı, partnerinin ne yiyeceğini menüye bakmadan bilirken artık aralarındaki yakınlık kalmamış. “Ya no nos besábamos” [Artık öpüşmüyorduk] ve “ya no nos amábamos” [Artık birbirimizi sevmiyorduk] sözleri, ayrılığın bir anda değil, günlük hayatın içinde sessizce oluştuğunu söylüyor. O, zamanla unutulacağını biliyor ama hiç gerçekleşmeyecek bir yeniden buluşmaya hazırlanarak kendini kandırıyor. “Llorar y llorar” [Ağlamak ve ağlamak] nakaratı da tam bu yüzden şarkının en açık özeti gibi duruyor: para mutluluk satın alamıyor ve anlatıcı bu ayrılıktan kolayca toparlanamayacağını düşünüyor.
“Vivir Sin Ti” feels like stepping onto a neon-lit dance floor where love hits you like a shot of adrenaline. Mau y Ricky team up with CNCO to paint the picture of a romance so intense it scrambles their thoughts, makes them miss road signs, and turns even a quick kiss into an obsession. The verses brim with playful word-play—crashing cars, pounding hearts, spinning discos—to show how instantly and completely this attraction takes over.
Beneath the party beat lies a confession: life without this girl is unthinkable. Every chorus hammers home the line “ya no sé cómo vivir sin ti,” revealing a sweet yet desperate dependence. When she is not around, the guys cope by drinking, replaying memories, and imagining sweaty slow-dances that never seem to end. It’s a fun, flirty anthem that celebrates the dizzy excitement of falling head-over-heels while admitting that the thought of living without that spark is simply unbearable.
Have you ever been in that kind of relationship where you just can't quit each other, no matter how much you fight? Mau y Ricky and Elena Rose totally get it in "Agua"! This song is all about that magnetic pull, even when things get a little messy. The singer admits, "Me vuelve loco como a veces te desapareces y no me deja dormir" [It drives me crazy how sometimes you disappear and it doesn't let me sleep], showing that even the distance makes them want their partner more.
It's a fun, honest look at a love that's a bit dramatic but ultimately unbreakable. They sing, "Aunque peleemos no vamos a terminar, estamos claros, nadie duerme en el sofá" [Even if we fight we're not going to break up, we're clear, nobody sleeps on the couch]. And the best part? Those kisses are like "agua mineral" [mineral water] that "me quitan la sed y todo lo que me hace mal" [take away my thirst and everything that's bad for me]. It's a sweet reminder that some loves are just essential, like water!
Have you ever met someone and felt like your whole world just clicked into place? That's the heart of "Miami" by Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky! This song tells the story of two people who find each other completely by surprise. They both had their own separate lives, other plans, and even other partners. But as fate would have it, their paths crossed in Miami, and everything changed in an instant.
"Miami" is all about leaving the past behind for a love that feels destined. The singers describe a connection so strong that it makes them want a fresh start, a "borrón y cuenta nueva" (a clean slate). What started as just looking for fun turned into a deep, life-altering romance, proving that sometimes the most amazing things happen when you least expect them. It's a celebration of finding your person and realizing you'd choose them over and over again, no matter what.
Mau y Ricky, with Luísa Sonza and Big One, bring us a super fun, flirty track with "Tocando Madera"! It's all about that instant, undeniable spark when you meet someone new. The guys are totally captivated, saying things like "Desde que te vi, yo me quise acercar" [Since I saw you, I wanted to get closer] and "Con esa cara, no te voy a olvidar" [With that face, I won't forget you]. They're not even bothering to check if she's single, just going with the flow, hoping this good time keeps on rolling.
Luísa Sonza jumps in with her own confident vibe, ready to have a good time. She's all about enjoying herself, even if it means a little playful teasing. She sings, "Sabe soy una chica mala, Tua mala eu quero engolir" [You know I'm a bad girl, I want to swallow your badness] and even invites him to her place for some fun: "Vamos lá pra minha casa, Sei que é teu sonho de guri" [Let's go to my house, I know it's your boy's dream]. But she also makes it clear she's not looking for anything serious, warning, "Mas por favor, não se perca no apego, Eu sou fumaça, sou brilho, sou fuego" [But please, don't get lost in attachment, I am smoke, I am sparkle, I am fire]. It's a playful back-and-forth, with both sides hoping this exciting connection keeps happening, literally "tocando madera" [knocking on wood] for more!
“Cachito” is a lively love letter that mixes vulnerability with pure fiesta energy. Mau y Ricky and Danna Paola sing about that scary moment when someone you adore might walk out the door. They plead, “Llévate un cachito de mi corazón,” asking their lover to take a small piece of their heart, a shirt that still smells like them, and memories of sun-kissed beaches so the connection never fades. Underneath the playful beat, they confess a real fear of empty beds, long silent nights, and the slow crawl of time when love is gone.
Yet the song never stays sad for long— it flips into a cheeky celebration of passion and spontaneity. From promising midnight calls and “polvito tranqui’” rendezvous on the floor to popping bottles at the club, they show that what they share is sagrado (sacred) and worth every reckless adventure. “Cachito” reminds us that when love is true, you can pack a suitcase full of souvenirs and still crave the person themselves right by your side. It is a catchy blend of heart, humor, and Latin pop swagger that turns longing into an irresistible sing-along.
Mau y Ricky's "Once" is a super relatable song about that feeling when you just can't get over someone, even when you try to pretend you're fine. Our singer is definitely in his feels, waking up at 11 AM because, well, what's the point of getting up early when the person you want isn't there? He can't forget a specific sunset they shared, and even though he tries to hide it, he's totally bothered by the heartache. He's literally staring at the ceiling, wishing he was with them instead.
He realizes that nothing else can fill the void this person left, even with "cincuenta" (fifty) other things. He's dropping hints, asking "Dime cómo lo digo, cacha mi indirecta" (Tell me how to say it, catch my hint), because he wants to be with them again, making out "hasta perder la cuenta" (until losing count). The lyrics are full of vivid images of their past, like "Besos de carretera, lipstick en la guantera" (Road trip kisses, lipstick in the glove compartment), showing how much he misses their connection. He even says, "Mujeres como tú, te juro, ya no hacen" (Women like you, I swear, they don't make anymore), which is a pretty strong compliment! He's ready to make peace and just fall into a pile of kisses. It's a fun, honest look at longing for a lost love and hoping for a second chance.
Mau y Ricky's "Voy Que Quemo" is a super fun, flirty song about that undeniable spark when you're out with someone and the chemistry is just off the charts! The lyrics describe a dinner date that quickly turns into something much more intense. They're trying to keep it cool, saying things like "Cuidado, no miran" [Careful, don't look] and "El cuchillo y los manteles nos vigilan" [The knife and the tablecloths are watching us], but it's clear they're both feeling the heat.
The singer is totally captivated, saying "Y vas, llevando mi conquista a tu rincón" [And you go, taking my conquest to your corner] and "Seduciendome hasta el ruedo del pantalón" [Seducing me down to the hem of my pants]. He's practically begging her to
No Es Normal drops us right into a steamy 3 a.m. rendezvous where labels are tossed aside and desire takes the wheel. Mau y Ricky team up with Jay Wheeler to paint the picture of two people who aren’t officially together, yet can’t keep their hands—or thoughts—off each other. Kisses feel like tattoos, the lights stay low, and every late-night visit blurs the line between casual hook-up and something deeper. Over pulsing reggaetón beats, they confess that what they share “isn’t normal,” but it sure feels amazing.
The heart of the song is the push-and-pull between freedom and attachment: neither side asks for declarations of love, but both secretly dread the moment it might end. That tension fuels their chemistry, making each encounter feel urgent and electric. In short, “No Es Normal” celebrates the thrill of an undefined romance—intense, addictive, and unforgettable, even if no one dares call it love.
"Darnos Un Tiempo" is about a relationship the narrator isn't ready to end, but also isn't sure he can keep as it is. He opens by admitting something feels off and that he keeps holding back the words to say it out loud.
Rather than break up, he asks for a pause: a little time apart, no big decision yet. In the second verse he's honest about why, confessing that even while he's technically taken, his mind still wanders toward other people and other possibilities. He's not proud of it, but he'd rather admit it than pretend.
The chorus keeps circling back to the same plea: don't call it over, just give us some time. By the end, he lands on the classic breakup line turned inward: "No eres tú, soy yo" ("it's not you, it's me") — he's the one who isn't living up to what he promised, and the space he's asking for is really for himself.