Bola literally means "ball," but in Mexican slang, it refers to a group or crew of friends or associates. It's a common term in informal contexts, especially in regional Mexican music.
In the song, the line "por eso no soy de la bola" translates to "that's why I'm not part of the group/crew." It signifies the artist's independence and his refusal to conform or be associated with just any crowd, highlighting his unique identity and perhaps his selective nature in choosing his companions.
Abraham Vazquez and Grupo Supremo's "No Soy de la Bola" is a powerful declaration of independence and self-respect. The title itself, "No Soy de la Bola" [I'm not part of the group/crowd], sets the tone for a song about staying true to yourself. Abraham makes it clear he knows who his real friends are, saying, "yo sé muy bien quién está conmigo porque las malas nunca los miro" [I know very well who is with me because in bad times I never see them]. He's not afraid to speak his mind, stating, "así derecho voy a hablar" [I'm going to speak frankly], and he respects those who've helped him, mentioning his devotion to "mi San Juditas" [my Saint Jude].
This corrido isn't about starting trouble; as he says, "este corrido no es para echar tierra que triunfe en todos no hay competencia" [this corrido isn't to stir up trouble, may everyone succeed, there's no competition]. Instead, it's a message about being humble but not easily taken advantage of. He warns, "soy bueno pero no es mejor por eso no llegan a viejos" [I'm good, but it's not better, that's why they don't get old], suggesting that some people's actions lead to their downfall. He's always ready for whatever comes, with "la glock la traigo bien bajada" [I carry the Glock low/ready], and he's loyal to his crew, "curiosa de mi grupo de premios estamos a la orden" [curious about my group of awards, we are at your service]. It's a song about resilience, acknowledging "ha habido bajas también subidas" [there have been lows and also highs], and trusting in fate, "sigue cambiando que dios decida" [it keeps changing, may God decide].