Ya No Hay Cheve Lyrics in English by Aleman, Adán Cruz
Inédito describes something new, original, or never previously published or experienced. It is a more sophisticated and memorable word than the everyday Spanish word nuevo.
In the song, Alemán uses it while presenting his distinctive lifestyle and sound in Mexico City, giving the word a sense of originality and freshness.
Aleman, a Mexican artist, and Adán Cruz turn a party shortage into a loud, funny refrain: “Ya no hay cheves, hielos, coca” [There are no more beers, ice, or coke]. The speaker says he already went out to get supplies, so now it is someone else’s turn: “Yo ya saqué hace rato, ahora a ti te toca” [I already got some a while ago, now it’s your turn]. Then the friends argue and boast: “Nel, puro pedo, aquí traigo una bolsa” [No, just kidding, I’ve got a bag here], followed by “Símon... traigo una onza” [Yes, I’ve got an ounce]. “Cheves” is Mexican slang for beers, “nel” means no, and “símon” is an informal yes. The repeated chorus makes the whole exchange sound like a joke between friends who refuse to let the party run out of supplies.
From there, the song races through a chaotic night of smoking, drinking, sex, loud hip hop, traffic, and several references to illegal drugs. “Yeyo pa’ las bishas y los compas” [Cocaine for the girls and the friends] uses “yeyo” as slang for cocaine, while “fumarolos entre humo flotan” [we smoke while floating among clouds of smoke] describes the room’s thick haze. The narrator mentions Mexico City, driving on the Periférico with the stereo loud, going to an after-party, and finally taking people to his bedroom. Lines about Molly, LSD, sleeplessness, and losing track of where he has been make the night sound increasingly reckless. It is a blunt party-rap fantasy, full of slang and excess, with the catchy “ya no hay...” hook keeping everyone shouting along even when the lyrics get completely out of control.
