Cosa Nuestra Lyrics in English by Rauw Alejandro
Bandoleros literally translates to "outlaws" or "bandits". It's a dramatic and cool-sounding word that adds a touch of rebellion to the song.
In "Cosa Nuestra," Rauw Alejandro isn't talking about actual criminals. He uses bandoleros to refer to his loyal crew or posse, suggesting a tight-knit brotherhood that lives by its own rules. It's a powerful metaphor for loyalty and facing the world together with his chosen family.
Rauw Alejandro kicks off this song by repeating the main idea: "Esto es cosa nuestra, no creo que lo entiendan" [This is our thing, I don't think they'll understand it]. He's talking about a private world, a mix of personal heartbreak and maybe some street-level business that outsiders just can't grasp. The song feels split between two big emotions. On one hand, he's completely hung up on an ex. He says love is short but forgetting is long, and that "viene y va tu recuerdo" [your memory comes and goes] like the wind. He's clearly trying to move on, admitting he goes "de cama en cama buscándola y no la encuentro" [from bed to bed looking for her and I don't find her], but nothing works.
Then, the mood shifts. He's not just a heartbroken guy; he's also a boss. He talks about sticking with his "bandoleros" [outlaws/crew] and warns his rivals, "A ustedes los tengo vigilado" [I have you watched]. This is the other side of his "cosa nuestra." It's a life with problems, money, and agreements that are kept behind closed doors. The song ends with a radio DJ introducing Rauw as a newly single man, which perfectly sets up the mix of personal pain and public persona you just heard.
