Negocio Perro Lyrics in English by Fuerza Regida

Chueco literally means “crooked,” but in Mexican slang it can describe something dishonest, shady, or illegal. In the song, “empezó en lo chueco” and “ya no ando en lo chueco” refer to leaving an illicit way of doing business behind, making this a memorable example of how a common adjective takes on a streetwise meaning.

In “Negocio Perro,” Fuerza Regida tells a fast, boastful story about growing up in San Bernardino, around Muscoy, with very little money. The narrator says he began “en lo chueco” [in illegal business], survived an attempt on his life, and went to prison after the DEA confiscated “unos cuantos kilitos” [a few kilos] and someone “puso el dedo” [snitched or pointed the finger]. He calls himself a “gallo jugado” [a seasoned, fearless fighter], then says his connections helped him get out quickly. The song does not hide the danger, but the narrator treats it like part of the road to wealth.

Now he claims, “El límite es el cielo” [the sky is the limit], rides in a Rolls-Royce, and says, “Ya no ando en lo chueco” [I’m not in illegal business anymore]. “El negocio está bien perro” [the business is really good] uses perro as slang for something powerful, impressive, or excellent. He mentions his clika, meaning his close crew, parties, betting on cockfights, and finding a valuable item at a casino. His advice is blunt: spend your money how you like, because you cannot take it with you when you die. He also thanks his father, Güero de Michoacán, for teaching him how to work and “duplicar” [double or multiply money]. It is a larger-than-life success story with prison, luxury cars, gambling, loyalty, and a very direct attitude toward enjoying life.