Sangre Y Fe Lyrics in English by Cruz Cafuné, Quevedo
Albañil translates to "bricklayer" or "construction worker." It's an interesting word because it highlights the artist's humble beginnings and hard work before achieving success in music.
In the lyrics, Cruz Cafuné states, "Estuve estudiando, también fui albañil" (I was studying, I was also a bricklayer). This line provides a glimpse into his past, emphasizing his dedication and the contrast between his previous manual labor and his current success as a musician. It's a word that speaks to authenticity and the journey of overcoming obstacles.
"Sangre Y Fe" ("Blood And Faith") is Cruz Cafuné's tribute to where he comes from and how far he's climbed. He opens the song crediting a higher purpose for putting him on this path, a weight he says can only be carried with "blood and faith," and ties it back to the Canary Islands, the home he still feels calling him back.
From there the song turns into a confident account of his own success. He raps about building his career without record deals, staying independent, and turning early struggles (working as a bricklayer, having no team) into the wealth and respect he has now. He brushes off critics as "drama queens" and makes clear he built everything himself.
The hook repeats a hometown shoutout to his mother, naming her by different nicknames each time it plays, crediting her for raising someone who became an icon. Even as he claims the throne, he says he doesn't want to be at the top alone, closing the song as a shared win with the people who got him there, alongside featured artist Quevedo.
