arremangamos — we roll up our sleeves

Arremangamos comes from the verb arremangar, which literally means "to roll up one's sleeves." It's an interesting word because it implies getting ready for hard work or a challenge.

In the context of this song, which touches on themes of working hard and dealing with rivals, "arremangamos parejo a los contras" suggests that they are ready to confront their adversaries head-on and with equal force. It's a vivid and action-oriented word that stands out.

This song, "Ando por Houston," is a cool look into the life of someone working hard in Houston to make a good living. Our singer is always with "la corta" [a short gun], which keeps them safe from "corrientes que no quieren verme bien" [bad people who don't want to see me well].

They're making good money in Houston, and you might even catch them singing at "el puesto 59" [post 59]. The lyrics mention coming from "la manzana" [the apple] due to "daños del ibex" [IBEX damages], and they've got a record that people want to know about. There are some intriguing lines about "el señor de las aves que no le pagan" [the lord of the birds who doesn't get paid] and working with "el greñas" [the messy-haired one] to jump over various shootouts. It sounds like a pretty intense life, with dark windows and a shout-out to a loyal friend who got them into this fast-paced world. They're partners, and they "arremangamos parejo a los contras" [take on the rivals equally], making sure everyone knows it. The song also mentions three brothers, Isaías, and a readiness to jump into anything on Wednesdays.

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