La Ley De La Vida (En Vivo) Lyrics in English by Yeison Jimenez
Puntada literally means "stitch" (as in sewing) or "prick." However, in this song, it's used in the idiomatic expression "nomás de puntada," which means "just as a hint" or "just as a guess."
It's an interesting word because it shows how a common word can take on a completely different meaning in an idiomatic phrase. The singer uses it to say he predicted someone's destiny almost casually, as if making a quick, offhand remark, and it turned out to be true.
Yeison Jimenez's "La Ley De La Vida (En Vivo)" is a really blunt look at how the world works, especially when it comes to money and relationships. He sings, "Uno vale según lo que tiene / Por desgracia es la ley de la vida" [One is worth according to what one has / Unfortunately, that's the law of life], which sets the tone right away. It's all about how people treat you better if you have wealth, even offering you more than you need: "Traes caballo y te ofrecen la silla" [You bring a horse and they offer you the saddle].
He also touches on ambition and betrayal in love, saying, "Al dejarte algo malo te dieron / Porque a nadie le gustan traiciones" [When they left you, they gave you something bad / Because nobody likes betrayals]. It's a pretty cynical view, but he also offers a kind of tough love. He can sympathize with your pain, "Puedo creerme que siento tus penas" [I can believe that I feel your sorrows], but ultimately, he can't fix your problems, only offer a few coins. He even predicted a past love's destiny, saying, "No llegaste a casarte conmigo / Y no creo que te mueras casada" [You didn't marry me / And I don't think you'll die married], which is a pretty bold statement!
