Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Salió Caro by Fuerza Regida from Spanish to English.
A lo mejor salió caro salir del lugar en el que estaba
Maybe it was expensive to leave the place where I was
A lo mejor nomas yo les pague las broncas que me achacaban
Maybe I was the only one paying for the troubles they blamed me for
Pensaron que con eso me amansaron yo deje gente encargada
They thought that would tame me, but I left people in charge
Guerreros van de frente no separan esperaban mi llegada
Warriors go forward, they don't back down, they were waiting for my arrival
Cambio de ritmo
Change of rhythm
Mi nombre Rafael Caro Quintero del que tanta gente hablaba
My name is Rafael Caro Quintero, the one that so many people talked about
28 Años me tuvieron cautivo imagínense que planeaban
They had me captive for 28 years, imagine what they were planning
Las piezas en mi ajedrez cambiaron la estrategia y la jugada
The pieces on my chessboard changed, the strategy and the move
El negocio está bien estructurado las rutas ya bien marcadas
The business is well structured, the routes already well marked
Extrañando mi caballo y mí rancho la sierra de madrugada
Missing my horse and my ranch, the sierra in the early morning
Mucho más el estado de Jalisco y uno que otro camarada
And also missing the state of Jalisco and a few comrades
Voy a repetir yo soy Rafa Caro y allá por la noria yo nací fui criado
I'm going to repeat, I am Rafa Caro and I was born and raised there in La Noria
Cuando estuve ausente deje mí legado Quintero Payan y también los Caro
When I was absent, I left my legacy, Quintero Payan and also the Caro family
SONG MEANING
The song "Salió Caro" by Fuerza Regida, a talented artist from the United States and Mexico, explores the consequences and sacrifices one may face when leaving their comfort zone. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist's decision to leave their previous situation may have come at a high cost, as they now find themselves dealing with the problems and challenges that were once attributed to them. However, they assert their resilience and determination, stating that they were not tamed by these difficulties and have left capable individuals in charge. The song also references the artist's name, Rafael Caro Quintero, a figure who has been widely discussed. It highlights his 28 years of captivity and the elaborate plans that were made during that time. The lyrics further express a sense of longing for their horse, ranch, and the state of Jalisco, as well as the camaraderie of their comrades. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the artist's identity and roots, proudly proclaiming their name and the legacy they have left behind.
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