Embalan comes from the verb embalarse, which can mean 'to pack up' or 'to get carried away'. However, in Spanish street slang, especially in the context of being seen by someone you want to avoid, it means 'to bolt' or 'to flee quickly'.
In this song, Morad uses it repeatedly to describe how people react when they see him: "me ven y se embalan" (they see me and they bolt). It paints a vivid picture of people quickly running away, highlighting the artist's reputation and the fear or respect he commands in his neighborhood.
Morad and Trobi's "Cómo Están?" is a high-energy track where Morad confidently asserts his rise from the streets to success, all while throwing shade at his detractors. He kicks things off by repeating "Mbappé, Mbappé, Mbappé, Mbappé" – a clear nod to the famous footballer, suggesting speed, skill, and being at the top of his game. He talks about his past, saying "solamente me gustaba en la calle las matemática'" [I only liked math in the streets], hinting at a street-smart approach to life.
Morad makes it clear that he's making "música para todos los barrios" [music for all the neighborhoods] and isn't changing his style. He challenges his haters directly, asking "¿Y cómo están? Hablan pero luego dime dónde están" [And how are they? They talk but then tell me where they are] and declaring "Ahora yo soy el que reparte el pan" [Now I'm the one who distributes the bread], meaning he's in control and providing for his people. He even describes how his rivals "se van por pata, y se van por coche, cogen un tren y se embalan" [they leave on foot, and they leave by car, they take a train and they pack up] when they see him, showing their fear. It's a bold statement of dominance and a warning to anyone who doubts him.