El Tatuado Lyrics in English by Los Dos Carnales
Chingadazos is a very strong, informal, and somewhat vulgar word in Mexican Spanish, meaning 'blows' or 'punches'. It comes from the verb chingar, which has a wide range of meanings, often negative or aggressive.
In the context of the song, the phrase "como siempre a chingadazos yo estoy para darle un abrazo" is a powerful and intriguing contrast. It suggests that despite facing life's challenges or conflicts head-on (with 'chingadazos'), the speaker is still ready to offer support and an embrace. This duality makes the word particularly memorable and gives insight into a resilient, tough-but-tender persona.
This song, "El Tatuado," is a powerful declaration of resilience and loyalty from someone who has faced serious challenges. The singer talks about a special police group searching his home, his "pájaro de acero" [steel bird] – likely a reference to a vehicle or even a plane, suggesting a high-stakes situation. He mentions having to hide his family, but despite all that, he's still "en el ruedo" [in the ring], ready for whatever comes next.
He's not one to dwell on the negative, believing that "las cosas malas tienen y también se van" [bad things come and also go]. He values true friendship, stating "entre amigos no hay envidias y parientes también quedan mal" [among friends there is no envy and relatives also turn out bad]. He's a man of respect and valor, always attentive and respectful to people. He makes it clear that he won't be grateful to those who betrayed him, but he stands by his true friends, especially his "compadre Alvarado," who he respects as a "hombre completo" [complete man]. He's a positive person, surrounded by "amistades limpias" [clean friendships], enjoying life with good cars and good times.
