Gangsta Zone – English Lyrics

• By: Daddy Yankee, Snoop Dogg

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw and authentic world of "Gangsta Zone," a groundbreaking collaboration between reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee and hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg. This track offers a unique blend of Spanish and English lyrics, providing an excellent opportunity to explore urban slang and cultural narratives in both languages. Its portrayal of street life and personal triumph makes it a compelling and educational listen for anyone eager to understand the lyrical depth and fusion that defined an era of global Latin music.

[English]

Hey yo

You know who's this

Daddy Yankee

Desde la isla del cangrinaje

You know how we do man, come on!

Oh, oh

Ten cuida'o con el pirata del caribe

Oh, oh

Vamo'a ver si tú tienes calibre

Oh, oh

Aquí en la calle el más fuerte sobrevive

Oh, oh

Entre los grandes mi nombre se escribe

Zona de gangstas

Esto sí es el mundo real

Mai' llegaron los players (Daddy!)

Gyal muévelo, oh-oh (Come on!)

Zona de gangstas (What!?)

Todos mis soldados, that's right!

Por eso ellas se pegan

Ma' muévelo, oh-oh (Come on! Come on!)

Damas y caballeros, voy a paso ligero

Ayer estaba pobre y hoy camino con dinero

La fama no me importa, mi hermano soy sincero

Gracias a mi Señor que me dio alma de un guerrero

Calle, ya que me llama, camino con calma

Si actúas de bravo nosotros te damos es gramas

Calle, sigo cazando las damas, dándole flama

Muévete chama', come on, shake it on mama

Shorty dale my low, rápido muévelo

Sacala fiera que tú tienes, no te detengas, go go

Tú sabes quienes son, Yankee man con el Dogg

Abran paso que por ahí viene Da-ddy!

Zona de gangstas

Esto sí es el mundo real (Nos fuimos lejos, pa')

Mai' llegaron los players (¿Quiénes?)

Gyal muévelo, oh-oh (Come on!)

Zona de gangstas (What!?)

Todos mis soldados, that's right!

Por eso ellas se pegan

Ma' muévelo, oh-oo (Come on! Come on!)

One for the money and two for the gangstas

Three hot shots that pop for the wankstas

Top Dogg, S-N-Double O-P

The gangsta mac, a G From the L.B.C

I'm on the go, I get the doe

I let em know, I bust a ho

I'm shakin' up a shivero

That's everywhere a nigga go

This will be

The day that we will always G

Turn around, get em' up

Put em down, I fall back

Take my hand

We could have a little fun in the van

I'm the man with the gun in his hand

I don't plan on stayin' around

I'm playin' around

I'm all about layin' you down

Now g-get up (Get up)

Or I'ma have to hit up (Hit up)

And if you say the wrong set I'm get you you lit up (Tit up)

The deal?, you know the trill

Kick rocks, motherfucker

And tell your bitch to come here, for real

Zona de gangstas

Esto sí es el mundo real (Nos fuimos lejos, pa')

Mai' llegaron los players (¿Quiénes?)

Gyal muevelo, oh-ooh (Come on!)

Shorty dale my low, rápido muévelo

Sácala fiera que tú tienes, no te detengas, go go

Tú sabes quienes son, Yankee man con el Dogg

Abran paso que por ahí viene Da-ddy!

Zona de gangstas

Esto sí es el mundo real (Nos fuimos lejos, pa')

Mai' llegaron los players (¿Quiénes?)

Gyal muévelo, oh-oh (Come on!)

Zona de gangstas (What!?)

Todos mis soldados, that's right!

Por eso ellas se pegan

Ma' muévelo, oh-oh (Come on! Come on!)

Hey yo

Meet the "Paisa"

Conquistando los Estados Unidos

Snoop Dogg

Daddy Yankee, El Cangri

The real gangstas

Traficando musica por tonelada

Oh oh!

Oh oh!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
gangsta /ˈɡæŋstə/ B2	noun - a member of a group involved in organized crime or street culture
survive /səˈvaɪv/ B1	verb - to continue living despite danger or hardship
fame /feɪm/ A2	noun - the state of being known by many people
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - coins or paper used to buy things
street /striːt/ A1	noun - a public road in a city or town
player /ˈpleɪər/ A2	noun - a person who participates in a game or activity; in slang, someone socially or romantically active
fierce /fɪəs/ B2	adjective - strong, violent, or intense
real /rɪəl/ A2	adjective - actually existing or true, not imaginary
gun /ɡʌn/ A2	noun - a weapon that uses bullets or other projectiles
warrior /ˈwɒrɪər/ B1	noun - a person skilled in fighting or war
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or place
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	noun - the heat and light produced by burning verb - to shoot a weapon
power /ˈpaʊər/ B1	noun - the ability or control to influence others or make something happen
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to take part in a physical or verbal battle
win /wɪn/ A1	verb - to be successful or victorious
player /ˈpleɪər/ A2	noun - a person who participates in games or sports
respect /rɪˈspɛkt/ B1	noun - admiration for someone due to their qualities or achievements

Key Grammar Structures

• Ayer estaba pobre y hoy camino con dinero

  ➔ Contrast of past imperfect (estaba) with present simple (camino) to show change over time.

  ➔ "estaba" expresses a past state, while "camino" indicates a present ongoing action.

• La fama no me importa, mi hermano soy sincero

  ➔ Negative verb construction "no me importa" plus personal pronoun subject with a copular clause "soy sincero".

  ➔ "no me importa" means "doesn't matter to me", and "soy sincero" means "I am sincere".

• Si actúas de bravo, nosotros te damos es gramas

  ➔ First‑conditional clause using "si + present" to express a possible future result.

  ➔ "Si actúas" (if you act) sets the condition, and "nosotros te damos" (we give you) states the result.

• Tú sabes quiénes son, Yankee man con el Dogg

  ➔ Second‑person present simple "sabes" + relative pronoun "quienes" introducing a clause.

  ➔ "sabes" means "you know", and "quienes" introduces the relative clause "who they are".

• Entre los grandes mi nombre se escribe

  ➔ Passive‑like construction with reflexive verb "se escribe" indicating that the subject "mi nombre" is written by an unspecified agent.

  ➔ "se escribe" literally means "is written", showing a passive meaning without naming who writes it.

• I'm on the go, I get the doe

  ➔ Present progressive "I'm on the go" and simple present "I get" to describe habitual action.

  ➔ "I'm on the go" means "I am constantly moving/active", while "I get the doe" uses "get" to mean "obtain money".

• Turn around, get 'em up

  ➔ Imperative mood using the base verb form to give a command.

  ➔ "Turn" and "get" are commands; the subjects "you" are implied.

• Gracias a mi Señor que me dio alma de un guerrero

  ➔ Prepositional phrase "Gracias a" + relative clause "que me dio" to express cause and attribution.

  ➔ "Gracias a" means "thanks to", and "que me dio" (that gave me) specifies what the Lord gave: "alma de un guerrero".