"El Jefe" by Shakira featuring Fuerza Regida is a powerful song that speaks to the frustrations and struggles of everyday life. The lyrics depict the monotony of a mundane routine, working for a terrible boss who doesn't pay well. The song captures the desire to escape the hardships of the neighborhood and achieve financial success. It highlights the irony and frustration of working tirelessly without reaping the rewards. "El Jefe" is a relatable anthem for anyone who has experienced the challenges of a demanding job and dreams of a better life.
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Shakira, Shakira, Fuerza Regida
Seven thirty, the alarm has rang
I want to be in bed
But it's not possible
I take the kids at nine
The same coffee, the same kitchen
The same as always, the same routine
Another shitty day
Another day at the office
Chorus 1
I have a shitty boss who doesn't pay me well
I arrive walking and he in a Mercedes-Benz
He has me as a recruit
The very son of a b*tch
You're dreaming of leaving the neighborhood
You have everything to be a millionaire
Expensive tastes, the mentality
You only lack the salary
Verse 2
The bills accumulate, being poor is garbage
Mom always told me that studying ensures everything
I studied and nothing happened, damn life so hard
I work harder than a b*stard, but I f*ck less than a priest
What irony, what madness, this yes is torture
You kill yourself from sunrise to sunset and don't even have a deed
They say that there's no evil that lasts more than a hundred years
But there's still my ex-father-in-law who doesn't step into the grave
Chorus 2
I have a shitty boss who doesn't pay me well
I arrive walking and he in a Mercedes-Benz
He has me as a recruit
The very son of a b*tch
You're dreaming of leaving the neighborhood
You have everything to be a millionaire
Expensive tastes, the mentality
You only lack the salary
Chorus 3
You have a shitty boss who doesn't pay you well
You arrive walking and he in a Mercedes-Benz
He has you as a recruit
The very son of
I'm dreaming of leaving the neighborhood
I have everything to be a millionaire
Expensive tastes, the mentality
I only lack the salary
Lilly Melgar, this song is for you, because they didn't pay you your compensation
Another party, as always, f* it
You're dreaming of leaving the neighborhood
You have everything to be a millionaire
Expensive tastes, the mentality
I only lack the salary
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