Mejor Que Ayer

Porta
Better than yesterday
But worse than tomorrow
You can talk about whatever you want
That's how it sounds
2016
Porta

You say I've lost that substance
Because you let nostalgia envelop you
I'm much better than I was and your ignorance
Doesn't let you see, because your childhood marked you

Those who were my first songs are now an emblem
I know where I come from and where I'm going, you don't reach
On this road there are no borders, really
I broke schemes, I wrote hundreds of songs and the ones that remain

I toast, for doing what no one dared
I knew that fear would never stop me
I wrote love lyrics for which I would be judged
And I wrote geeky songs when no one else did

If I died, many would miss me
Just take advantage while I dream
Being your inspiration made me feel full
And there's no one like me, even though there are better MCs

Ten years have passed, and yes, I maintain my essence
Today I'm much better than yesterday, the only difference
I'm the one who changed rap here and made it a trend
That's why they tried to stop me, with violence

For every bonus track and the sound of Lebuqe
I always want more, don't expect it to expire
Believe me, you'll move your neck until it breaks
Today I'm classic like Duke Nukem

For every hug, for every threat
This isn't Pokémon but they want to catch me
I go without cape or armor, I'm not the one who disguises
You see me as I am, the hero the people reject

For the rhymes, for that childlike voice
For every shouted rap, for so much hate and love
I know that everyone who tried to sink me has disappeared
But I'm the one they started with, the one they've grown up with

It's a fact even if you criticize me now
They mention me in songs, they want me to dedicate them
Tell your parents to educate you or you'll go under
Because now Porta smokes joints and drinks cacique

Ten years have passed, and yes, I maintain my essence
Today I'm much better than yesterday, the only difference
I'm the one who changed rap here and made it a trend
That's why they tried to stop me, with violence

Maybe you don't like it because I don't shout as much
Maybe you idealized me too soon
You have no idea how much I endure
You don't see my evolution just because you're another fool

Today I have enough technique even though my voice has changed
Almost thirty years old and I'm not too late
If you talk about metrics, I'm still a fierce beast
Unique in my species, like Estopa or Mägo de Oz

I contradict myself, because I am a contradiction
And my friends know I don't give in to pressure
Universal is witness, if I want something I get it
But the dream I pursue didn't go in that direction

I have ambition and I have other needs
If you prefer the old stuff, listen to 'It's Not a Matter of Ages'
I'm not a kid anymore, I'm a cold guy, I defend what's mine
But today I hardly trust anyone

I can't conceive that you complain today, I was the heretic
The posh guy made Hip-Hop an anthem that grows today
They counted me out and it's been several times
But I'll still be standing when you give up

Ten years have passed, and yes, I maintain my essence
Today I'm much better than yesterday, the only difference
I'm the one who changed rap here and made it a trend
That's why they tried to stop me, with violence