Il Matadore Lyrics in English by Regulo Caro
Sobornado means 'bribed'. It's an intriguing word that immediately suggests a darker, more complex narrative than a typical love song.
In the context of "Il Matadore," the lyric "La muerte me ha sobornado / Pa' todo hay precio, yo salí caro" (Death has bribed me / Everything has a price, I came out expensive) implies a powerful, almost supernatural negotiation with death itself. This word hints at a thrilling story of survival, power, and perhaps a pact with the underworld, making it very enticing for a learner.
Get ready to meet a character straight out of a movie in Regulo Caro's "Il Matadore"! This song introduces us to a seasoned, almost mythical figure who's seen it all. He's a survivor, someone who's gained wisdom and strength through time and challenges, as he says, "Con el paso del tiempo caen los años, Con los años te haces de experiencia" [With the passage of time years fall, With the years you gain experience].
Our 'Matadore' is back and ready for action, even referring to his weapon as something that needs new life: "El tiempo la estaba haciendo mojosa, Hoy le pondré balas nuevas" [Time was making it rusty, Today I will put new bullets in it]. He's a complex figure, an enemy of the government but an ally of the people, a legend in the mafia, and a protector of his family. He even brags, "Sé que por las noches me cobijo, Con la piel de aquellos que he matado" [I know that at night I shelter myself, With the skin of those I have killed] – a pretty intense image! He's a force to be reckoned with, declaring, "Ahora estoy aquí resucitado" [Now I am resurrected], and making it clear that he's the best at what he does, and he's not cheap: "Para todo hay precio, yo salí caro" [There's a price for everything, I came out expensive].
