Vivo Y Cabrón Lyrics in English by Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Cabrón is a very versatile and informal Spanish word that can mean "jerk," "bastard," or even "badass," depending entirely on tone and context. It can be an insult among strangers or, among close friends, almost a term of rough affection or admiration for someone's toughness.
In "Vivo y Cabrón," Banda MS sings "Por vivo y cabrón" ("For alive and bastard"), using the word proudly to describe someone who is street smart, tough, and has survived hardship with attitude. Here it works more as a badge of pride than an insult, celebrating a defiant, streetwise toughness.
Banda MS's "Vivo Y Cabrón" is a really interesting take on heartbreak! The singer starts by genuinely wishing his ex well, saying, "Qué bueno / Que te está yendo / De maravilla" [How good / That things are going / Wondrously for you]. He even admits he's happy for her because she deserves to be happy. But don't let that fool you, because he's definitely still nursing a broken heart.
He's drinking to her health, but it's also "Pa no perder esta mala costumbre de andarte extrañando" [So I don't lose this bad habit of missing you]. He's pretty blunt about how hard it is to move on, saying "lo nuestro es imposible de igualar" [what we had is impossible to equal]. The most striking part is when he takes responsibility for his pain, declaring, "Aunque destrozado tengo el corazón / Yo me lo he ganado / Por vivo y cabrón" [Even though my heart is shattered / I earned it / For being clever and a jerk]. It's a mix of regret and a bit of self-deprecating humor, acknowledging his own part in losing her.
