A Day Without A Mexican
Kap G Lyrics

I got a question for the president
The artist has a question for the president of a country but this question is not clearly specified

We been workin'
The Mexican community has been working hard

Where the hell you been?
The artist is questioning the absence of the president

Hol' up, you better think again
The president should reconsider his actions towards the Mexican community

What's a day without a Mexican?
Mexicans play a big role in the culture and economy of the country

Hey oh
This line is repeated throughout the song and it is simply a cheer or chant

Mi gente bailando, mi gente gritando
My people are dancing, my people are shouting

Seguimos bailando, seguimos bailando
We keep dancing, we keep dancing

I got people in my family got no papers
There are members in the artist's family who do not have proper documentation

Posted at the Home Depot searchin' for some labor
Some members of the Mexican community in the US search for work at places like Home Depot

Taco Tuesdays, yeah dawg you can thank us
Mexican cuisine is appreciated and enjoyed by many

Pops workin' Ruby Tuesdays
The artist's father works at Ruby Tuesdays restaurant

They ain't pay much
The amount of money paid for the work may not be much

We ain't goin' back to broke, like I'm a banker
The Mexican community has worked hard to improve their economic situation and will not regress

It could be 6 below, let's get the paper
Regardless of cold weather, the community continues to work to make money and support their families

Got a bit' from Sinaloa
The artist has a girlfriend from Sinaloa, Mexico

That wear no make up
The girlfriend is natural and does not wear makeup

She just want to get to know me for the paper
The artist's girlfriend is interested in him for his wealth

You know when the heat on, we gon' be on
The community keeps working even in tough situations

Riding with no AC on in a Nissan
The community makes do with what they have and do not complain

There's some things we don't agree on
There are disagreements between the Mexican community and others

We want freedom
The community desires equal rights and freedom

Can't treat me like a peon, king like Leon (king like Leon)
The community deserves respect and should not be treated as inferior

Send the money to family yo when they need cash
Mexicans living in the US often send money to their families in their home country

Probably made the crib where you sleep at
Mexican workers have helped build homes where others now reside

It's more than us trappin' and bringin' weed back
Despite stereotypes, the community is involved in many other areas of the economy

Ceo dreams workin' on key pad
Members of the community have aspirations beyond manual labor jobs

See I been away
The artist has been away from home for some time

They label us as renegades
The community is often labeled negatively or judged unfairly

Let 'em imitate
The community will continue to be themselves and not change for others

It's okay if you afraid
It is understandable if others are intimidated by the community's hard work and determination

Yeah, it's better days
The community remains optimistic for a brighter future

Life ain't always lemonade
Life can be difficult at times

But there's many ways
Despite hardships, there are many paths to success

To put food on your dinner plate
There are many job opportunities to provide for one's family

We ain't all big ballers, wit big commas
Not everyone in the community is wealthy or successful

See I know we work harder, let's work smarter
The community works tirelessly, but it is important to also work intelligently

We could all flip dollars a bit taller
Everyone in the community has the potential to succeed and grow

Just a lil' bit farther
Success may require a bit more effort and hard work

Drinkin' horchata
Horchata is a traditional Mexican drink

My diamonds bachata
Bachata is a style of Latin American music and dance

Do it for my mama
The artist is motivated to succeed for his mother

I do it for my papa
The artist is motivated to succeed for his father

Yeah, they risk dollars
The artist's parents have sacrificed and worked hard to support their family

You can be a doctor
Education and success is possible for everyone in the community

Jumpin' down your chopper
The artist is illustrating a lavish lifestyle that he could attain with success

Listen to my offer
The artist is encouraging others to listen to his message and take action