Cholo Lyrics – Natanael Cano, Badguychapo

Cholo Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Natanael Cano]
He’s talking to God, but not in a typical way. Instead of asking for forgiveness, he says there’s no need because he knows God is kind and blesses him daily. He trusts that the most important gift from God—probably death or a bigger purpose—will come when the time is right, not when others want it. He’s hinting that something big, something “cholo” (street-level, bold, gangster-like), is coming. There’s a sense of confidence and calm, like he’s ready for whatever’s next on his own terms.

[Coro: Natanael Cano]
He repeats that something “cholo” is on the way and tells us to trust it. He stays simple and real, the kind of guy who laughs to himself because he doesn’t need anyone’s approval. He points out that while everyone’s talking and acting like they’re involved, they’re really doing nothing. Meanwhile, he’s laid back, smoking weed, counting the money he made from drügs. He admits he’s not perfect, bad things follow him, but he keeps moving and making profit.

[Verso 1: Natanael Cano]
He’s shouting out his crew, saying they’re still active and experienced. In Sonora, the guys he rolls with are sharp and dangerous. He mentions tactical units and how everyone’s in communication. Again, he brings up God, saying he’s done bad things, even killed, but God still forgives him. He knows life will catch up with him someday, but so far, no one has managed to take him down. He rides around in a tough truck, and girls are naturally drawn to him. They love danger and living on the edge, but even in those intense moments, fear can sneak in—like when it’s time to pull the trigger and your finger shakes.

[Refrán: Natanael Cano]
He says he’s not bothered by anything. He was born tough and built for this life. He covers his face, straps up with his gear, and is ready for anything. He feels like he has wings—something special that others don’t. Even though scorpions aren’t supposed to fly, in his case, they do—meaning he breaks the rules of nature and rises above.

[Verso 2: Natanael Cano]
People want to bring him down but can’t. He’s high on life, enjoying his pleasures, especially women. Every weekend is a party, and there’s a power in how he lives. They keep trying to mess with him, but it never works. He’s always alert and ready. If they want action, he’s not afraid to jump in—like a frog jumping when needed.

[Verso 2: Badguychapo]
He says his mom knows the kind of life he leads. Ever since he was a kid, he dreamed of being a drug dealer. He talks about how his business comes through a guy named Checo and that the old methods like boat smuggling are done. He even lived in the jungle for two months hustling to survive. He spends a lot, doesn’t stop grinding, and if cops are behind him, he’s not pulling over. His life is intense and always moving. If someone’s looking for his girl, she’s with him, probably rolling up a joint. He’s unstoppable. People ask if he’s a bad guy, but deep down, they already know the answer. Some folks act like they were there during his hardest times, but they weren’t. He had to hide out for three months because the feds were chasing him.

[Puente: Badguychapo]
He always keeps something cold—a weapon or maybe ice (jewelry)—just in case. His girl likes the thrill, even when she hugs him and feels the danger. He doesn’t spend recklessly. He prefers giving her diamonds instead of flashy gifts. He points out that many who pretend to be gangsters are really just snitches.

[Coro: Natanael Cano]
Again, he says something big and “cholo” is coming and to trust it. He keeps things simple and true, enough to laugh at all the fake people around him. Everyone’s always in other people’s business but doing nothing themselves. Meanwhile, he’s chilling, smoking, and counting the drug money. He doesn’t claim to be holy, but he keeps surviving and collecting more from the same streets he came from.

[Refrán: Natanael Cano]
He’s still not stressing. He was born tough and fearless. He hides his face, gears up with weapons, and stays ready. He feels powerful—so powerful that even things that shouldn’t be able to rise, like scorpions, somehow do when he’s around.

[Outro: Natanael Cano]
People keep trying to take him down but fail. He’s floating through life enjoying himself, especially with women and weekend parties. He lives large, with power in everything he does. When others try to mess with him, it never works. If there’s trouble and it’s time to act, he’ll jump in without hesitation.