Lil Naay and Myke Towers frame PENDING with defiant authenticity. Lyricists Edwin Almánzar Reyes, Michael Torres Monge, and Omar E. Alfano construct a stark contrast between hunger and luxury. Their deliveries emphasize raw motivational clarity.

Released: December 12, 2025
PENDING
Lil Naay & Myke Towers
PENDING Lyrics English Translation by Lil Naay & Myke Towers
Lil Naay references past nights without toothpaste money. Myke Towers juxtaposes this with diamond-studded teeth and luxury vehicles. Their shared verses detail grinding until time freezes while honoring late family supporters.
JaHa.
AjaAha.
Yeh YehYeah, yeah.
Ja-ja Ja-jaHa-ha, ha-ha.
Yeh YehYeah, yeah.
Hace Rato Se Me Dio Como FueA while ago, it happened just like that,
Que Ellos Estan Orando Dizque Pa’ Que No Se Dewhile they’re over there praying, supposedly, so it won’t.
A Doscientos En La Lleca Esta Mercedes No Se VeAt 200 on the street, this Mercedes is a blur,
Una Mala Yo Fumaandome Un Purewith a bad girl, while I’m smoking a blunt.
Mira Como To’ Cambio La Vida Es DiferenteLook how everything’s changed, life is different.
Yo No Andaba En Gente De’ Que No Tenia Gente Al LadoI didn’t mess with people when I had no one by my side,
Cuando No Tenia Ni Pa’ Una Pasta De Dientesback when I didn’t even have money for toothpaste.
Ahora Estoy Dando CorrienteNow I’m giving off a current,
Diamantes En Mis Dientes Yo No Llego Ni A Diciembrediamonds on my teeth, I won’t even make it to December.
Ese Cheque Esta PendingThat check is pending,
Esa Mala Lo Mueve Heavy Yo Rulinthat baddie’s dancing hard while I’m just ruling.
Que La Pise No Me Quite Lo’ AMIRIStepping on it, don’t take off my AMIRIs.
En Esto Vamos Modo Sport Rompiendo El MilleroIn this, we’re in sport mode, breaking the odometer.
Yo Me Recuerdo Cuando Estaba En CeroI remember when I was at zero,
Pensando En Eso Me Voy En Un Vuelothinking about that, I take off on a flight.
Un Saludo Pa’ Mi Abuelo El Sabe Que Lo QuieroA shoutout to my grandfather, he knows that I love him.
El Sabe To’ Lo Que Yo QuieroHe knows everything that I want.
Yo Queria Ser Rapero Y El Pudo Abuelo Quien DiriaI wanted to be a rapper, and I did it, grandpa, who would’ve thought?
Yo Menor Endiamantado EnteroMe, just a kid, completely covered in diamonds.
Mira Como To’ Cambio La Vida Es DiferenteLook how everything’s changed, life is different.
Yo No Andaba En Gente De’ Que No Tenia Gente Al LadoI didn’t mess with people when I had no one by my side,
Cuando No Tenia Ni Pa’ Una Pasta De Dientesback when I didn’t even have money for toothpaste.
Mira Como To’ Cambio La Vida Es DiferenteLook how everything’s changed, life is different.
Yo No Andaba En Gente Desde Que No Tenia Gente Al LadoI didn’t mess with people when I had no one by my side,
Cuando No Tenia Ni Pa’ Una Pasta De Dientesback when I didn’t even have money for toothpaste.
Ellos Estan Preguntandose Que Truco Fue Que HiceThey’re asking themselves what trick I pulled,
De Un Momento A Aca Estoy Haciendome El Money Easyfrom one moment to the next, I’m making money easy.
Me Voy A Seguir Buscando Hasta Que El Tiempo ParaliceI’m gonna keep grinding until time itself just freezes.
Ya No Hay Dias Grise’There are no more gray days,
Andan Unos Croquis Apretando Las Lombrice’just some tough guys out there putting on the squeeze.
Yo No Descanso Buscando Presidentes MuertosI don’t rest, I’m looking for ‘dead presidents’,
En La Muneca Un Rolex Que Esta Endiamantado Completoon my wrist is a Rolex that’s completely diamond-studded.
Este Es Pa’ Los Tigers De La Selva De ConcretoThis is for the tigers of the ‘concrete jungle’,
Que Se Buscan Su Cuarto Y La Prendan Por El Respetowho get their money and light it up out of respect.
Yo No Andaba En Gente Antes Ahora Mucho Meno’I didn’t mess with people before, and now, even less.
Gracias A Papa Dios Todos Los Shows Estan Lleno’Thank God, all the shows are full.
La Pista En Power Party Puede Que Lo Danemo’This track at a power party, we might just destroy it.
Esa Truchita Esta Pidiendo Que Le Den NemaThat little ‘trout’ is asking for me to give it to her.
En Paz Descanse Mi Abuelo Que Me Ve Desde El CieloRest in peace to my grandfather, who watches me from heaven.
Ya No Estamos En Cero Por Eso Me Tienen CelosWe’re not at zero anymore, that’s why they’re jealous of me.
Si Quieren Grabar Yo Le’ Cobro Los ArancelesIf they want to record, I charge them the fees.
Papa Dios Mando De Bendiciones Un AguaceroGod sent a downpour of blessings.
Hey Mira Como To’ Cambio La Vida Es DiferenteHey, look how everything’s changed, life is different.
Yo No Andaba En Gente Desde Que No Tenia Gente Al LadoI didn’t mess with people when I had no one by my side,
Cuando No Tenia Ni Pa’ Una Pasta De Dientes Yeahback when I didn’t even have money for toothpaste, yeah.
Y Mira Como To’ Cambio La Vida Es DiferenteAnd look how everything’s changed, life is different.
Yo No Andaba En Gente Desde Que No Tenia Gente Al LadoI didn’t mess with people when I had no one by my side,
Cuando No Tenia Ni Pa’ Una Pasta De Dientesback when I didn’t even have money for toothpaste.
Young Kingz Baby-yYoung Kingz, baby.
Haciendo Los Dolares You Know Desde Los Once Como RDJaviMaking dollars, you know, since I was eleven, like RDJavi.
Young Kingz BabyYoung Kingz, baby.
PENDING Music Video
PENDING lyrics meaning centers on unbroken hustle after success. Spanish to English translation underscores persistent ambition despite diamond watches and sold-out shows. Luxury symbols coexist with references to concrete jungle survival.