Primero Muerto Lyrics (English Translation) – Natanael Cano

Primero Muerto (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
He’s feeling completely lost and emotionally drained. No matter what he does, nothing helps him feel better after the breakup. He really misses her unique presence—no one else compares to her—and it’s making him feel depressed. He’s scared that this pain and emptiness will never go away, and he’ll stay stuck like this forever.

[Pre-Chorus]
He’s admitting, probably for the first time, just how badly he’s hurting. Saying it out loud makes his throat tighten, like he’s about to cry. Deep down, he doesn’t believe he’ll ever see her again, and that thought just breaks his spirit. It’s a mix of sadness, fear, and hopelessness that’s hard to shake.

[Chorus]
He’s putting on a brave face, but it’s all fake. At night, when he’s alone, he still can’t stop thinking about her. He doesn’t want to forget her—not even a little—and says he’d rather die than let go. Medication and distractions don’t help anymore. The anxiety and heartbreak are getting worse. He’s trying to detach from the physical memories, but emotionally, he’s still stuck. Unless someone helps him escape this deep loneliness she left behind, he feels like he won’t make it through.

[Verse 1]
He’s still dealing with the damage her love caused him. It broke him so deeply that now he feels like his heart has no hope left. He wonders if he’s being punished for something, because he doesn’t understand why she’s not with him. He misses her a lot, even mentioning Chile as a place that feels empty without her. Waking up without her love or presence feels totally wrong.

[Pre-Chorus]
Once again, he’s saying how hard it is to talk about this out loud. It physically hurts to admit how much he’s struggling. He’s completely lost hope that he’ll ever see her again, and it weighs heavy on him every time he thinks about it.

[Chorus]
He’s repeating how badly he’s still hurting, especially at night when everything hits him the hardest. People might think he’s okay, but it’s a lie. He doesn’t want to move on or erase her from his life. Pills don’t help anymore, and the sadness is becoming too much. Even though he’s trying to forget the physical closeness, emotionally he’s still trapped. He needs someone or something to rescue him from the empty space she left behind.

[Verse 2]
Now he shifts to memories of how things were when they were together. He talks about how she liked his style—his sideways Jordan cap, his flashy jewelry, and the tough, flashy lifestyle he showed off. He always made sure she felt protected and important, riding in armored cars. Even when life was dangerous or chaotic, he had her back and kept her close. He moved through rough situations with his crew, ready for any fight or trouble. If anything bad happened, he was the one to fix it. She didn’t owe anyone anything, and he made sure she felt safe and respected. People even called him “The Boss” because of the way he handled things. He lived fast and fearless, armed and ready, fully committed to the wild life—and all of that was part of the world he shared with her.

[Chorus]
Once more, he’s saying he’s not okay, no matter what people think. Late at night, she’s still the only one on his mind. He can’t bring himself to let go of her, even though it hurts. The medication and coping methods are useless now. His anxiety is building, and he’s trying to let go of the physical part of their relationship, but her absence is still crushing. He’s desperate for someone to pull him out of the loneliness she left behind.