A Reggae/Dub/Ska/Rock Steady band intent on bringing versatility to the music of Mexico. Their writings are inspired by social issues. In 2006 they recorded their first piece "More Fighting" with 10 original songs. Their latest release is the album "Sigue Luchando".
Niños de la calle
K-L Lyrics
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las calles lindas de mi isla
las calles lindas de mi tierra
las caras lindas de mi gente negra
cuidao' en la calle
cuidao' con quien andes
recuerda una cosa
cuidao' en la calle
cuidao'con quien andes
recuerda una cosa
las balas no tiene nombre
llegó el gran winchester, el 30-30
flamingo haciendo conexiones de New York a Puerto Rico
In K-L's song "Niños de la Calle" he pays homage to his island and its people. The song starts with "Dios bendiga las calles lindas de mi isla, las calles lindas de mi tierra, las caras lindas de mi gente negra" (God bless the beautiful streets of my island, the beautiful streets of my land, the beautiful faces of my black people). K-L celebrates the beauty of his community and his people, specifically the people of African descent on the island. He recognizes the struggles and challenges that come with living in the streets of Puerto Rico, urging listeners to be careful and mindful of their surroundings because bullets do not discriminate. The message echoes the harsh realities of growing up in poverty and how it affects the youth.
The second part of the song mentions "llegó el gran winchester, el 30-30, flamingo haciendo conexiones de New York a Puerto Rico" (the great Winchester arrived, the 30-30, Flamingo making connections from New York to Puerto Rico). Here, K-L mentions some of the violence present in the streets, referencing the weapon of choice in crimes in Puerto Rico. Flamingo is a reference to a drug organization responsible for trafficking drugs from New York to Puerto Rico. K-L sheds light on the dark side of Puerto Rico, acknowledging the struggles of its people.
Overall, "Niños de la Calle" is a tribute to his island, a celebration of the beauty of its streets and people, as well as a reflection of the realities of life in Puerto Rico.
Line by Line Meaning
Dios bendiga
May God bless
las calles lindas de mi isla
the beautiful streets of my island
las calles lindas de mi tierra
the beautiful streets of my land
las caras lindas de mi gente negra
the beautiful faces of my black people
cuidao' en la calle
Be careful in the street
cuidao' con quien andes
Be careful who you hang out with
recuerda una cosa
Remember one thing
las balas no tienen nombre
Bullets have no name
cuidao' en la calle
Be careful in the street
cuidao' con quien andes
Be careful who you hang out with
recuerda una cosa
Remember one thing
las balas no tienen nombre
Bullets have no name
llegó el gran winchester, el 30-30
The big winchester, the 30-30, has arrived
flamingo haciendo conexiones de New York a Puerto Rico
Flamingo making connections from New York to Puerto Rico
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: RAMON AYALA, MANUEL CALDERON, LUIS CONCEPCION, DOMINGO RAMOS
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