Milo j and Trueno sing ‘Gil’ from the album La Vida Era Más Corta. Trueno and Camilo Joaquín Villarruel write about resilience against betrayal from those who misuse friendship for personal gain.
Released: September 25, 2025
Gil
Milo J | Trueno • From “La Vida Era Más Corta”
Gil Lyrics Translation – La Vida Era Más Corta Soundtrack
Trueno sings that art cannot be extinguished with money. He thanks his father for making him strong and his neighborhood for shaping his identity.
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Con Iris De Arcoiris Hay Que EstarYou’ve gotta keep a rainbow’s iris
Cuando Un Gil Te Trata De GilWhen a ‘gil’ ‘foolish jerk’ treats you like a fool
Porque No Hay Vida En Su VivirBecause there’s no life in the way they live
La Traicion Es PecadoBetrayal is a sin
Pero Mas Que Capital De EstadoBut more than a state’s capital
Y No Es Tan Renovable Al Existi-irAnd it’s not so renewable while you’re alive
Quiero Amar Sin Pensar En Que Me HaranI want to love without wondering what they’ll do to me
Que Vea El AlmaLet it see the soul
Y No Los OjosAnd not just the eyes
Tal Vez Volar Sin Ver Si Hay Un PunalMaybe fly without looking for a dagger
Tras La EspaldaBehind my back
Frente A Los OjosIn front of my eyes
Yein-yein Bere-yein-yeinYein-yein Bere-yein-yein
Yein-yein Bere-yein-yein-yeinYein-yein Bere-yein-yein-yein
Yein-yein Bere-yein-yein (TR1 Mai)Yein-yein Bere-yein-yein (TR1 Mai)
Yein-yein (Con El Milo)Yein-yein (With Milo)
Gracias A Mi Madre Soy Sincero (Gracias)Thanks to my mother, I’m sincere (Thanks)
Gracias A Mi Padre Soy De Acero (Gracias)Thanks to my father, I’m made of steel (Thanks)
Gracias A Mi Barrio Soy Quien Quiero (Gracias)Thanks to my ‘barrio’ ‘neighborhood’, I’m who I want to be (Thanks)
Vivi Con Traicioneros Que Buscaban Ser HonestosI’ve lived with traitors who were trying to be honest
Pa’ Mi Ser Honesto Es Lo PrimeroFor me, being honest comes first
Vinieron Sin Comida Pa’ Mi HorneroThey came without food for my ‘hornero’ ‘ovenbird’
Bebieron Agua De Mis Manantiales Se Taparon Con Mi CueroThey drank water from my springs, they covered themselves with my skin
Prometieron Amor Verdadero Robaron Y Se FueronThey promised true love, they stole and they left
La Vida Va A Cruzar Nuestro SenderoLife’s going to cross our paths again
Y No Quiero Ni Perdon Ni Pero’ Ni Un “Hablamos Luego”And I don’t want forgiveness, excuses, or a “we’ll talk later”
La Van A Pagar Con Fuego Sin Poder Entrar Al CieloThey’re gonna pay with fire, without ever entering heaven
Fue Facil Como Robarle A Un Nino Un CarameloIt was easy as stealing candy from a kid
Ahora Es Dificil Como Pedirle Silencio A Un VoceroNow it’s hard as asking a spokesperson for silence
Toquen Tierra Que Ahora Estan Sin CompanerosTouch the ground, ’cause you’re without companions now
Sin Mi Disco Que Metieron En Ese Sello Quisieron (Toquen Tierra)Without my record they tried to sign to that label (Touch the ground)
Solo Tienen Plata Que Robaron Y Jamas Me DevolvieronYou’ve only got the money you stole and never returned
Pero El Arte No Se Apaga Con Dinero Let’s GoBut art isn’t extinguished with money, let’s go
“Todo Puede Pasar (Todo Puede Pasar)“Anything can happen (Anything can happen)
Pero Todo Pasa” Me Dijo MamaBut everything passes,” Mom told me
Yo Quiero Al Barrio Feliz (Yo Quiero Al Barrio Feliz)I want the neighborhood happy (I want the neighborhood happy)
Se Que Mis Valores No Me TraicionanI know my values won’t betray me
Porque Todo Puede PasarBecause anything can happen
Cuando El Carino Se Vuelve Un PunalWhen affection turns into a dagger
Cuesta Un Poco Mas Ser FelizIt’s a bit harder to be happy
Pero Ningun Gil Va A Acabarme La CalmaBut no ‘gil’ ‘foolish jerk’ is gonna ruin my peace
Quiero Amar Sin Pensar En Que Me HaranI want to love without wondering what they’ll do to me
Que Vea El AlmaLet it see the soul
Y No Los OjosAnd not just the eyes
Tal Vez Volar Sin Ver Si Hay Un PunalMaybe fly without looking for a dagger
Tras La EspaldaBehind my back
Frente A Los OjosIn front of my eyes
No Amo No Me AmanI don’t love, they don’t love me
Por Andar Mudando Mis EscamasFrom constantly shedding my scales
Descuide Los Lagos Del DharmaI neglected the lakes of ‘dharma’ ‘cosmic law’
Y Vieron Mi Amor Como ArmaAnd they saw my love as a weapon
Vieron Mi Valor Como BalaThey saw my value as a bullet
Sin Pagar El Precio Del KarmaWithout paying the price of ‘karma’ ‘fate’
Soy El Miedo Con Todas Sus RamasI’m fear with all its branches
Traicione A La Traicion Por La EspaldaI betrayed betrayal from behind
“Todo Puede Pasar (Todo Puede Pasar)“Anything can happen (Anything can happen)
Pero Todo Pasa” Me Dijo MamaBut everything passes,” Mom told me
Yo Quiero Al Barrio Feliz (Yo Quiero Al Barrio Feliz)I want the neighborhood happy (I want the neighborhood happy)
Se Que Mis Valores No Me TraicionanI know my values won’t betray me
Porque Todo- (Porque Todo Puede Pasar)Because anything- (Because anything can happen)
Cuando El Carino Se Vuelve Un PunalWhen affection turns into a dagger
Cuesta Un Poco Mas Ser FelizIt’s a bit harder to be happy
Pero Ningun Gil Va A Acabarme La CalmaBut no ‘gil’ ‘foolish jerk’ is gonna ruin my peace
Siempre Quiero Amar Sin Pensar En Que Me HaranI’ll always want to love without wondering what they’ll do to me
Que Vea El AlmaLet it see the soul
Y No Los OjosAnd not just the eyes
Tal Vez Volar Sin Ver Si Hay Un PunalMaybe fly without looking for a dagger
Tras La EspaldaBehind my back
Frente A Los OjosIn front of my eyes
Quiero Amar Sin pensar En Que Me HaranI want to love without wondering what they’ll do to me
Que Vea El Alma (Quiero Ser Yo Mismo)Let it see the soul (I want to be myself)
Y No Los Ojos (Soy Un Ser Humano)And not just the eyes (I’m a human being)
Tal Vez Volar Sin Ver Si Hay Un Punal (Nino Apoyate En Mis Recuerdos)Maybe fly without looking for a dagger (Kid, lean on my memories)
Tras La Espalda (Intenta Dormir En Paz)Behind my back (Try to sleep in peace)
Frente A Los OjosIn front of my eyes
Yein-yein Bere-yein-yeinYein-yein Bere-yein-yein
Yein-yein Bere-yein-yein-yeinYein-yein Bere-yein-yein-yein
Yein-yein Bere-yein-yeinYein-yein Bere-yein-yein
Yein-yein Bere-yein-yein-yeinYein-yein Bere-yein-yein-yein
Yein-yein Bere-yein-yeinYein-yein Bere-yein-yein
Yein-yein Bere-yein-yein-yeinYein-yein Bere-yein-yein-yein
Yein-yein Bere-yein-yeinYein-yein Bere-yein-yein
Yein-yeinYein-yein
Gil Music Video
The Gil lyrics translation shows how betrayal strengthens commitment to values. The song contrasts temporary success with enduring principles learned from family.