Below, I translated the lyrics of the song El Pariente by Los Alegres Del Barranco from Spanish to English.
Instrumentos militares
Military instruments
Ya sea con r o con cuerno
Whether with a rifle or with a horn
Pistola siempre fajada
Gun always holstered
Pechera ajustada al cuerpo
Chest tight to the body
Y saludando al pariente
And greeting the relative
Empieso a cantarles esto
I start to sing this to you
Famoso jesus maria
Famous Jesus Maria
Donde nacio el gran amigo
Where the great friend was born
Chavalon muy aventado
Big guy very daring
Para el negocio prohibido
For the forbidden business
Es gente k ah trabajado
People who have worked
Con joaquin guzman el tio
With Joaquin Guzman the uncle
Siempre muy dispuesto a todo
Always very willing for everything
Pa' dar sevicio al cartel
To provide service to the cartel
En la ciudad o en el monte
In the city or in the mountains
Pa'l terreno defender
To defend the terrain
Pa' cumplir con las misiones
To fulfill the missions
Siempre armado lo an de ver
Always armed they must see him
((((musica)))
((((music)))
Hombre d' pocas palabras
Man of few words
No es picudo ni valiente
Not cunning or brave
Es muy poco tolerante
He is very intolerant
Pa' k lo sepa la gente
So that people know
Por k cuando se a ofrecido
Because when he has offered
Su rifle axiona en caliente
His rifle fires hot
Extraña mucho al moreno
He misses the brunette a lot
Nunca lo podra olvidar
He will never be able to forget
Porque fue su gran sobrino
Because he was his great nephew
Siempre lo he d' recordar
I will always remember him
Con una descarga al aire
With a shot in the air
Y un trago para brindar
And a drink to toast
Motivacion por las armas
Motivation for weapons
Amigo d' los amigos
Friend of friends
Sincero y no vanidoso
Sincere and not vain
Malo con los enemigos
Bad with enemies
Son las señas del pariente
These are the signs of the relative
Y aqui termina el corrido
And here the corrido ends
SONG MEANING
"El Pariente" by Los Alegres Del Barranco is a song that tells the story of a man involved in the world of drug trafficking, highlighting his loyalty to his family and his willingness to do whatever it takes to serve the cartel. The lyrics describe his armed readiness to defend his territory, complete missions, and show respect for his fallen comrades. The song portrays him as a man of few words, but with a strong sense of loyalty and dedication to his cause. Through its powerful lyrics and traditional Mexican music, "El Pariente" captures the essence of a lifestyle filled with danger, loyalty, and the harsh realities of the drug trade.
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