El ritmo del barrio
Abuela Coca Lyrics

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El ritmo del barrio
Sigue igual x1
Latino.

Deja q te explique un poco de mi breda, flaco.
Montevideano de pura sepa,
Q todo lo q aprendio se lo enseño la lleca,
Todo lo q soño el destino se lo robo.

Hace tiempo q no c nada de el ni de su tropa,
Xq se tubo q rajar para esa europa,
Sin un mango pasa x tener un poco de ropa,
Para vivir lo q te canto.

Sueño latino cn tu vs,
Sueño latino de mi amor,
Sueño latino cn tu vs,(sueño latino-americano)
Sueño latino de mi amor.

Busca vida de gran deson,
Compra. vende, tiene, gasta,
Pero no le queda resto,
Xq le gusta la farra.

Una buena pata,
Unos bueno grilos,
Los tamangos bien lustrados.
Y a la pista mis amigos.

Quiero q lo sepan,
Q el flaco era un yorugua de pura sepa,
Q, haga lo q haga, y sepa lo q sepa,
El ya cumplio cn su sueño.

Sueño latino cn tu vs,
Sueño latino de mi amor,
Sueño latino cn tu vs,(sueño latino-americano)
Sueño latino de mi amor.(el ritmo del barrio)

Tiene un primo en suecia,
Y otro primo en fraile muerto,
Y vive la vida pensando,
En como llegar al puerto.

Donde vive un tia,
Q c llama maria,
Q conoce los secretos,
De destilar la sangria.

Quiere poder y no puede querer!

Parece q tiene de nuevo problemas,
Cn ese maldito papel q te hace legal,
Autentico, legitimo y tambien natural.

Y este flaco siempre fue un tipo inteligente,
Montevideano.(mira lo q ve)
Q quiso andar x ai y tener el mundo en su mano.(mira lo q ves, mira lo q ves)

Ves q el mundo va girando al reves,

Y te sacude de la cabesa y los pies,
Ves q el mundo va girando.(el ritmo del barrio)

Overall Meaning

"El ritmo del barrio" by Abuela Coca is a song about the Latino community and their experiences living in Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay. The lyrics describe the struggles and dreams of a young man named Flaco, who was born and raised in Montevideo but had to leave his hometown to pursue his dreams in Europe. The song captures the energy and spirit of the Latino neighborhood and the rhythms that are unique to this community.

The first verse provides some background information about Flaco and how he learned everything he knows from his family and the streets. The singer explains that Flaco had big dreams but had to leave Montevideo to achieve them. The second verse talks about the daily struggles of life in the Latino community. It describes how Flaco and others like him try to make a living selling goods and enjoying themselves. The chorus talks about how Flaco dreams of his Latino roots and his love for his community, even while he is far away in Europe.

The third verse discusses Flaco's family and his desire to succeed. He has family members in different parts of the world, but he is determined to make it on his own. The final verses describe how Flaco is struggling with legal issues and trying to find his place in the world. The song ends with the refrain of "El ritmo del barrio sigue igual," which means that the rhythm of the neighborhood remains the same even as things change in the world around it.

Overall, "El ritmo del barrio" is a celebration of the Latino community and their rich culture. The song captures the struggles, dreams, and joys of a community that faces many challenges but continues to thrive.

Line by Line Meaning

El ritmo del barrio Sigue igual x1 Latino.
The beat of the neighborhood remains the same, still Latino.

Deja q te explique un poco de mi breda, flaco.
Let me explain a bit about my roots, my friend.

Montevideano de pura sepa, Q todo lo q aprendio se lo enseño la lleca, Todo lo q soño el destino se lo robo.
A true Montevidean, who learned everything from experience and had his dreams stolen by fate.

Hace tiempo q no c nada de el ni de su tropa, Xq se tubo q rajar para esa europa, Sin un mango pasa x tener un poco de ropa, Para vivir lo q te canto.
It's been a while since I saw him or his crew, they had to leave for Europe and now struggle to make ends meet and live the life I sing about.

Sueño latino cn tu vs, Sueño latino de mi amor, Sueño latino cn tu vs,(sueño latino-americano) Sueño latino de mi amor.
I dream of a Latin American love with you, a Latino dream that keeps me going.

Busca vida de gran deson, Compra. vende, tiene, gasta, Pero no le queda resto, Xq le gusta la farra.
He looks for excitement in life, buys, sells, has, spends, but never has any savings because he loves to party.

Una buena pata, Unos bueno grilos, Los tamangos bien lustrados. Y a la pista mis amigos.
Put on your best shoes, get ready to dance with me, my friends.

Quiero q lo sepan, Q el flaco era un yorugua de pura sepa, Q, haga lo q haga, y sepa lo q sepa, El ya cumplio cn su sueño.
I want you to know that he was a true Uruguayan and even though fate may have taken him to unexpected places, he fulfilled his dreams.

Tiene un primo en suecia, Y otro primo en fraile muerto, Y vive la vida pensando, En como llegar al puerto.
He has a cousin in Sweden and another in a small town in Uruguay, and he spends his days thinking about how to make it to the big city.

Donde vive un tia, Q c llama maria, Q conoce los secretos, De destilar la sangria.
He knows a woman named Maria who lives in the same city as his cousin and makes the best sangria.

Quiere poder y no puede querer!
He wants power but can't even want it.

Parece q tiene de nuevo problemas, Cn ese maldito papel q te hace legal, Autentico, legitimo y tambien natural.
It seems he has legal issues once again, that cursed piece of paper that is supposed to be authentic, legitimate, and natural.

Y este flaco siempre fue un tipo inteligente, Montevideano.(mira lo q ve) Q quiso andar x ai y tener el mundo en su mano.(mira lo q ves, mira lo q ves)
This guy was always smart, a true Montevidean, who wanted to explore the world and have it at his fingertips.

Ves q el mundo va girando al reves, Y te sacude de la cabesa y los pies, Ves q el mundo va girando.(el ritmo del barrio)
You see the world turning upside down, shaking you up from head to toe, the world keeps turning to the rhythm of the neighborhood.

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