El Desconocido Lyrics in English by Los Alegres Del Barranco
Alicuzarnos is a colloquial and regional term, likely derived from slang, meaning to get ready, to get hyped up, or to prepare oneself, especially for a party or a good time.
In the context of the song, it sets the tone for the celebration: "Hay que alicuzarnos pa' empezar la fiesta" (We need to get ready/hyped up to start the party). It's an interesting word because it's not standard Spanish, making it unique and memorable for learners.
Get ready to party with "El Desconocido" by Los Alegres Del Barranco! This song is all about letting loose and enjoying life after a hard day's work. The lyrics kick off with "La noche se esta llegando Hay que alicuzarnos pa' empezar la fiesta" [The night is coming We need to get ready to start the party], setting the scene for a night of fun. They've finished their important work and now it's time to celebrate until dawn, using their money to have a good time and "controlar morras" [handle girls].
The song also talks about the good life, with lines like "Se dice que el verde es vida es un dicho cierto que yo comprobado Y también el color blanco mucho dinero me ha dado" [They say green is life, it's a true saying I've proven And the color white has also given me a lot of money]. The singer enjoys traveling to big cities like New York and Chicago, but prefers to keep a low profile. He says, "Yo soy el desconocido cuando visito lugares No me gusta ser lucido y mi nombre ni lo saben" [I am the unknown when I visit places I don't like to show off and they don't even know my name]. It's a fun look into a life of hard work, good times, and staying under the radar!
