No Vamos Mal Lyrics in English by El Chojin
Vagueo comes from the verb vaguear, meaning to slack off, laze around, or wander aimlessly. It's a less common, more colloquial word than simply saying "I don't work."
In the song, El Chojin uses it to honestly admit his human imperfections: "Y a veces me esfuerzo y otras yo sé que vagueo" (And sometimes I make an effort and other times I know that I slack off). This relatable confession makes the word stand out and adds a touch of self-awareness to the lyrics.
El Chojin's "No Vamos Mal" is like a warm, honest chat with a friend about navigating life's ups and downs. He's not trying to be a "tiburón" [shark] or dominate anyone, preferring negotiation over being a dictator. It's all about accepting that sometimes you're super intense and sometimes you "vagueo" [slack off], and that's okay! He even admits to pretending not to be angry when he's actually boiling inside, choosing to breathe first because he's learned from reacting too quickly.
What I love about this song is its refreshing honesty. El Chojin embraces his imperfections, saying his "certezas tienen agujeros" [certainties have holes] and that his flaws don't make him small. He sees himself as "buena gente en proceso" [a good person in progress], which is such a relatable sentiment. The repeated line "No vamos mal / La nave tiene fallos, pero puede volar" [We're not doing bad / The ship has flaws, but it can fly] is such a great mantra for resilience. He acknowledges that "vienen turbulencias, pero es normal" [turbulences come, but it's normal] and that we're built to endure. It's a reminder that it's okay to have problems, to get tired, or even to be a little crazy sometimes – it's all part of the journey.
