EL CHACAL Lyrics in English Mora
Chacal literally translates to "jackal". In a literal sense, a jackal is a wild dog known for scavenging and often associated with cunning or opportunistic behavior.
In the context of this song, Mora uses "chacal" to refer to his rivals or competitors in the music industry. He challenges them, saying, "Que pase el siguiente chacal" (Let the next jackal pass), implying that they are predatory, trying to feed off his success, and ultimately, easily defeated. It's a strong, evocative word that paints a vivid picture of his dominance and their perceived weakness.
EL CHACAL is Mora’s chest-thumping victory lap. From the first line he paints himself as “el lápiz que no falla” – the pen that never misses – flaunting an ever-evolving flow that competitors keep copying while he casually reinvents it again. The Puerto Rican hitmaker spotlights his shiny stage presence, quiet millionaire status and carefree spending sprees, all while puffing at home and collecting checks as if it were a mercenary’s payday. In short, success feels effortless and inevitable; he’s the light that makes the entire stage glow whenever he steps out.
The second half of the track turns into an open challenge. Mora invites would-be rivals to guayar (grind) on the dance floor, then warns that failure is the only outcome for anyone daring to test him. With military metaphors (“tengo un batallón”), icy sports references and playful flexes about songs finished “in two hours just for fun,” he dismantles haters and proclaims there’s no mercy in his arena. The message is clear: he’s the unstoppable tide that rolls over imitators, and he’ll keep lounging, shopping and stacking hits while everyone else scrambles to keep up.
