El Malo
Willie Colon and Hector Lavoe Lyrics
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Que quien se llama El Malo
Si dicen que no soy yo
Te doy un puño de regalo
Quien se llama El Malo
No hay ni discusión,
El Malo de aquí soy yo
Échate pa'lla que tú no estas en na
The lyrics to Willie Colon/Hector Lavoe's song "El Malo" speak to the idea of owning one's reputation, even if it may not be entirely true. The first verse states that there's no problem in the neighborhood with the person known as "El Malo," even if people claim it's not referring to the singer. The line "Te doy un puño de regalo" roughly translates to "I'll give you a fist as a gift," implying that the singer is not afraid to use physical force to assert their dominance.
The second verse reinforces the idea that the singer is indeed "El Malo," with the line "El Malo de aquí soy yo / Porque tengo corazón," or "I'm the bad one here because I have heart." This seems to suggest that the singer's reputation is based on their perceived toughness or willingness to stand up for themselves.
Overall, the lyrics of "El Malo" exude a sense of confidence and pride in one's reputation, even if it may not be entirely deserved. It speaks to the idea that in some communities, being seen as tough or intimidating is a way to command respect and protect oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
No hay problema en el barrio
The neighborhood is calm and untroubled.
Que quien se llama El Malo
There is someone in the neighborhood who goes by the name 'The Bad One.'
Si dicen que no soy yo
If someone says that I am not 'The Bad One.'
Te doy un puño de regalo
I will give you a free punch as a gift.
Quien se llama El Malo
The individual referred to as 'The Bad One.'
No hay ni discusión
There is no argument to be had.
El Malo de aquí soy yo
The person who is 'The Bad One' here is me.
Porque tengo corazón
This is because I have heart and courage.
Échate pa'lla que tú no estas en na
Get out of the way because you don't know anything.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: WILLIE COLON
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