Shelby

Gera MX's song 'Shelby' is a raw and introspective look into the artist's life, filled with struggles, triumphs, and the weight of fame. The lyrics open with a sense of confinement and internal conflict, as Gera MX describes feeling trapped and overwhelmed. The imagery of having 'two pistols and a broken heart on the table' symbolizes the duality of his life—armed with success and yet emotionally shattered. This sets the tone for a narrative that oscillates between the highs of his career and the lows of personal turmoil.

The song delves into Gera MX's rise to fame, contrasting his current luxurious lifestyle with his humble beginnings. He mentions how he now enjoys champagne, whereas he couldn't even afford beer before. This stark contrast highlights the drastic changes fame has brought into his life. However, the artist also expresses a sense of disconnection and inauthenticity in the world of fame, stating that he feels out of place in the 'farándula' (showbiz). This sentiment is further emphasized by his declaration that his family isn't like the Shelbys, a reference to the notorious family from the TV series 'Peaky Blinders,' yet he feels like Thomas Shelby, the complex and often conflicted leader.

Gera MX also touches on deeper societal issues, such as the manipulation by those in power and the impact of drugs on his community. He laments the loss of friends to addiction and the struggles of the youth in his neighborhood, who play 'Russian roulette' with their lives due to poverty and lack of opportunities. The song is a poignant reflection on the cost of success and the harsh realities that come with it. Through 'Shelby,' Gera MX offers a candid glimpse into his world, filled with both the glitter of success and the shadows of personal and societal challenges.