Mas Altas Que Bajadas Lyrics in English Natanael Cano

Mas Altas Que Bajadas is Natanael Cano’s victory lap. In this corrido tumbado he rewinds to the days when he had nothing, gambled everything, and trusted that hard work plus a little divine luck would tip the scales. He remembers being mocked, wearing borrowed clothes, and risking it all in “la jugada,” but now the highs outnumber the lows. Cano can finally buy his own outfits, and he reminds us that life is never as “pelada” (easy) as it seems—yet anything beats having nothing at all.

The second half of the song flashes the spoils of his grind: Cartier watches, designer drip, a Mercedes that never quits, and enough cash to need a counting machine. Still, the swagger comes laced with loyalty and warning shots. He shouts out his rough Los Ángeles barrio origins, vows fierce protection of his daughters, and keeps a “cortita” (handgun) close in case anyone tests him. Beneath the diamonds and bravado you hear a simple message: stay true to where you came from, work harder than everyone else, and never forget that the climb is worth every scar.