Una Navaja Lyrics in English Junior H

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Una Navaja by Junior H from Spanish to English.
We all suffer inside
We all carry memories that life gave us
From my mother the advice
That she taught Nevarez and kept in his chest
I lived among neighborhoods, I remember
The situation was tough, and that's what I got
Young, discreet and calm
I had a lot of protection and that's what I tell you
A knife
That goes with me, protection
The coin dances
And you don't know which side you got
You already know who it is
The letter is silent, old man
A Cherokee climbing
Over there, in Palastine, it was seen, revving the engine
Two J's to know him
A man of motivation, who rules everything
To be men of respect
It's earned with balls and it makes you tough
On alert, the dude is ready
In case heat kicks off, he fires up
A knife
That goes with me, protection
The coin dances
And you don't know which side you got
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SONG MEANING

“Una Navaja” invites us into Junior H’s tough yet reflective world, where every scar has a back-story and every street corner teaches a lesson. He recalls growing up in rough barrios, guided by his mother’s wisdom and shielded by loyal friends. Amid engines roaring in a Jeep Cherokee and whispered nicknames, he paints a picture of survival: you stay calm and discreet, but you never let your guard down.

At the heart of the song is the ever-present knife—both a literal tool of protection and a symbol of readiness when fate flips its unpredictable coin. Junior H reminds listeners that respect is earned through courage, quick thinking, and a dash of bravado. The track blends vulnerability with grit, turning personal memories into a universal anthem for anyone who’s had to navigate life’s hotter moments while keeping their cool.

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