Zapatos Despegados

Sometimes where you're born, there’s no cash, you gotta hustle
And the truth is, you might have to leave your folks behind
I didn’t come from much when I was selling pistachios on the ranch
I held on for years, but I just couldn’t take it anymore

Kicked off shoes to go to school, that was my deal
Honestly, it was rough, but we had no other choice
They looked down on me 'cause I didn’t even have bus fare
They don’t remember that now, but they come asking for favors

Just sixteen, and courage was all I had left
To jump the fence and search for a better life
I had to struggle, but life has changed for me
I don’t brag about wealth, but I’m definitely better off than before

I’ve tasted the good life, and I won’t deny I liked it
Las Vegas, the casinos, and a Louis XIII to feel good
I enjoy every day in case tomorrow brings a drop
But that doesn’t scare me 'cause I ate beans on the ranch

I carry a .45 strapped or a super gun
The one from the seven Chinese never fails, it’s a Colt
It’s not that I have problems, but envy has stirred up
I just watch my back and don’t trust any bastard

If I’m working, it’s so my family can be better off
I don’t want my queens to lack what I missed out on
For Edwin, things started falling into place, in his favor
Now I’m in the capital of Colorado in a big truck