Rata De Dos Patas Lyrics in English PAQUITA LA DEL BARRIO

Paquita la del Barrio turns heartbreak into a fiery verbal smack-down in “Rata de Dos Patas.” A rata is a rat, and this “two-legged rat” is her ex-lover, whom she bombards with every poisonous animal insult she can muster — from “maldita cucaracha” (damned cockroach) to “hiena del infierno” (hyena from hell). The lyrics are over-the-top, almost theatrical, yet that exaggeration is what makes the song so cathartic and fun. Behind the colorful insults lies a powerful message: this is a woman who refuses to stay silent, reclaiming her dignity by naming and shaming the person who wronged her.

In Mexico’s ranchera tradition, Paquita is famous for giving voice to scorned women, and “Rata de Dos Patas” has become an anthem of empowerment and dark humor. Whether you laugh at the creative name-calling or feel the sting of her anger, the song reminds listeners that music can be a perfect outlet for pain — and that sometimes the best way to heal is to sing your heartbreak at full volume.