Tokischa and Treintisiete join forces for ‘Sistema De Patio,’ a gritty anthem that pulls no punches. Tokischa writes the lyrics, while she and Leo RD compose the track. The song takes listeners straight into the harsh realities of neighborhood life, where survival is the only rule.
Released: July 14, 2022
Sistema De Patio
Tokischa | Treintisiete
Sistema De Patio Meaning & Lyrics (Tokischa | Treintisiete)
Tokischa tells the story of a world where respect is hard-earned and betrayal is unforgiven. One line stands out: ‘There’s no water on the block, only trouble flows here.’ The lyricist paints a vivid picture of crime, envy, and the daily grind of street life.
Este E’ El S#stema Del Pat#oThis is the system of the neighborhood.
Se Vende Dr#ga Se Mueren Ch#vato’‘Dr#gs’ are sold here, and snitches die.
Quitao De La Calle Pero Mami Me Dice T#catoI’ve left the streets, but my girl still calls me a ‘u#er’.
Fumando Arriba Del Plato Tokischa Pidió MaltratoSmoking right over the plate, Tokischa wanted to get wild.
Yo Con Una Alta Que Me Tiene En Mueca’ De Hace RatoI’m with a tall girl who’s had me grinning for a long time.
Y No Me Salte’ Con Payasada’ De Novato’ No La’ AceptoAnd don’t come at me with rookie nonsense, I won’t accept it.
Le’ Quitamo’ El Sonido ‘Toy Aquí Por El RespetoWe’ll silence the noise, ’cause I’m only here for the respect.
Cuando Me Falte Una Entonce’ El Deo Se Lo’ Apr#etoIf I’m missing even one, then I’ll make sure they feel the pressure.
Hay Pila De B#la’ Loca’ Mejor Ponte Tu ChalecoThere are plenty of stray ‘sh#ts’ flying, so you’d better wear a vest.
Y No Me Llame’ Que No Quiero Na’ ContigoAnd don’t call me, because I want nothing to do with you.
Por Estar De Cuero Malo Te Dejamo’ En El OlvidoSince you acted like a ‘tr#itor,’ we’ve left you in the past.
Yo Soy Un Malo Y Medio Mami Yo Soy Un SufridoI’m a real troublemaker, girl, I’ve lived through the struggle.
Cuando La Ponga En Cuatro A Cardi B Yo Me RetiroOnce I’ve made it big with someone like Cardi B, I’ll retire.
Wilmer Baja A Donde Steven Que Trajo Una Caja ‘E T#ro’Wilmer, go down to Steven’s place, he brought a box of ‘amm#nition’.
La Puse A Mi Manera Y La Menor Bajó Del K#loI did things my way, and the young girl brought down the ‘st#sh’.
Ella Se Puso Rápida Na’ Ma’ Cómo La MiroShe got excited just by the way I looked at her,
Yo Pensaba Que No Na’ Y Ella Se Quitó El Vestidoand I didn’t think anything would happen until she took off her dress.
Este E’ El S#stema Rechura Del#ncuencia Dr#ga Y DemaThis is the system: rejection, crime, ‘dr#gs,’ and envy.
Menore’ Por Su’ Cuarto’ Y Grati’ Cogen Pila ‘E Ñ#maThe kids chase their money and take any risk for free.
En El Bloque No Hay Agua Lo Que Corre E’ ProblemaThere’s no water on the block, only trouble flows here.
Si Te Queman O Te Mochan Pa’ Lo’ Tíguere’ E’ El DilemaWhether you’re burned or cut down, that’s the street’s dilemma.
La Dr#ga Se La Meten En El TotoThey hide the ‘st#sh’ in their ‘priv#te parts’.
Lo’ Cuero’ No Le M#man H#evo A Pariguayo’ Roto’The ‘st#eet girls’ won’t show love to broke losers.
Cr#quero’ Por Sesenta Paran En El VeintiochoFor sixty pesos, the ‘u#ers’ end up in the ‘psych ward’.
Lo’ Capo’ Prenden K#lo’ No Celebran Con BizcochoThe bosses light up ‘br#cks’ of cash, they don’t celebrate with cake.
Cuello’ Blanco’ Per#quero’ Trabajan Pa’ Lo’ K#lero’White-collar ‘sn#ffers’ are working for the ‘wholesalers’.
Lo’ Atracadore’ Tumbando Con Flow De Mensajero’The robbers are striking while looking like delivery men.
El Tíguere Del Bloque Ahora Se Metió A RaperoThe street thug from the block has turned into a rapper now.
Quiere Estar En El Artistaje Ya No Va A Ser JoloperoHe wants to be in the limelight and stop being a ‘thief’.
Lo’ Menore’ Atienden P#nto’ Pa’ Comprarse Una CubanaThe kids watch ‘dr#g spots’ just to buy a gold chain.
En La’ Escuela’ S#ngan A La Profe Y Le Dan Mar#huanaIn the schools, they ‘mes# around’ with the teacher and give her ‘we#d’.
Lo’ Vicioso’ Te Venden Hasta A Su HermanaThe ‘add#cts’ would even sell their own sister,
Por Un Gramo De Per#co Pasao Por Una Ventanafor a gram of ‘sn#w’ passed through a window.
Hay Que Arrebatarse Pa’ Poder DesconectarseYou’ve got to get ‘hi#h’ just to disconnect from it all.
Hay Que Meterse A Un P#nto Pa’ Endrog#rse Y RelajarseYou have to head to a ‘trap house’ to get ‘lo#st’ and relax.
El Cuero De La Esquina Siempre Quiere EmpastillarseThe ‘st#eet girl’ on the corner always wants to ‘pop pills’.
La Doña Del Colmado Treintisiete Pa’ Paj#arseThe lady at the grocery store wants Treintisiete for ‘pleas#re’.
Sistema De Patio Music Video
If you want to understand ‘Sistema De Patio,’ the lyrics expose the raw truths of survival in the streets. The track features Tokischa and Treintisiete, showcasing their unapologetic storytelling.