MENTE EN ALTO Lyrics in English Eslabón Armado

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song MENTE EN ALTO by Eslabón Armado from Spanish to English.

Verse 1

Everything that I have achieved

With work and sacrifice

Things kept unfolding

Thanks to the Lord above

For always lending me a hand and guarding my family

Verse 1

I have never let myself down

Focused on my work

Always with my head held high

I have not let them stop me

And even though many tried

Some wanted to bend me and others wanted to kill me

But I have never folded

Verse 1

Life has taught me

Friends are very fake

Chorus 1

Always, when making green

People crowd in like a fistful of ants

They're ordinary folks that always criticize

They talk endlessly because that's how their lives are

I carry a .45 because I don't trust

In the business there's always trouble

Chorus 1

Always cautious, a wise man told me

Take care of the family, the most valuable thing in life

Verse 2

I spend my time on the roads

With women and friends

Just a good time

I roll to the Sierrita, the little horns in my sights

The band keeps booming

The guitars keep playing

Nothing but heavy corridón

My tastes are women

A green-eyed blondie

Brunettes turn me on

Riding a fine horse with my cousins and my brother

My parents, the most sacred

Verse 2

I rock a buchón swagger

Before, I didn't have a dime

Chorus 2

Always while making green

People crowd in like a fistful of ants

They're ordinary folks that always criticize

They talk endlessly because that's how their lives are

I carry a .45 because I don't trust

In the business there's always trouble

Chorus 2

Always cautious, a wise man told me

Take care of the family, the most valuable thing in life

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SONG MEANING

MENTE EN ALTO celebrates hustle, grit, and unwavering self-belief. Over a backdrop of vibrant guitars and booming bass, Eslabón Armado looks back on his rise from having “no cents” to counting “green bills.” He thanks God for protecting his family, recalls endless hours of hard work, and proudly states that nothing and no one could bend or break him. Envy, fake friends, and even death threats show up, yet he marches on with his head held high, mente en alto, armed not just with a .45 but with determination and faith.

The lyrics paint a life balanced between danger and joy. Business rivalries require caution, but downtime is a whirlwind of horses, parties, and the pulse of heavy corridos. At the core sits a simple rule a wise man once shared: “Take care of family, the most valuable thing in life.” Between swaggering verses and heartfelt gratitude, the song becomes both a victory lap and a reminder that success means little without loyalty, vigilance, and loved ones by your side.

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Eslabón Armado MENTE EN ALTO Lyrics