Cuatro Letras
Fidel Rueda Lyrics
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30 balas para el cuerno
18k es el bucana
7 vidas las que tengo
y un diosito que me cuida
pues me la rifo en el juego
el gato me dicen todo
a defender al jefe a matar no me detengo
sobre aviso no hay engaño
asi es como me mantengo
muy seguido me paseo
con gusto en el malecon y tambien por el
olidia pues me gusta el rebenton
pa' mi dejen la wuerita pues para
ella vine yo
ya empeso a tocar la banda
tambien un grupo norteño echense
la del patron
tambien la del compa meño
y esa feria de las flores es la que me quita el sueño
se despide el compa gato por que el radio ya sono
ya se va aventar un jale
por ordenes del patron
perico, mota y bucanas para serbirte estoy yo
The lyrics of Fidel Rueda's song Cuatro Letras describe the life of a man who is known by his nickname "El Gato" and who lives dangerously as a hitman in the drug-cartel world. He boasts about having only four letters in his nickname, four letters that are enough to brand him as someone who should not be messed with. He also mentions that he carries 30 bullets for his gun, indicating that he is always prepared for any situation. Furthermore, he brags about owning a Bucana gun, which is a type of weapon that fires 18-karat gold bullets, and boasts that he has seven lives, suggesting that he has gotten out of many tight situations unscathed. He also acknowledges that he has been lucky to be protected by a higher power while pursuing his dangerous lifestyle.
The chorus of the song talks about how much he enjoys living life on the edge and how he takes risks without backing down. He is determined to defend his boss, and will stop at nothing to get the job done. He warns people to take heed of his name and not to underestimate his capabilities.
The second half of the song focuses more on his personal life, and how much he enjoys partying and drinking. He mentions that he will only drink "bucanas," which is a well-known brand of tequila. He enjoys walking by the beach and partying till late. He advises his friends to play his favorite songs, such as "La del Patron" and "La del Compa Meño," and also requests that they play "Feria De Las Flores," a popular festival in Medellín, Colombia that celebrates the beauty of flowers.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuatro letras pa' el apodo
My nickname is only four letters long
30 balas para el cuerno
I have 30 bullets for my horn
18k es el bucana
My 'bucana' costs 18,000
7 vidas las que tengo
y un diosito que me cuida
pues me la rifo en el juego
I may have 7 lives and a protecting god, but I still risk it all in the game
el gato me dicen todo
esa es la clave que tengo salgo
a defender al jefe a matar no me detengo
sobre aviso no hay engaño
asi es como me mantengo
My nickname gives me power and I am always ready to defend my boss and kill without hesitation. I never ignore warnings and that's how I stay ahead.
muy seguido me paseo
con gusto en el malecon y tambien por el
olidia pues me gusta el rebenton
pa' mi dejen la wuerita pues para
ella vine yo
I love to party and I frequently hang out at the beach and elsewhere. I always have a good time and I am looking for a good woman to be with me.
ya empeso a tocar la banda
tambien un grupo norteño echense
la del patron
tambien la del compa meño
y esa feria de las flores es la que me quita el sueño
The band started playing and I enjoy both the norteño group and the 'patron' song. I also like the song by 'compa meño' and I can't wait for the flower festival.
se despide el compa gato por que el radio ya sono
ya se va aventar un jale
por ordenes del patron
perico, mota y bucanas para serbirte estoy yo
I have to go now because the radio is calling me. I have a job to do according to my boss. I am here to serve you with 'perico', 'mota', and 'bucanas'.
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