Cappin Queens
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Esa vida no es un playa mentiras asfixiados
El que viene de las calles no tiene que mostrarlo
Responde con los hechos sin fallar el respaldo
Esta vida no es juego aqui se rifa el pellejo
Amarrate alo que haces sin el miedo
Solo porque portas armas la neta que aquí no espantan
Cause everything that you might see ain′t really what it fucking seems
Paper gangsters, fake ass trappers, don't forgetcha cappin queens
Vete por la sombra que aqui la vida no perdona
Por el día estás al cien y por la noche es al revés
Hay varios que se hacercan y dicen que la mano dan
Nunca hay que confiarles muchos quieren verte caer
Mantente en tu línea porque lo que pasa en esta vida
Si resbalas ya se miran en tu fila
No presumo de lo mucho porque fijan en lo de uno
Crean lo que quieran creer alfin veo lo que no ven
Nacen con el pan en mano y aun asi quieren ser panchos
Bájale de huevos aquí la cara te borramos
The first stanza of "Cappin Queens" (Queens of Falsehood) reinforces the idea that those who come from the rough streets don't need to boast about it. The life on the streets is not a game, and deception is suffocating. It's emphasized that they respond to situations with actions rather than words, and their credibility is never in question. The second half suggests that living on the street is perilous, and survival is crucial, making it imperative to be dedicated to one's choices without fear. Finally, the idea that everything one sees on the streets is not what it seems, and the participants are merely hollow paper gangsters or imitation trappers, all of which are deceptive or fraudulent.
The second stanza gives a blunt warning to stay out of trouble and avoid issues as life is harsh, and these situations could lead to losing one's life. During the day, all seems well, but at night the tables are turned, and the individuals from the dark come out to play. It is cautioned to reject empty promises and friendly gestures because many just want to see people fall. The singer continues to stay on his course, refusing to brag about his wealth because he's conscious that the more one flaunts his riches, the more people will target him. Finally, the stanza suggests that many were born with advantages but still longed to be something they're not and by doing so, they're risking their lives.
"Cappin Queens" highlights the realities of living in precarious environments, where others often put on facades to mask their deficiencies. It reinforces the belief that authenticity and loyalty are the foundations of genuine relationships, and it also warns that one must stay true to oneself and avoid asserting a fake reputation just to impress others.
Line by Line Meaning
El que viene de las calles no tiene que decirlo
If you really come from the streets, you don't need to brag about it
Esa vida no es un playa mentiras asfixiados
Life in the streets is not a game, it's full of lies and dangers
El que viene de las calles no tiene que mostrarlo
If you truly come from the streets, you don't need to prove it to anyone
Responde con los hechos sin fallar el respaldo
Actions speak louder than words, and loyalty is everything
Esta vida no es juego aqui se rifa el pellejo
Life in the streets is not a game, it's a matter of life and death
Amarrate alo que haces sin el miedo
Commit to what you do without fear of the consequences
Solo porque portas armas la neta que aquí no espantan
Just because you carry weapons doesn't make you invincible in the streets
Todo yo e vivido ve cambiándole de estilo
I have experienced it all, and I keep adapting to survive
Cause everything that you might see ain′t really what it fucking seems
Things are not always what they appear to be
Paper gangsters, fake ass trappers, don't forgetcha cappin queens
Beware of those who pretend to be tough or rich, they are probably just lying or cheating
Vete por la sombra que aqui la vida no perdona
Stay out of trouble, or you might not make it out alive
Por el día estás al cien y por la noche es al revés
During the day, you might feel confident, but at night, things can change quickly
Hay varios que se hacercan y dicen que la mano dan
Many people will approach you, claiming they have your back
Nunca hay que confiarles muchos quieren verte caer
Don't trust them, many people are just waiting for you to fail
Mantente en tu línea porque lo que pasa en esta vida
Stay true to yourself, because what happens in life is unpredictable
Si resbalas ya se miran en tu fila
If you make a mistake, people will be quick to judge you
No presumo de lo mucho porque fijan en lo de uno
I don't brag about my achievements, because people focus on your flaws
Crean lo que quieran creer alfin veo lo que no ven
People can believe whatever they want, but I know the truth
Nacen con el pan en mano y aun asi quieren ser panchos
Some people are born with everything they need, but still want more
Bájale de huevos aquí la cara te borramos
Don't be too cocky, or you might get hurt or killed
Writer(s): Geovanni Emmanuel Flores
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.