CHOLO 7 Lyrics in English by Fuerza Regida, Luis R Conriquez
Lacra is a Spanish word that translates to "scum" or "parasite." It's used to describe a person considered morally corrupt, worthless, or a burden to society.
In "CHOLO 7," Fuerza Regida sings, "No perdono gente lacra" (I don't forgive scum people). This word is particularly interesting because it's not an everyday term, yet it powerfully conveys a strong sense of disdain and a no-nonsense attitude, making it memorable and unique to the song's gritty narrative.
Fuerza Regida and Luis R Conriquez come out swinging in "CHOLO 7," a track that lays out the life of a gangster with zero apologies. The narrator warns everyone to get out of his way because he's the real deal: "Abran cancha, que este caldo trae verdura" [Make way, 'cause this broth has vegetables]. He has a very short fuse for disrespect, stating plainly, "No tolero que me ladren / Si me ladran les doy fuego" [I don't tolerate people barking at me / If they bark at me, I give them fire]. This isn't a new lifestyle for him; he says he's been about it "Desde morro bien cholo, pues fui pandillero" [Since I was a kid, a real cholo, well I was a gangster].
This life comes with money, danger, and a lot of confidence. He boasts that "la people sabe que no falta el dinero" [the people know that money isn't lacking], and he explains how he gets it: "De Guanatos los cuadros me llegan enteros" [From Guadalajara, the bricks arrive whole]. The song even includes a moment of tension when the cops show up, but it's handled easily with a bribe. It's a blunt and gritty look into a dangerous world, all told from the perspective of someone who is thriving in it.
