TÓXICOS Lyrics in English by Calle 24
Chingada is a highly versatile and very Mexican slang term, often considered vulgar, but used so commonly that its intensity varies with context. It can mean 'screwed up', 'damned', or 'hell'.
In "TÓXICOS," the line "¿Qué no ves que todo esto nos está mandando a la chingada, ma?" translates to "Don't you see that all of this is sending us to hell/screwing us over, mom?" It powerfully conveys the destructive nature of their toxic relationship, making it a memorable and impactful word choice for learners interested in authentic, colloquial Spanish.
Calle 24's "TÓXICOS" is all about that intense, on-again, off-again kind of love that's a little bit wild but impossible to quit. The singer admits, "No vale la pena pelear, si sabemos que no vamos a dejarnos" [It's not worth fighting if we know we're not going to leave each other], which pretty much sets the tone! It's a relationship where they drive each other crazy with jealousy – he doesn't want her looking at other guys, and she doesn't want him with "otra piel" [another skin/woman].
It's funny how they go from seemingly hating each other to realizing how much they're in love. He even says, "A veces parece que nos odiamos / Y cuando lo hacemos, sé que nos amamos" [Sometimes it seems like we hate each other / And when we do, I know we love each other]. There's a bit of a power struggle too, like when he jokes, "A ver, presta el celular pa' revisarte todo el Whats / El mío no te voy a dar" [Let me see your phone to check all your WhatsApp / I'm not giving you mine]. Despite the drama, they just can't let go of that "amor tóxico" [toxic love]. It's a super relatable look at a passionate, messy, but ultimately unbreakable bond.
