Bélicos literally translates to "warlike" or "bellicose". However, in the world of Corridos Tumbados and modern Mexican music, it's a very popular slang term that describes a whole attitude.
Being bélico means being aggressive, on high alert, and projecting a tough, ready-for-anything image. In the song, Natanael Cano says "Bélicos los plebes," meaning the guys are in a warlike, confrontational mood. It's a key piece of slang for understanding the vibe of this hugely popular genre.
Welcome to the after-hours world of Natanael Cano! In Selfies the young Mexican star bursts into a club scene where the bass is thumping, champagne is fizzing and phones are snapping nonstop. He strides in “al tentón,” feeling his way through the dark, but his swagger is crystal-clear. The lyrics paint a neon-lit picture of VIP tables, designer shades and mischievous girls who tag along for the ride as long as the bottles keep popping. THC drifts through the air, Cartel de Santa tracks pulse in the background and every clink of a glass demands another selfie for social media glory.
Beneath the party glow, the song is a quick photo of modern corrido culture. Natanael boasts about hard work, good luck charms and a “levántate para triunfar” mindset that powers his success. He celebrates spending freely while calling out the posers who only look rich. In the end Selfies is both a flex and a snapshot: a reminder to live large, capture the moment and let the world scroll through your highlight reel.