Vigente

Today I have what I once wanted
Though a couple of those I really cared about aren't by my side
I learned the hard way that in life, everything's borrowed
Everyone sees the gold, but they don't know what it cost
For what we've been through

What once seemed far away
I was going to have it close, the mirror told me so
Good thing I didn't listen to jealous advice
Years go by, but my flow remains current, never gets old

There's still a long way to row
A lot of places to travel
A lot of rats out there want to see me fail
From the shore, while I'm out at sea
Why should I look over there? (Look over there)
Time is gold and I spend it with my people, I'm on another level now

And I admit, I know sometimes I come off as arrogant
But everyone knows I put in the work
Many say they put in a lot
They've thrown shade, but it's like throwing at concrete
God wanted me to become a singer
And here I am
Yesterday this was just a dream, but today, today

Today I have what I once wanted
Though a couple of those I really cared about aren't by my side
I learned the hard way that in life, everything's borrowed
Everyone sees the gold, but they don't know what it cost
For what we've been through

What once seemed far away
I was going to have it close, the mirror told me so
Good thing I didn't listen to jealous advice
Years go by, but my flow remains current, never gets old

Before closing this chapter
I want to take a moment to give thanks
It's been twenty years of struggle, of sacrifice
Of glory and lessons

None of this would have been possible without the people who believed in me from the start
My family, who always supported me
My team, who fought with me through thick and thin
The streets taught me discipline
Gave me character and showed me that dreams are earned, not given

I started from the bottom, hungry
Like a duo that marked an era and then my solo path
Building my name step by step
Every producer, every colleague
Every person who opened a door left a mark on me

And today, after twenty years on this journey, I stand here, current
Not by chance, but by destiny
From New York to Santurce
Life tempered my soul
And my mother gifted me music as an inheritance and refuge

I grew up between turbulence and blessings
Between the streets and the studio
Between dreams that hurt and goals that shined
To my fans, you are the heartbeat that keeps my name alive
The reason why, two decades later
My voice still cuts through the noise of the world
And my words keep finding a home in your hearts
Thanks to my people for holding me up
Thanks to God for guiding me
And thanks to life for allowing me to get here
This album closes a chapter, but also proclaims who I am
After twenty years, I stand strong
I remain eternal, I remain current
I am Arcángel, The Eighth Wonder