ABC Lyrics (English Translation) – HOKE, Quevedo

ABC (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: HOKE]
This verse reflects a whirlwind of experiences, blending love, ambition, and indulgence. HOKE imagines leaving everything behind for freedom and passion, willing to face intense emotions or consequences. The imagery of simple yet iconic moments—like wearing a basic white tee or walking hand-in-hand—contrasts with the sense of luxury and achievement he feels, symbolized by toasting and celebrating milestones. References to living on tour, patent leather bags, and infinity pools showcase a fast-paced, lavish lifestyle, while nods to his roots (Spanish-speaking drug dealers) ground the narrative in his origins. The final lines about changing chains like stickers hint at the fleeting nature of material possessions in this life of constant motion and reinvention. It’s a mix of success, nostalgia, and the struggle to find deeper meaning amidst it all.

[Bridge: HOKE]
The bridge expresses a sense of emptiness and detachment despite material success. HOKE talks about a metaphorical hole in his chest, symbolizing unfulfilled emotional needs or the loneliness that wealth can’t fill. The reference to “money in A and B” ties to a transactional life where everything revolves around deals and profits, encapsulating the “ABC” of survival in his world. Despite the bravado, there’s an undercurrent of vulnerability and longing for more.

[Chorus: HOKE]
The chorus dives into the duality of triumph and isolation. HOKE describes “crowning” or achieving success daily, but it leaves him feeling alone and reflective. The imagery of remembering everything while drifting off to sleep suggests he’s haunted by the journey that brought him here. References to “first kilo” hint at brushes with crime or risk-taking, emphasizing the sacrifices and choices made to reach the top. The repetition of feeling “dissociated” captures his mental and emotional disconnect, both during flights and gigs. It’s a poignant commentary on how relentless ambition often alienates and exhausts, leaving behind an empty, disoriented state.

[Verse 2: Quevedo]
Quevedo expands on the themes of detachment, distrust, and the weight of success. Starting with an image of luxury—private jets—but paired with a stolen tracksuit, he highlights contrasts in his life. Supporting local business and carrying brass knuckles reflects loyalty to his roots while staying prepared for challenges. Quevedo toasts to lost loved ones, showing grief and remembrance amidst celebrations. His distrust of others and the closed circle he keeps indicate the isolating nature of fame. Lines about money being like a magnet and having two phones suggest a nonstop hustle, but also an inability to fully disconnect.

Quevedo critiques the music industry, calling out exploitation (“2% royalties”) while asserting his power as a reggaeton icon. He addresses lies and misrepresentation in the business and refuses to conform, standing as a self-made figure. However, even with this triumph, he feels “dissociated” and tired, yearning for something beyond the throne of success. The verse captures his strength, disillusionment, and complex relationship with fame.

[Chorus: Quevedo]
The chorus echoes HOKE’s themes, emphasizing the loneliness that comes with success. Quevedo crowns his achievements daily but ends up feeling alone and reflective, tethered to his responsibilities. Memories of his journey, like the temptation of his “first kilo,” resurface, showing how the past weighs on him. Despite his wins, he remains dissociated—detached and struggling to find peace. The metaphor of the “bowl” might symbolize cycles of indulgence or emptiness, reinforcing the bittersweet reality of his lifestyle.