The Money Maker Lyrics in English by Edgardo Nuñez
Chambear is a very common slang term in Mexico and other Latin American countries for "to work" or "to hustle." It's a more informal and colloquial way of saying trabajar.
In "The Money Maker," the artist uses chambear to emphasize his humble beginnings and his dedication to making money from a young age. He sings, "Desde morro empecé a chambear" (Since I was a kid, I started to hustle), highlighting his work ethic and journey to success.
This song is all about Edgardo Nuñez's journey and his hustle! He starts by saying, "No me gusta andar en bocas / Pero ni modo, hay veces que toca" [I don't like to be talked about / But oh well, sometimes it happens], acknowledging that people will talk, but he's not going to stop giving them something to talk about. He shares that he had to step up and work hard from a young age after his father passed, "Tocó rifarme como los grandes / Desde morro empecé a chambear" [I had to prove myself like the greats / I started working since I was a kid].
He's pretty open about his "vicio de hacer billete" [addiction to making money], loving the color green of the cash. Even with his success, he's still out there working, making sure his family is taken care of, "A mi familia nada le va a faltar" [My family won't lack for anything]. He's got love for his friends but a strong warning for traitors: "Pa'l traicionero son los balazos" [For the traitor, there are bullets]. You'll find him cruising in a Urus through the "ciudad peligrosa" [dangerous city], always protected by his San Judas tattoo and a Browning. He's a loyal guy who doesn't back down from a fight, and he's not one to pretend to be someone he's not. He even mentions taking a trip to Japan, chilling in Tokyo with a blunt, and being crazy in love with his "morenita" [brunette].
