MASA MADRE Lyrics – HOKE Ganlyrics

MASA MADRE Lyrics Meaning

[Verso 1]
In the first verse, the artist reflects on a rough, gritty lifestyle. “Masa madre” refers to the base or core, something fundamental, and using it in this context implies that they’re deeply involved in the harsh realities of life. The bitter taste of the dough represents the struggle—life has become harder, but it’s still necessary to survive. The mention of kids smoking in the plaza late at night shows the younger generation engaging in risky behavior. The line “se les cruzan los cables” suggests their minds or actions are getting messed up. The artist talks about feeling worn out from the street life, with references to physical and emotional pain, like “golpe bajo” (low blows) and a hurting liver. The mention of smoking hashish and playing games like parchís highlights how people escape their realities. Despite all the challenges, the artist remains sharp and focused, aware of what’s going on around them. There’s no luxury in this life—”ya no brillan los zapatos” (shoes no longer shine)—but the artist is independent, and their success will soon be visible as others pay attention to their journey.

[Puente]
The bridge describes the chaos and unpredictability around the artist. The “par” (pair) refers to people who can’t sit still and are constantly trying to fill the gaps in their lives, represented by “rellenar huecos” (filling gaps). “Carro a art deco” hints at a flashy, perhaps excessive lifestyle, but the game is still about survival. The lines about extracting “agua” (water) or doing it “en seco” (dry) refer to different ways of getting what’s needed to survive, no matter the method. If they give the water, they pretend to be innocent (or “suecos” — acting like they’re Swedish, i.e., neutral or naive). It’s a tricky game of survival.

[Verso 2]
The second verse reflects the artist’s patience and foresight. “Dale tiempo” (give it time) shows a confident attitude that things will change, and those who have turned their backs will eventually return, like a “boomerang.” The artist references “Xaroban” as a form of protection or control over the media, hinting that they keep their business low-key. They drive a German car, symbolizing success and status, and walk their own path (“sigo a la derecha de mi man” – staying true to their crew). The line “Ando recto, así me salgo del rebaño” expresses that they follow their own rules, standing out from the crowd. Despite facing many challenges, the artist still finds ways to clean up their mess (“limpio con la diestra lo que ensucio con la zurda”), showing they can manage both the good and bad sides of life.

[Outro]
In the outro, the artist reflects on the fading relevance of others, as “nombres caen de las paredes” (names are falling off the walls), meaning people’s influence or fame is fading. They’re still in VLC (Valencia) between the contrast of “Perico” (coc*ine) and “Mercedes” (luxury cars), hinting at a mix of street life and high status. Addicts asking for “chito” (a term for drügs) like “ratoncito Pérez” (a reference to the tooth fairy) suggests people depend on the artist for something, but the artist stays indifferent. They claim to have never been a hater and are uninterested in the drama of the rap scene (“Fu*k all that rap sh*t”). The repetition of “how many motherfu*king gangstas rap?” challenges the authenticity of others in the game, emphasizing their own position and stance in the street and music world.