Album: Pa Las Baby's Y Belikeada (2023)
Charted: 34
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Songfacts®:

  • In "TQM" Fuerza Regida frontman Jesus Ortiz Paz talks about his party lifestyle. The song brims with references to opulent attire, marijuana consumption, and late-night escapades at strip clubs. Paz exudes unwavering confidence, boldly proclaiming that he alone can handle any obstacles that come his way. With a carefree spirit, he fearlessly confronts challenges head-on, undeterred by their potential impact.
  • Corridos tumbados songs typically tell the stories of drug lords and their exploits, often in a romanticized or even heroic fashion. The chorus of this song recounts Paz' fictional life as a drug runner.

    Me dicen "TQM" cuando ven el BM
    Voy partiendo el queso de JGL
    Siempre oloroso, Le Labo me quiere
    Haciendo feria, consigna de Iván y vienen


    Translates into English as:
    They call me "TQM" when they see the BM
    I'm slicing JGL's cheese
    Always fragrant, Le Labo wants me
    Making money, Iván's orders and they come


    The title "TQM" is an abbreviation of "Te quiero mucho" ("I love you very much" in English). It serves as a nickname for Paz, bestowed upon him by those who spot him cruising in his lavish BMW, symbolizing his elevated status.

    The second line conveys the message of Paz' involvement in the drug trade, with the initials "JGL" referring to the infamous drug lord Joaquin Guzman Loera, famously known as "El Chapo."

    The third line alludes to the prestigious fragrance brand Le Labo.

    The last line denotes Paz's unwavering loyalty in executing the orders of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán Salazar, the son of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, himself a prominent figure in Mexican drug trafficking.
  • In the second verse, Paz journeys to a girl's apartment. He hears Farruko's 2021 song "Pepas" as he approaches, which amplifies his excitement, evoking a sense of empowerment reminiscent of Travis Scott's energy. Ortiz expects to find someone who is just as prominent as Kylie Jenner, Scott's partner.

    Ortiz concludes that he's dedicated to his "mafia," and works hard for success and recognition while remaining true to his roots.
  • Paz co-wrote "TQM" with Brandon Daniel, Candia Nunez and Miguel Armenta. Paz and Armenta co-produced the song with Angel Tumbado, and Jimmy Humilde.
  • Fuerza Regida released "TQM" on May 19, 2023. It became their second song to reach the Hot 100 (after "Bebe Dame") when it debuted at #35.

Comments: 1

  • Jão from Bahia, Brasil"Me dicen" is not exactly "they call me", but more like "they say to me". Sorry for the bad english
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