Batallandole comes from the verb batallar, meaning "to battle" or "to struggle". The suffix -le is a dative pronoun, making it mean "battling it out" or "struggling with it/him/her".
In the context of the song, the lyrics "TANTO TIEMPO BATALLANDOLE ALA VIDA" translate to "so much time battling life". It's an evocative word that captures the resilience and struggle described in the corrido, making it memorable and impactful.
Julian Mercado's "El De En Medio" kicks off with a bold statement, letting us know this corrido is for "personas muy finas" [very fine people] and those who deserve it. He's waited "tantos años esperando su salida" [so many years waiting for his release], and now he's here, making some people nervous. This man is smart and has no patience!
Julian proudly declares, "Yo soy su hijo y yose que va con todo" [I am his son and I know he goes all in], referring to his father, who is "muy temido por gobierno y enemigos" [very feared by government and enemies]. We learn his father, "El Pelo Chino" [Curly Hair], even has a unique style for fighting. The song also mentions his brother, who is currently in prison, but they're waiting for him. The lyrics paint a picture of celebration with guitars, a band, and horses, always with a .45, which was a gift. Julian makes it clear, "soy hijo del Pelo Chino y yo no me ando con juegos" [I am the son of Curly Hair and I don't play games]. If you want to be his friend, great; if not, "aqui lo atendemos" [we'll take care of it here].