Capítulo 2: Capitán Fariña – Bilingual Lyrics Spanish/English

• By: HAZE, INDARA
• Album: CAÍN

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the compelling narrative of "Capítulo 2: Capitán Fariña" by HAZE and INDARA, a song that masterfully blends rap and flamenco to tell a poignant story of corruption and its human cost. This track offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Spanish through its rich, evocative lyrics and the distinctive fusion of musical styles. You can learn about Spanish slang related to street life and crime, gain insight into social commentary within Spanish music, and experience the emotional depth of flamenco vocals alongside powerful rap storytelling. Its vivid storytelling and cultural references make it a special and engaging piece for language learners.

[English]

A navy captain,

brave Spaniard, Catholic,

defender of the homeland,

made his fortune by breaking the Navy’s values.

They called him “Captain Fariña.”

I was an exemplary soldier, an honest military man,

whose capital sin is greed.

Commercial agent for a criminal network

whose main command is in Galicia.

Packaged the goods, orders from an officer;

high rank, militia captain.

Organized police crime; the long shadow of Satan: greed.

Party, drugs, coke, blow;

nightclub, I double the bill.

Water for the drought, I order a drink;

no fake, I doctor the rock.

Saint, sinner, I take off your clothes:

doll, ride and gallop.

Frigate or corvette, I lead a troop;

Uhm, I traffic butter in Europe.

And your faith, captain?

It’s not from Rome, it’s more from Sicily.

You gave yourself to Satan, and in the end, your family will pay.

How many tears will fall?

How much blood will be shed?

How many street kids will lose their freedom?

Those who know, know, understand, get it.

The street is the school, and the hustle is the hustle.

The plaza’s law sparks the flame.

They get hooked, suckers, spoon and paper.

Those who know, know, you can’t fool them.

Walk carefully, the cops lock up.

They dismantle everything.

Money comforts, and who charms you.

What doesn’t run, flies.

Those who know, know there are international connections.

Also supranational interests.

There are needs.

That’s why, kids, they fill the detention centers.

At the highest level, political greed brings evil.

Police sources.

From a barracks.

Military commanders, judges, prosecutors.

Ah, he granted the captain power, money, and women,

and an Eden for Adam, a life full of pleasures.

Well, blessed are you, don’t let evil take him away.

Please.

Kneel, I’m begging you.

And your faith, captain?

It’s not from Rome, it’s more from Sicily.

You gave yourself to Satan, and in the end, your family will pay.

How many tears will fall?

How much blood will be shed?

How many street kids will lose their freedom?

And your faith, captain?

It’s not from Rome, it’s more from Sicily.

You gave yourself to Satan, and in the end, your family will pay.

How many tears will fall?

How much blood will be shed?

How many street kids will lose their freedom?

[Spanish]

Un capitán de navío,

español valiente, católico

defensor de la patria

hizo fortuna contraviniendo los valores de la Armada.

Le llamaban “Capitán Fariña”.

Fui un soldado ejemplar, un honrado militar,

cuyo pecado capital es la avaricia.

Encargado comercial de un entramado criminal

cuyo comando principal está en Galicia.

Empaquetado el material, órdenes de un oficial;

alto rango, capitán de la milicia.

Crimen organizado policial; larga sombra de Satán: la codicia.

Farra, merca, perico, farlopa;

discoteca, duplico la nota.

Agua pa' la seca, pido una copa;

no "feka", medico la roca.

Santa, peca, te quito la ropa:

muñeca, sube y galopa.

Fragata o corbeta, dirijo una tropa;

Uhm, manteca trafico en Europa.

¿Y tu Fe, capitán?

No es de Roma, es más de Sicilia.

Te entregaste a Satán y al final pagará tu familia.

¿Cuántas lágrimas caerán?

¿Cuánta sangre derramada?

¿Cuántos niños de la calle perderán la libertad?

El que sabe, sabe, entiende, chanela.

La calle es la escuela y la pela es la pela.

Enciende candela la ley de plazuela.

Se enganchan, mamelas, cuchara y papelá.

El que sabe, sabe, tú no se la cuela.

Anda con cautela, la popo, encarcela.

Todo lo desmantela.

Dinero consuela y quién te camela.

Que no corre, vuela.

El que sabe, sabe que hay conexiones internacionales.

También intereses supranacionales.

Hay necesidades.

Por eso, chavales, llenan los correccionales.

Al más alto nivel, codicia política trae los males.

Fuentes policiales.

Desde un cuartel.

Mando militares, jueces, fiscales.

Ah, concedió al capitán poderío, dinero y mujeres,

y un Edén para Adán, una vida llena de placeres.

Bien, bendita tú eres, no permitas que el mal se lo lleve.

Por favor.

Arrodíllate, te estoy suplicando.

¿Y tu Fe, capitán?

No es de Roma, es más de Sicilia.

Te entregaste a Satán y al final pagará tu familia.

¿Cuántas lágrimas caerán?

¿Cuánta sangre derramada?

¿Cuántos niños de la calle perderán la libertad?

¿Y tu Fe, capitán?

No es de Roma, es más de Sicilia.

Te entregaste a Satán y al final pagará tu familia.

¿Cuántas lágrimas caerán?

¿Cuánta sangre derramada?

¿Cuántos niños de la calle perderán la libertad?

Key Grammar Structures

• Un capitán de navío, español valiente, católico

  ➔ Adjective order and apposition

  ➔ Multiple adjectives describe the noun 'capitán'. The adjectives follow a specific order. 'Español' identifies the nationality, 'valiente' the character and 'católico' the belief.

• hizo fortuna contraviniendo los valores de la Armada.

  ➔ Gerund (contraviniendo)

  ➔ The gerund 'contraviniendo' acts as an adverbial phrase, describing how the captain made his fortune - by going against the values.

• Fui un soldado ejemplar, un honrado militar, cuyo pecado capital es la avaricia.

  ➔ Relative clause with 'cuyo'

  ➔ 'Cuyo' introduces a relative clause that shows possession. It connects the subject of the main clause ('soldado') to the pecado capital.

• Encargado comercial de un entramado criminal

  ➔ Adjectival use of 'encargado' (past participle)

  ➔ 'Encargado', normally the past participle of 'encargar' (to assign/charge), functions here as an adjective, modifying the subject.

• Farra, merca, perico, farlopa; discoteca, duplico la nota.

  ➔ Asyndeton & ellipsis

  ➔ Use of asyndeton (omitting conjunctions) to create a rapid-fire effect, emphasizing the actions. Ellipsis: 'duplico' implies 'duplico [la cuenta/el dinero]'.

• ¿Y tu Fe, capitán? No es de Roma, es más de Sicilia.

  ➔ Exclamatory sentence and contrast

  ➔ The sentence starts with a question in exclamatory form (emphasis). Then, the sentence creates contrast with 'No es de Roma, es más de Sicilia'.

• Te entregaste a Satán y al final pagará tu familia.

  ➔ Future tense with near future implication and direct object pronoun

  ➔ 'Pagará' is future tense, but it suggests the immediate consequence of the captain's actions. 'Tu familia' is the direct object.

• La calle es la escuela y la pela es la pela.

  ➔ Simple present tense and repetition with emphasis

  ➔ Simple present is used for general truths. Repetition of 'la pela' for emphasis. The second 'la pela' is a slang word for money.

• El que sabe, sabe, entiende, chanela.

  ➔ Repetition, elipsis and colloquial language.

  ➔ The phrase is a series of statements about knowing, understanding, and using colloquial slang.