Ruleteando (en Vivo) Lyrics in English by Nico Hernandez
Ruleteando comes from the word "ruleta" (roulette), and it has a double meaning in this song.
Literally, it can mean "cruising around" or "spinning around," like a roulette wheel. However, in Mexican slang, especially in the context of corridos, "ruleteando" often refers to gambling or taking risks, sometimes in a dangerous or illicit context. The song's title itself, "Ruleteando," sets the tone for a narrative about navigating life's risks and challenges, much like a game of roulette.
Nico Hernandez's "Ruleteando (en vivo)" kicks off with a direct address, setting the stage for a raw and real track. He tells us he's "acostumbré a la guerra" [used to war] and has been "justo" [fair] since he was a kid, but he's not looking for a truce. He loves a good fight, saying "me gustó la pelea de atoro con cualquiera" [I liked the fight, I'll take on anyone] and calls himself a "gallito de los vinos gallos de pelea" [a little rooster of fighting roosters]. It's clear he's someone who stands his ground and isn't afraid of a challenge.
But it's not all about the fight. He finds comfort in his routine: "en la noche rezo" [at night I pray], and listening to "corridos tumbados" helps him get "de pilas" [energized]. He reflects on his past, acknowledging that "mis errores se han convertido en semillas" [my mistakes have become seeds], and now he's enjoying the fruits of his labor with his family. There's a strong sense of gratitude for his father's lessons on how to "chambear" [work], and he enjoys the simple pleasure of "quemando motita dentro del camarón" [burning a little weed inside the truck]. When he passes by, people know it's him because "se escucha distancia al desmadre que traigo" [you can hear the chaos I bring from a distance]. It's a look into a life lived on his own terms, with a mix of toughness, reflection, and family.
