Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a stark picture of navigating a harsh urban environment, where danger lurks and survival is paramount. The opening lines immediately establish a sense of unease, with the narrator walking "de la mano del diablo" (hand in hand with the devil) and hienas (hyenas) "acechando" (stalking). This sets a tone of constant vigilance, suggesting that the streets demand a keen awareness of threats and a readiness for conflict, as implied by the mention of measuring "tus armas" (your weapons) and the swift, brutal "palazo en la nuca y zas" (blow to the back of the head and *bam*). The core tension arises from the contrast between the harsh realities of street life and the lingering dreams and aspirations of those within it. The narrator observes that "la vida son detalles para niños de la calle" (life is details for street kids), highlighting how survival hinges on small, often grim, observations. Despite the lack of conventional comfort or guidance, as seen in "Si en casa no había nadie para coser esos parches" (If there was no one at home to sew those patches), there's an underlying resilience and a pursuit of desires, even if they seem unattainable, like wishing on coins in fountains that likely won't grant them. A striking element is the exploration of internal conflict and the weight of the past. The narrator grapples with a "sombra" (shadow) that "abusó del poder" (abused power), seeking to diminish their "brillo" (shine), suggesting an internal struggle against self-doubt or external negativity. The lyrics also touch on the deceptive nature of appearances and the coping mechanisms developed in difficult circumstances, where "una mentira es pa' salvarte de estos pormenores" (a lie is to save you from these details). The recurring question, "¿qué esconden mis actos en todos los gestos que imité?" (what do my actions hide in all the gestures I imitated?), points to a deep introspection about identity and the influence of past behaviors and learned actions. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their raw, unflinching portrayal of a world where survival is a daily battle, yet hope and self-reflection persist. The vivid imagery, from the "diablo" and "hienas" to the "océano" of tears shed by those who "no ha visto el mar" (haven't seen the sea), creates a powerful emotional landscape. The juxtaposition of street wisdom with personal introspection, underscored by the sampled chorus "Let 'em feel where you coming from," invites listeners to connect with the narrator's lived experience and understand the depth of their perspective, forged in hardship and resilience.

Dano - Rap, Hip-Hop

De la Mano

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[Letra de "De la Mano"] [Parte I] [Intro: Dano & 2Pac] Ah Súbeme un poquito en los cascos, amigo Yeah Let 'em feel where you coming from [Verso 1: Dano] Camino por el barrio de la mano del diablo Sé que las hienas van acechando, escúchalas Ah, van midiendo tus armas Solo les hacía falta un palazo en la nuca y zas Oh (Shh), la vida son detalles para niños de la calle (Ah) Si en casa no había nadie para coser esos parches La mayoría no ha visto el mar (Wah), pero han llorado un océano Con un bolso de tennis y un par de kilos de orégano Jugarse el cuello currando, dejar dinero, bro (Gastar dinero) Unos pa' ganarse el pan, algunos pa' pagar el gas (Yaoh) Sobra trabajo en el ambiente Si pilla' las monedas que hay abajo de las fuentes ¿Se cumplen los deseos que pidieron to'a esa gente? Me da que no, en la tumba no caben dos Si miras al paredón, seguro que estaré yo, ah [Estribillo: 2Pac & Dano] (Let 'em feel where you coming from), yeah (Let 'em feel where you coming from), ah (Let 'em feel where you coming from), yeah, woh (Let 'em feel where you coming from), ah (Let 'em feel where you coming from), yeah (Let 'em feel where you coming from), ah (Let 'em feel where you coming from), yeah (Let 'em feel where you coming from) [Verso 2: Dano, 2Pac] Mi sombra abusó del poder que a ella se le otorgó Quería quitarme todo el brillo como Photoshop, yeh Predecible por tradición, ah (Shh; let 'em feel where you coming from) Vivo por estos sueños (Ah), de sueños no se come (Nah) Una mentira es pa' salvarte de estos pormenores (Ajá) Cuatro mentiras y se empezarán a escoger roles (Tss) Te dejaré una dirección en la que poner flores Ah (Ah-yeah; yeah), ¿dónde estará el límite? ¿Qué esconden mis actos en todos los gestos que imité? (Eh) ¿Cuáles son las cosas que intenté borrar de mi niñez? (Eh) Si saco el cuchillo, no lo clavaré con timidez Figuras paternas sobre el cuero de un BMW (Ajá) Hacíamos recados de noche, recorriendo el túnel Recuerdo cada uno de los sueños que siempre tuve (Shh) Quizás los cumplamos, hermano, aunque la gente sude, ah [Estribillo: 2Pac & Dano] (Let 'em feel where you coming from), yeah (Let 'em feel where you coming from; ah) ah (Let 'em feel where you coming from), yeah, woh (Let 'em feel where you coming from; shh), ah (Let 'em feel where you coming from), yeah (Let 'em feel where you coming from), ah (Let 'em feel where you coming from), yeah (Let 'em feel where you coming from) [Post-Estribillo: Dano] Rap with me, rap with me Rap with me, rap with me, yeah Rap with me, rap with me, shh Rap with me, rap with me, oh Rap with me, rap with me, yeah Rap with me, rap with me, come on Rap with me, rap with me, yeah Rap with me, rap with me It's rap, let it ride, ah [Parte II] [Verso] A pretty face, a pretty face A pretty face, a pretty face A pretty face, a pretty face A pretty face, a pretty face

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