El De La Selva Lyrics (English Meaning) – Edgardo Nuñez | Luis R Conriquez
Edgardo Nuñez and Luis R Conriquez bring swagger and grit to ‘El de la Selva.’ The song is a bold statement about leadership and loyalty in the Sonora region. Edgardo Nuñez and Pablo Alexandro Santillán write the lyrics and compose the music, creating a tune that sounds both commanding and personal.
Released: July 17, 2025
El de la Selva
Edgardo Nuñez | Luis R Conriquez
Lyricist
Edgardo Nuñez, Pablo Alexandro Santillán
Composer
Edgardo Nuñez, Pablo Alexandro Santillán, Raul Rubio
El de la Selva Lyrics English Translation by Edgardo Nuñez | Luis R Conriquez
The songwriter describes his life with precision, mentioning his trusted crew and armored trucks. One line translates to ‘I don’t say my name so I don’t expose my identity,’ showing how he balances power with caution. Luis R Conriquez adds a rugged energy, turning the song into a declaration of respect and pride.
Es un equipo del terrorIt’s a formidable squad,
El que traigo a mi mando, por Sonora los comandoThe one I’ve got under my command, leading ’em through Sonora
Salazar es la camisa‘Salazar’ is the shirt ‘the organization I represent’,
Y a mí me dicen “El Monkey”And they call me ‘El Monkey’
No se me asusten si me venDon’t get scared if you see me,
La verdad que yo soy calmado, nomás que pórtense bienTruth is I’m a calm guy, just make sure you behave
No tolero las injusticiasI don’t tolerate any injustices,
Acá, por el sur Sonora, todo está marchando al cienDown here through southern Sonora, everything’s running at a hundred percent
Y si hay que tomar, con whiskey o champánAnd if there’s drinking to do, it’s with whiskey or champagne,
No digo mi nombre pa’ no quemarI don’t say my name so I don’t ‘expose my identity’
Hay pocos rangos, la orden la da el Twenty-fiveThere are few ranks, ‘the leader’ Twenty-five gives the order,
No se asusten si ven las duras pasarAnd don’t be startled if you see the ‘armored trucks’ pass by
Una avioneta aterrizóA small plane landed,
Y la vengo piloteando, es mi gusto, sí, señorAnd I’m the one piloting it, it’s my pleasure, yes, sir
Me navego un perfil muy bajoI navigate with a very low profile,
Muy pocos saben de mí, por eso estoy en donde estoyVery few know about me, that’s why I am where I am
Invitado me han de verYou’re bound to see me as a guest,
Con clave y con respaldo del señor, ya saben quiénWith a code name and the boss’s backing, you already know who
25 se respetaTwenty-five is respected,
Al tiro con mis puñados, la familia cuidaréAlways ready with my ‘trusted crew’, I’ll take care of the family
Mi Super me cuida de cualquier envidiaMy ‘Super .38 pistol’ protects me from any envy,
En mi muñeca un Rolex nomás brillaOn my wrist, a Rolex just keeps shining
Por mi esposa y mis hijos yo daría la vidaFor my wife and my kids, I’d give my life,
And here we stay, ‘hustling for our daily bread’And here we stay, ‘hustling for our daily bread’
‘El de la Selva’ is about life on the edge. The lyrics offer a glimpse into a world where loyalty and strength rule, and the artist paints this story with raw honesty.
