Rey León Lyrics in English by Edgardo Nuñez
Chingarle is a very common, yet informal and somewhat vulgar, Mexican Spanish slang term that means "to work hard" or "to put in a lot of effort." It's a strong expression of dedication and struggle.
In the song, the artist sings, "Desde cero pa' adelante tuve que chingarle pa' traer un pacón" (From zero onward, I had to bust my ass to bring in a big wad of cash). This word perfectly captures the gritty determination and the uphill battle the artist faced to achieve success, making it a memorable and authentic part of the lyrics.
Edgardo Nuñez's "Rey León" is a powerful anthem about overcoming adversity and proving doubters wrong. He starts by calling himself the "oveja negra" [black sheep], someone no one believed in, saying, "Por mí no daban ni un peso, se les olvidó" [They wouldn't give a peso for me, they forgot]. It's all about that grind from the bottom, becoming strong "como el Rey León" [like the Lion King] to get out of a "hoyo negro" [black hole]. He even admits he had to "romper las reglas" [break the rules] because he had no other choice. Talk about determination!
This song is a real rags-to-riches story, with Edgardo going from an "ayudante" [assistant] to "el patrón" [the boss]. He credits his success to hard work, his mother's prayers, and a positive mindset, saying, "Solo el que se anima levanta el avión" [Only he who dares lifts the plane]. He also shares some blunt advice: don't trust just anyone, because "De quien menos te lo esperas llega la traición" [From whom you least expect it, betrayal arrives]. Ultimately, it's his family that drives him, calling them "la luz de mi vida, son mi adoración" [the light of my life, they are my adoration]. It's a great song about resilience and loyalty!
