Chambeando is a colloquial and engaging term for "working" or "hustling." It's a great example of informal Spanish that you'll hear in many Latin American countries, especially in contexts related to daily grind or even illicit activities.
In this song, it refers to the various individuals who are out "working" or "on the job," whether they are part of the government forces or involved in other street-level activities. It adds a layer of authenticity and street smarts to the lyrics, making it a memorable word for learners.
Get ready to ride along with Grupo Codiciado in "Asi Es El Sistema"! This song throws you right into the action, following a group of individuals who are always on alert. They're "bien montado, bien pegado al radio" [well-mounted, glued to the radio], constantly watching out for "contrarios" [opponents]. Our narrator is wearing a bulletproof vest daily and is out on patrol, even mentioning "las patrullas, del gobierno mentado" [the patrols, of the mentioned government].
It's a fast-paced look at their world, where they patrol neighborhoods and have a clear message: "Si jalas derecho, no te molestamos / Pero al que la deba, lo correteamos" [If you play fair, we don't bother you / But whoever owes, we chase them down]. They're trained for firefights, with "fuertes balaceras, bajas hay a diario" [strong shootouts, casualties daily], often operating in Tijuana. The song builds tension with radio calls like "Vengase pareja, que me están hablando / Por el radio se escucha, la vos del comando" [Come on partner, they're calling me / On the radio, the voice of command is heard], and the urgent cries of "Llegamos en cinco, gritan los muchachos" [We arrive in five, the guys shout]. It's a blunt portrayal of their reality, where they acknowledge, "No todos son buenos, no todos son malos / Asà es el sistema, es nuestro trabajo" [Not everyone is good, not everyone is bad / That's how the system is, it's our job]. They're just doing what they have to do.