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cuajado — well-off / well-built

Cuajado literally means "curdled" or "set," like cheese or gelatin. However, in Mexican slang, it takes on a completely different meaning and is used to describe someone who is very muscular, rich, or well-established.

In the song, the line "este cholo está pero bien cuajado" means "this guy is really well-built/loaded." It's a fantastic example of how a common word can become colorful slang, painting a vivid picture of a person's status or physique.

Fuerza Regida's "GodFather" drops you right into the middle of a wild, non-stop party. The song is a boast about living a life of excess with no apologies. The narrator is surrounded by cash, friends, and women, claiming, "Un chingo de paca', un chingo de dinero / Y andamos como queremos" (A ton of cash, a ton of money / And we do whatever we want). This isn't just about wealth; it's about the freedom that comes with it. He's partying for three days straight with his friends and describes a scene filled with drugs, from weed to cocaine, and drinking whisky.

What makes the song interesting is how it mixes this gritty party lifestyle with high fashion and a sharp sense of humor. The same guy who has a "bien filosa la navaja" (very sharp knife) is also "Bien guapo de Dolce Gabbana" (Looking handsome in Dolce & Gabbana). He even includes a funny little scene where someone's mom calls him a "pinche tecato" (fucking junkie), and the reply is, "Mami, este cholo está pero bien cuajado" (Mom, this cholo is really loaded with money). It's a blunt and confident track about living a dangerous, luxurious, and completely unrestrained life.

Fuerza Regida is a dynamic Regional Mexican band originating from San Bernardino, California, blending influences from both the United States and Mexico. Since their formation in 2015 as a cover band, they have evolved into pioneers of the corridos tumbados subgenre, expertly mixing traditional norteño sounds with modern urban and electronic elements.

Led by Jesús Ortíz Paz, alongside Samuel Jáimez, Khrystian Ramos, José "Pelón" García, and Moisés López, Fuerza Regida has released multiple top-charting albums, including Del Barrio Hasta Aquí and Adicto. Their hits like "Bebe Dame" and "Harley Quinn" have achieved significant acclaim in both the US and Mexico, earning them several Billboard Music and Latin Music Awards. With a bold approach to traditional Mexican music and contemporary themes, they continue to expand their influence and captivate a growing international audience.