Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: rock-n-roll
Song Meaning of “El Papaito” by Los Saylors
“El Papaito” is a reggaetón song by Los Saylors that narrates the story of a streetwise hustler, dubbed “El Papaito”. He is living the high-life, doing whatever it takes to get by and take care of the people he loves. The song celebrates the streetwise entrepreneur living beyond their means, hustling however they have to get by in society.
The chorus notes that El Papaito doesn’t have any goals or ambitions beyond getting what he wants. He “doesn’t like rules or words of advice” and has a carefree attitude, living life day to day without a plan. He is driven purely by his desire to get by and take care of the people he loves.
The song’s upbeat and vibrant melody culminates in the bridge, in which Los Saylors repeat the line “porque vamos a vivir la vida/ sin preocuparnos por el mañana” (because we are going to live life/ without worrying about tomorrow). This lyric celebrates the carefree attitude of El Papaito, and alludes to the idea that it is okay to take risks and live for the moment. When life pays you scraps, you might as well take them and make the best of it.