El Chuletas Lyrics in English by Peso Pluma, El Choforo
Coronaban comes from the verb coronar, which literally means "to crown". However, in the context of this song and often in Latin American slang, it means "to succeed" or "to achieve a goal", especially in a significant or triumphant way.
In "El Chuletas", the line "Ahí sabíamos que coronaban" suggests that the characters knew their ventures were successful or that they were achieving their objectives, likely referring to illicit activities. It's an interesting word choice that hints at the high stakes and the sense of accomplishment (or perceived accomplishment) within their world.
Peso Pluma and El Choforo's "El Chuletas" tells a story of transformation and rising above past struggles. The lyrics open with a look back at earlier days, "Aquellos tiempos en el humo cuando empezaba con las mulatas" [Those times in the smoke when I was starting with the mulattas], hinting at a rough beginning. The song quickly moves to the present, where the hustle has paid off, with lines like "Los aviones muy bien llegaban Ahí sabíamos que coronaban" [The planes arrived very well There we knew they were crowned] suggesting successful ventures.
Our guy, El Chuletas, used to be a lawyer, but that's in the past: "Pero eso quedó en el pasado Hoy lo que rifa es jale blanco" [But that was left in the past Today what rules is white work]. He's a global player now, with "muy buenos socios" [very good partners] in Peru and even working with "asiáticos" [Asians]. It's a blunt message to anyone who doubted him, as he sings, "Los que pa' bajo me miraban Hoy saludan y a mí me llaman" [Those who looked down on me Today greet me and call me]. He's not afraid of a fight, and he's got the government connections to back it up, even carrying "charola de gobierno fusil largo y arma corta" [government badge, long rifle and short gun]. This song is all about showing how life changes and how El Chuletas came out on top.
