Though the group has gone through a revolving door of members in recent years amid controversy and finger-pointing, and the Kumbia Kings of today are vastly different than what originated in Corpus Christi, Texas over 10 years ago but A.B. and Cruz were always the soul of the group.
Unfortunately, A.B. Quintanilla, Irvin "PeeWee" Salinas, as well as Selena's widower Chris Pérez, also decided to leave the group due to "internal dissention" in 2006. Cruz Martínez kept Los Kumbia Kings but changed the name to Los Super Reyes for legal issues. In October 2009, A.B. Quintanilla and Cruz Martínez have solved their differences, and announced that the Kumbia Kings will reunite for a series of concerts lasting from late 2009 through early 2010.
Intro
Kumbia Kings Lyrics
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Listen to what i'm about' to say:
When Its been bout 6 months, 2 weeks, bout 7 days, that you haven't got a call from him or even had him come your way,
tell me what kind of a man just gets up and leaves both his wife and kids
that aint no real man, let me tell you thats no real man
hes not suppose to run and leave just be'cause things arent right,
he made a vow to you and saying he was down wit you
so now u come to me girl 'cause u know he's my best friend
nothin i do is gonna make him change
you can count on me,
easy as 1 2 3,
u can count on me,
dont worry bout a thing,
u can count on me,
u know that im so so down for u shorty yea listen now:
now its been about a year and still he hasn't shown his face
he hasn't come around, he hasn't even seen his kids
and everyday she prays that one day he'll be coming soon
'cause they keep asking her, Mommy tell us where did daddy go
'cause he wasn't suppose to run and leave just be'cause things werent right,
he made a vow to you by saying he was down wit you
so now you've come to me girl 'cause u know hes my bestfriend,
but what am i suppose to do?
nothin i do is gonna make him change,
you did everything you could to trying to change his ways,
((you did everything you could))
you even tried to make it work
still he choose to walk away.((baby yeah))
you can count on me,
you can count on me,
you can count on me,
you know that im so so down for you shorty, yea listen now:
((i'm so down))
you can count on me,
((i'm so down for u baby))
you can count on me,
you can count on me,
you can count on me,
easy as 1 2 3,
you can count on me,
dont worry bout a thing,
you can count on me,
you know dat im so so down for you shorty yea, listen now.
The lyrics of Kumbia Kings's "Intro" tell the story of a woman whose husband has left her and their children. The woman turns to the singer, her husband's best friend, for help and support. The singer promises to be there for her and assures her that she can count on him. However, he also states that there is little he can do to make the husband change his ways.
The lyrics are powerful in highlighting the importance of being true to one's vows and responsibilities, especially to one's family. The singer portrays the husband as a coward who runs away instead of facing the challenges and difficulties of married life. The woman is left to pick up the pieces and take care of their children alone. The singer, as a trustworthy friend, offers his support and love, but ultimately, the husband's decision to stay away is out of his control.
Overall, the lyrics of "Intro" convey a message of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. The woman is shown as a warrior who does everything she can to keep her family together, while the husband is portrayed as weak and disloyal. The singer's promise to be there for her emphasizes the importance of standing by one's loved ones and being a source of support and comfort in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to what i'm about' to say:
Pay attention to the following statement I am going to make.
When Its been bout 6 months, 2 weeks, bout 7 days, that you haven't got a call from him or even had him come your way,
If your husband has been absent for approximately six months, two weeks, and seven days without communication or a visit.
tell me what kind of a man just gets up and leaves both his wife and kids
What kind of man would abandon his wife and children without explanation?
that aint no real man, let me tell you thats no real man
That behavior is not indicative of a real man.
hes not suppose to run and leave just be'cause things arent right,
He should not leave just because the relationship is going through a rough patch.
he made a vow to you and saying he was down wit you
He made a promise to support and be loyal to you.
so now u come to me girl 'cause u know he's my best friend
You have come to me because you know that your husband is my best friend.
but what am i suppose to do?
I am unsure of what actions I can take in this situation.
nothin i do is gonna make him change
I understand that nothing I do will change his behavior.
you can count on me,
You can depend on me for support.
easy as 1 2 3,
I am here for you, and it is straightforward and simple to rely on me.
now its been about a year and still he hasn't shown his face
It has been around a year, and he has not made contact or appeared.
he hasn't come around, he hasn't even seen his kids
He has not made an effort to come back and spend time with his children.
and everyday she prays that one day he'll be coming soon
Every day, she hopes that he will return.
'cause they keep asking her, Mommy tell us where did daddy go
Her children are continuously asking where their father has gone.
you did everything you could to trying to change his ways,
You have done everything in your power to change his behavior.
((you did everything you could))
You have tried your best.
you even tried to make it work
You have attempted to fix the relationship.
still he choose to walk away.((baby yeah))
Despite your efforts, he made the decision to leave.
((i'm so down))
I am here to support you.
you can count on me,
You can depend on me.
you know dat im so so down for you shorty yea, listen now.
You can trust that I am here for you and will continue to be.
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Green Beauty And Fit
Omg it brings back so many memories 🥲 I still have my CD
Juancho Cabrera
Gracias por compartir!!! Saludos
Elvis Cocho
Gracias por subirlo
Javier Core
Me devolvió a la primaria