Brown N Proud
Chingo Bling Lyrics
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pulling up
thinking bout the good ol day man
thinking bout the way they raised us
uh huh
I remember mama told me
say it loud say it loud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
say it loud say it loud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
to all the kids around the world no matter what
keep your head up
remember this chingo told me
say it loud say it loud
no matter what
say it loud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
What it mean to be chicano or latino
turn it up
telling stories like a rap corriedo
yall tryna to be some albachinos
I'm rob deniros
My dad told me
pancho villa that's my hero
he stole from the rich
and gave it to the poor
he ridding round like a bandit
ready for the war
and one thing that chingo really wish
is that north and south cali get together
quit that bangin' shit
I know I'm just a dreamer
but let me dream
Ceasar Chavez
thats the brown Martin Luther King
little kids getting sprayed up with peso signs
boy aqa
si se puede
make sure que no esta
yeah bitch my blood is aztec
if you asking
tryna book me on may 5 I'm taxing
see that pyramid? That ain't Illuminati
that was built by my ancestors, read about it
I remember mama told me
say it loud say it loud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
I remember daddy told
say it loud say it loud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
to all the kids around the world no matter what
keep your head up
remember this chingo told me
say it loud say it loud
no matter what
say it loud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
Go to war with anybody like theres 80 of me
Never giving a fuck, must be the native in me
And I speak spanish, quistador blood in me
but my pants sag, must be the thug in me
If I work real hard, I probably could
the next wall I break through is in Hollywood
and my mama so proud she say
go mijo
you a crab in a bucket
callate el oseco
and I paint a picture
free the calla
dame un trago
brown face future of tomorrow
even though I do the funny shit
no need to twist
all my sauce got a mask
so you won't miss it
car shows or war shows
flea markets to the red carpet
lord knows
I got friends from all races
they 100
and they all laces
so fuck you if you're racist
I remember mama told me
say it loud say it loud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
I remember daddy told
say it loud say it loud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
to all the kids around the world no matter what
keep your head up
remember this chingo told me
say it loud say it loud
no matter what
say it loud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
whats up culeros
this is chingo blingo with the beat tamarindo
and I'm a professional shit talker
99 percent of my shit
I'm just talking shit
but you know
we just took out a little time
spit a little game
this one right here is for the kids man
this for my daughter and your daughter
your son
all the kids out there
When they look in the mirror
I want them to be proud
whether you're
guerito
pelirrogo
prieto de amadre guey
we have to stick together man
lets get this money
porfavor believe that
I remember mama told me
say it loud say it loud
I remember daddy told
say it loud say it loud
to all the kids around the world no matter what
keep your head up
remember this chingo told me
say it loud say it loud
no matter what
say it loud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
The song 'Brown N Proud' by Chingo Bling is a proud celebration of Mexican-American and Latinx identity. The track follows Chingo as he raps about his background, family, and cultural identity. The opening lyrics see Chingo reflect on his childhood, fondly reminiscing about the way he was raised and the lessons he learned from his parents. He recalls his mother and father telling him to be proud of who he is, and as a result, the song almost acts as an anthem for those who want to own and celebrate their heritage. Chingo expresses his hope that kids around the world, no matter what their background, know that they should be proud of who they are.
The lyrics also touch on several other topics, including the Chicano/Latino experience, gang culture, and historical figures. Chingo raps about Pancho Villa, the Mexican revolutionary who fought for the rights of the poor and oppressed. He also references Cesar Chavez, the civil rights activist who fought for the rights of farmworkers in the US. Chingo calls him "the brown Martin Luther King." He also critiques gang culture, hoping that people can come together and end the violence. The line "I'm a crab in a bucket, callate el osico," can be interpreted as Chingo's recognition of the limitations placed on him and his community from performing at a higher level. Overall, the song Brown N Proud is a positive and empowering message about the importance of embracing one's identity and culture, regardless of what others may think.
Line by Line Meaning
We just posted up
We have arrived and settled in a location
pulling up
We are arriving in a vehicle
thinking bout the good ol day man
Reflecting on positive memories from the past
thinking bout the way they raised us
Reflecting on how our upbringing has shaped us
uh huh
An expression of agreement or acknowledgement
I remember mama told me
Recalling advice given by one's mother
say it loud say it loud
Exhortation to be vocal and proud
yeah, I'm brown and I'm proud
Expression of pride in one's ethnic identity
I remember daddy told
Recalling advice given by one's father
to all the kids around the world no matter what
Addressing all children regardless of their circumstances
keep your head up
Remain optimistic and strong despite hardships
remember this chingo told me
Recalling advice given by Chingo Bling
no matter what
Regardless of any adversity
What it mean to be chicano or latino
Contemplating the significance of one's cultural heritage
turn it up
Increasing the volume or intensity
telling stories like a rap corriedo
Narrating experiences and struggles through rap music
yall tryna to be some albachinos
Critiquing those who try to act like tough guys from the city of Alba in Italy
I'm rob deniros
Asserting dominance and success like the famous actor Robert De Niro
My dad told me
Recalling advice given by one's father
pancho villa that's my hero
Expressing admiration for the famous Mexican revolutionary leader
he stole from the rich
Describing how Pancho Villa robbed wealthy landowners
and gave it to the poor
Explaining how Pancho Villa redistributed wealth to the less fortunate
he ridding round like a bandit
Characterizing Pancho Villa as a daring outlaw
ready for the war
Preparing for battle and conflict
and one thing that chingo really wish
Expressing a hopeful desire
is that north and south cali get together
Desiring unity between Northern and Southern California
quit that bangin' shit
Urging an end to gang activity
I know I'm just a dreamer
Acknowledging one's aspirations may seem unrealistic
but let me dream
Pleading to be allowed to maintain hope and vision
Ceasar Chavez
Referencing the famous labor rights activist
thats the brown Martin Luther King
Comparing Ceasar Chavez to the famous civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
little kids getting sprayed up with peso signs
Describing the unfortunate phenomenon of graffiti tagging in Latino communities
boy aqa
A colloquial expression of agreement or acknowledgement
si se puede
Spanish phrase meaning 'yes, we can'
make sure que no esta
Ensuring that something is not present
yeah bitch my blood is aztec
Boastful affirmation of one's ancestral heritage
if you asking tryna book me on may 5 I'm taxing
Jokingly implying that he charges a higher rate to perform on Cinco de Mayo
see that pyramid? That ain't Illuminati
Rejecting the conspiracy theory that ancient structures were built by a secret elite society
that was built by my ancestors, read about it
Asserting one's cultural heritage and encouraging others to learn about it
Go to war with anybody like theres 80 of me
Describing one's fighting spirit and resilience
Never giving a fuck, must be the native in me
Asserting that one's rebellious nature is rooted in their indigenous ancestry
And I speak spanish, quistador blood in me
Acknowledging one's Spanish heritage and using it as a source of pride
but my pants sag, must be the thug in me
Jokingly attributing one's fashion sense to a stereotypical image of a tough guy
If I work real hard, I probably could
Expressing optimism about achieving success through hard work
the next wall I break through is in Hollywood
Aspiring to succeed in the entertainment industry
and my mama so proud she say
Describing a positive reaction from one's mother regarding their success
go mijo
Spanish phrase meaning 'go my son'
you a crab in a bucket
Using a metaphor to describe how people can hold each other back from success
callate el oseco
Spanish phrase meaning 'shut up'
and I paint a picture
Using words to create a vivid image or idea
free the calla
A plea to promote freedom and independence
dame un trago
Spanish phrase meaning 'give me a drink'
brown face future of tomorrow
Highlighting the potential of people of color to shape the future
even though I do the funny shit
Acknowledging one's humorous approach
no need to twist
No need to complicate or misinterpret
all my sauce got a mask
Making an analogy that compares one's personal style to a hidden identity
so you won't miss it
Ensuring that one's unique style is unmistakable
car shows or war shows
Listing two different kinds of events that he may attend or participate in
flea markets to the red carpet
Contrasting two different settings or experiences
lord knows
An expression of uncertainty or helplessness
I got friends from all races
Emphasizing that one has friends from diverse backgrounds
they 100
Calling attention to the authenticity and loyalty of one's friends
and they all laces
Using an analogy comparing friendship to the laces on a shoe
so fuck you if you're racist
Expressing contempt for those who hold racist views
whats up culeros
Using a derogatory term to address the audience
this is chingo blingo with the beat tamarindo
Introducing oneself and the music being played
and I'm a professional shit talker
Jokingly calling oneself an expert at talking nonsense
99 percent of my shit
Exaggerating the frequency of one's foolish talk
I'm just talking shit
Admitting that one is not being serious or factual
but you know
Transitioning to a more serious or sincere message
we just took out a little time
Acknowledging that one is making an effort to communicate a positive message
spit a little game
Using charm or persuasion to influence others
this one right here is for the kids man
Dedicating a message of inspiration and empowerment to young people
this for my daughter and your daughter
Connecting with other parents and emphasizing the importance of positive role models for young girls
all the kids out there
Addressing all young people who may feel insecure or undervalued
When they look in the mirror
Invoking self-reflection and introspection
I want them to be proud
Encouraging self-confidence and pride in one's identity
whether you're
Emphasizing the value of inclusivity and diversity
guerito
Spanish term referring to someone with lighter skin
pelirrogo
Spanish term referring to someone with red hair
prieto de amadre guey
Spanish term referring to someone with darker skin, using colloquial slang
we have to stick together man
Urging solidarity and mutual support
lets get this money
Encouraging hard work and success
porfavor believe that
Spanish phrase meaning 'please believe that'
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.