What ‘1%’ by Paulo Londra and Eladio Carrión Really Means: Lyrics in English

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‘1%’ is a song about growth, discipline, and proving yourself in a world that once doubted you. Paulo Londra and Eladio Carrión use the track to reflect on how far they’ve come — not only in their careers, but in their personal lives. The “1%” becomes a metaphor for potential: what he’s shown the world is only the beginning.

The song also touches on the pressure that comes with success. Paulo acknowledges the sacrifices, the pain, and the discipline behind his journey, while also calling out people who doubted him or suddenly claim to support him now that he’s back. His verses mix spiritual references with scientific metaphors, highlighting how he approaches his craft with both emotion and precision.

Eladio Carrión’s verse brings a different angle—confidence, resilience, and staying grounded despite fame. He talks about ignoring outside noise, keeping a tight circle, and maintaining a strong identity. His lines are packed with sports references, flexes, and clever wordplay, but the core message is similar: even when he’s pushed back to zero, he knows how to rise again.

‘1%’ it’s a reminder that the journey matters as much as the peak, and that true strength shows up when you rebuild, refocus, and come back stronger. It’s a celebration of self-belief, discipline, and the long road behind every “overnight” success.

“1%” – English Translation

Part I

[Verse — Paulo Londra]

Baby, bring me the alcohol, I’m gonna clean your wounds.
I speak real to you like Bellingham, and I protect you like a pelican.
The business requires me not to live only in America,
And everywhere I go, I see how the energetic wave keeps expanding.

I’ve been sober for over six months; you see me in photos and it’s obvious.
The goal is clear: fill stadiums based on love, never on hate.
First, second, and third on the podium — Rockefeller, monopoly.
In my place, in the lab — welcome to a new episode.

[Chorus — Paulo Londra]

It’s nothing, it’s nothing, no.
You haven’t seen anything yet, no.
It’s nothing, it’s nothing, no.
What I’ve achieved is only 1%.

Part II

[Intro — Paulo Londra & Eladio Carrión]

Wuh-uh
Hey (Suh), this is just getting started.
Here comes the lion from La Docta.
Make a fucking lease (lease).

[Verse 1 — Paulo Londra]

I train like I’m going to the Olympics.
What I learn comes from my own empirical method.
I raise my aura to a mythical level.
From the locker room you can hear: “Say it!”

I beat everyone using the minimum (ha, ha).
Half artist, half scientist.
I play with the spiritual and the chemical.
An alchemist on the track, rhythmic (uh, uh, wuh).

What’s up, bro? You don’t know what this cost me (no).
I knew it would hurt, but I also knew it would make me grow (wuh).
I just went to work a bit of triceps — now I’m lifting weights with biceps.
You didn’t love me, and now you say: “Come on Paulo, I always loved you” (hahaha).

Lies, lies, lies — sit down and watch.
You’ll see me on Insta, out on tour, and whoever hates it can swallow hard (yeah).
God’s timing is perfect; my moment hasn’t even arrived yet (amen).
I just took a pre-workout — I’m waiting for it to kick in.

[Chorus — Eladio Carrión (x2)]

They thought that was the peak, but no, but no.
They thought I was on top, but no, but no.
They leave me at zero and I come back and destroy them again, again, again.
They leave me at zero and I come back and destroy them again, again, again.

[Verse 2 — Eladio Carrión]

And I don’t know why they talk big, yeah.
I’m chilling, I’m in Ibiza — look at the Sauce Gang, yeah.
A lot of people talk about me, but no, I don’t care.
Hey, you already know, Paulo — Eladio is like Ginobili with Duncan.

Dressed head to toe in New Balance, I tossed all my Jordans.
I live fast, F1, Lewis — but I’m not a fan of the movie.
Now I’m a family guy — call me Stewie.
And in my team — no, there’s no Ratatouille, aye.

I’m so real I’d hook a number 7 on my back, score a goal and throw the “Siu!”
From afar, I take them down easily — the kid is golden like the Currys.
We don’t want rats — we want money.
I wanna do backing vocals over stacks of cash.

There’s power here — Superman without a cape.
We’re flying high — check the data.
We’re ahead — you’re behind.
We don’t even have the same flight attendants.

If we don’t win, at least we tie.
Baby mama, you’re hotter than a rat.

[Chorus — Paulo Londra & Eladio Carrión (x2)]

They thought that was the peak, but no, but no.
They thought I was on top, but no, but no.
They leave me at zero and I come back and destroy them again, again, again.
They leave me at zero and I come back and destroy them again, again, again.