Oni Shangó Lyrics in English by Aldo Trujillo, Los de Porte Fino

In "Oni Shangó," Aldo Trujillo delivers a powerful message to his critics and rivals. He notes that there's a lot of envy in the air ("la envidiarse en el aire") and asks people to stop fighting with him, stating he doesn't want enemies and isn't to blame for their problems. He dismisses the made-up stories and competition, suggesting that not everything is as it seems on the surface ("no todo es como lo pintan").

The song's title and a key lyric reveal a deeper, spiritual source of his strength. He calls on Shangó, a powerful deity in the Yoruba religion, asking him to protect his son ("pava chango se lo pido que cuide bien de su hijo"). Trujillo warns his haters to be careful what they say, explaining that the very stones they throw at him are the ones he uses to build himself up. He concludes by saying that achieving his childhood dreams and the smile on his face came at a very high price ("me costó bastante cara").