Bilal Assarguini brings his powerful storytelling to ‘Mala Vida,’ writing and producing a compelling social commentary. Alongside Amnezia Beats, he creates a beat that mirrors the urgent reality of his lyrics.
Released: April 28, 2023
Mala Vida
Bilal Assarguini
Mala Vida Meaning & Lyrics (Bilal Assarguini)
Assarguini describes a world of stark inequality, from Swiss-educated children to visa-denied dreams. He writes, ‘I’m going alone, a brave soul,’ showing his determination to overcome injustice. The song shows how a broken system values money over people.
Sus Hijos Si Estudian Claro En SuizaTheir kids sure do study in Switzerland
Otros Pasan Sus Vacaciones En IbizaOthers spend their vacations in Ibiza
Y El Pobre No Le Conceden Ni La VisaAnd the poor man isn’t even granted a visa
Que Vergüenza Que TristezaWhat a shame, what a tragedy
Dios Danos Tu BendiciónGod, give us Your blessing
Esta Política Cada Día Cambian De VersiónThese politicians change their story every day
Pobres Madres Con DepresiónPoor mothers suffering from depression
Habré Frío Mala SituaciónFreezing cold, a desperate situation
Valoran El Dinero Y No A La PersonaThey value money and not the person
Aqui Las Leyes No Existen NingunaNo laws exist here at all
No Les Importa Se Estás Vivo O En ComaThey don’t care if you’re alive or in a coma
Wallah Hram 3likom‘I swear by God, it’s a sin on you’
Wallah Hshoma‘I swear by God, it’s a disgrace’
Me Voy En Busca De Un Buen FuturoI’m heading out in search of a better future
Aunque Tenga Que Cruzar Las VallasEven if I’ve got to cross the fences
Para Encontrar Un Tarabajo SeguroTo find a steady job
Y Hacerle Feliz A La MamáAnd make my mother happy
Voy Solo Solo ValienteI’m going alone, a brave soul
Y De La Policía Siempre Estoy PendienteAnd I’m always watching out for the police
En Los Calabozos Ya Se Lo Que Se SienteI already know how it feels in the holding cells
Te Juzgarán Por Cosas No CometisteThey’ll judge you for things you didn’t do
Ana Kima Hak‘I’m still the same’
Kif Lbarah Kif Lyoume‘Like yesterday, like today’
Be Lmale Mkndou5e‘I don’t let money go to my head’
Ana Kima Hak‘I’m still the same’
Men Bekri Kane3adi‘I’ve been getting by for a long time’
Mamsali We Manasi‘I’m not finished and I haven’t forgotten’
Aún Me Acuerdo Cuando No Teníamos Pa Comer Muchas VecesI still remember when we didn’t have anything to eat many times
Aún Me Acuerdo Cuando Me CondenaronI still remember when they sentenced me
Los JuecesThe judges
Por Cosas Que No HiceFor things I didn’t do
Lo Qué Me Duele Más Ver Mis Paisanos En C#rcelWhat hurts me most is seeing my countrymen in pr#son
Y No Son CómplicesAnd they’re not accomplices
Por Qué Su Palabra Ya No ValeBecause their word doesn’t count anymore
El Juez Le Importa Un C#rajoThe judge doesn’t give a d#mn
Los Amigos Que No Se Acordaron De MíThe friends who didn’t remember me
Y Otros Mi Siquiera PreguntaronAnd others didn’t even ask
Se Creían Que Mi Vida Ya Tuvo FinThey thought my life had already come to an end
Lo Qué No Saben Que Mi Vida Ha MejoradoWhat they don’t know is that my life’s improved
Yo No Me Creo NadieI don’t think I’m anyone special
Pero Tampoco Me RebajoBut I don’t lower myself either
Es La Costumbre Del BarrioIt’s the way of the neighborhood
Y A Mi Familia Nunca Les FalladoAnd I’ve never let my family down
Voy Solo Solo ValienteI’m going alone, a brave soul
Y De La Policía Siempre Estoy PendienteAnd I’m always watching out for the police
En Los Calabozos Ya Se Lo Que Se SienteI already know how it feels in the holding cells
Te Juzgarán Por Cosas No CometisteThey’ll judge you for things you didn’t do
Ana Kima Hak‘I’m still the same’
Kif Lbarah Kif Lyoume‘Like yesterday, like today’
Be Lmale Mkndou5e‘I don’t let money go to my head’
Ana Kima Hak‘I’m still the same’
Men Bekri Kane3adi‘I’ve been getting by for a long time’
Mamsali We Manasi‘I’m not finished and I haven’t forgotten’
Mala Vida Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Mala Vida’ is social struggle and resilience. Bilal Assarguini delivers an unflinching look at corruption that stays with you long after the last note.