Carretera Lyrics in English by Morad

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What they take from you, I doubt that it comes back

Road music and we do it another way

We aren't just anybody, we're the ones of the new era

My car's a bonfire, it crosses like four borders

It passes seven barriers and then they spray it like a hose

Morad doesn't go down to the hood because abuses aren't censored

I used to spend every day thinking of a load of greens

Some do, in my hood they plant pots and they don't last

And here they snatch it from you, kids don't want tailoring anymore

Walking with Mr. Papa and my brother buddy El Cata

Sometimes we're twenty, but twelve never get searched

You're not king of lions, 'cause you're just a cat

And a four-legged ain't the same as putting you on all fours

I learned to live with all the bad, then they say I pulled a hit

And there I learned to hustle alone, don't talk funny, it costs you

I learned to live with all the bad, then they say I pulled a hit

And there I learned to hustle alone, don't talk funny, it costs you

They tell me, "Morad, take it all easy", oeh, oeh

I always tell them that's my style, oeh, oeh

That one talks like he has kilos, oeh, oeh

And they took them from him with a double edge

I make like two trips, one of them's a lie

One goes down to Málaga and the other reaches Algeciras

Then one goes up to Granada and another goes down to Sevilla

And then I end up in Tarifa, I don't know if he catches the routes

A typical coffee in Huelva

The sea is even worse than a jungle

What they take from you, I doubt that it returns

Unless another boss sorts it out for you

I learned to live with all the bad, then they say I pulled a hit

And there I learned to hustle alone, don't talk funny, it costs you

I learned to live with all the bad, then they say I pulled a hit

And there I learned to hustle alone, don't talk funny, it costs you

What they take from you, I doubt that it comes back

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carretera — road

Carretera literally translates to "road" or "highway." While it might seem like a common word, in the context of this song, it takes on a deeper, more symbolic meaning.

Morad uses "carretera" to represent not just a physical path, but a journey through life, often involving illicit activities and constant movement. The phrase "Música pa' carretera" (Music for the road) sets the scene for a narrative of hustling, travel, and navigating a complex world, making the word central to the song's theme and atmosphere.

Morad's "Carretera" [Road] takes us on a journey, literally and figuratively! He's all about moving forward, making it clear that "Lo que se te quita dudo que te vuelva" [What is taken from you, I doubt it will return]. This song is a declaration of carving your own path, doing things "de otra manera" [in another way], and not being just anyone. He talks about his car being a "hoguera" [bonfire], crossing borders and barriers, hinting at a life on the move, maybe even a bit illicit, as he mentions routes to Málaga, Algeciras, Granada, and Sevilla.

Morad also reflects on the tough realities of his neighborhood, where "niños ya no quieren costura" [kids no longer want to sew], suggesting a shift away from traditional work. He's learned to live with the bad, saying "Aprendí a vivir con to' lo malo" [I learned to live with all the bad], and to navigate things on his own. It's a blunt look at resilience and self-reliance, with a touch of defiance against those who talk big but can't back it up, like the line "No eres rey de leone', porque solo eres una gata" [You're not the king of lions, because you're just a cat].

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