El Camello Lyrics in English by Adriel Favela
Camello literally means "camel" in Spanish. However, in many Spanish-speaking regions, it's also a common slang term for a "drug dealer" or someone involved in illicit activities.
In the context of this song, the lyrics mention, "De dónde son los cabellos es mi apodo y descendencia" (Where the hairs are from is my nickname and lineage), which is likely a typo and should be "De dónde son los camellos". This suggests that "El Camello" is a nickname, hinting at the double meaning and the character's involvement in the world of drug trafficking, making it a very intriguing and context-specific word.
Adriel Favela's "El Camello" is a cool track that really gives you a peek into his world. He talks about how he brings together "las dos culturas" [the two cultures], and how his "apellidos" [surnames] are like "minas y diamantes" [mines and diamonds] that get along well with him. It sounds like he's proud of his heritage and the opportunities it brings.
He also emphasizes loyalty, saying he has "buenas amistades" [good friendships] and knows "la lealtad y placer entre los que andan conmigo" [the loyalty and pleasure among those who are with me]. He mentions his parents guiding him and how he helps others because he can, sharing what he has. The line "no lo olvido de los okupas pues sé bien de dónde vengo" [I don't forget the squatters because I know well where I come from] is really powerful, showing he remembers his roots despite his current success. "El Camello" is his nickname, and he says "hoy un rolex marca el tiempo ya no existe en las carencias" [today a Rolex marks the time, there are no more shortages]. It's a great song about staying true to yourself while achieving success!
