Cueste Lo Que Cueste Lyrics in English by El Chojin, Ms. Ambar
Colapsar means "to collapse" or "to break down." It's a strong and evocative verb that goes beyond simple sadness, suggesting a complete mental or emotional breakdown.
In the song, El Chojin uses it to describe the intense toll that overthinking and feeling too much took on him: "Tanto, sentir, tanto pensar / Me llevó hasta colapsar" (So much feeling, so much thinking / Led me to collapse). This word highlights a moment of profound vulnerability and the journey of self-discovery that follows.
El Chojin, with Ms. Ambar, brings us "Cueste Lo Que Cueste" – a song all about self-love and finding peace. It's a journey from feeling overwhelmed by emotions and thoughts, even to the point of collapse, to a place of knowing that no matter the cost, or how much it hurts, this path will lead to something better than expected. He says, "Sé que cada golpe que me das me hace más fuerte / Pero no quiero ser más fuerte, ya, ya es suficiente" [I know every hit you give me makes me stronger / But I don't want to be stronger, enough is enough]. He's tired of the struggle and just wants some peace.
The song really digs into the idea of choosing your battles and valuing your inner calm over always winning or being right. El Chojin admits, "Me asusta más estar equivocado que cambiar lo que piense" [I'm more afraid of being wrong than changing what I think]. He's also questioning what truly matters, realizing that focusing on material things or external validation can make you miss out on what's important. He asks, "¿Cuánta vida me he gastado comprando dinero?" [How much life have I spent buying money?], and declares, "Ahora ya no quiero cosas, ahora quiero tiempo" [Now I don't want things, now I want time]. It's a powerful message about shifting priorities from ego and external criticism to personal well-being and genuine connection.
