Asalto Chido
Botellita De Jerez Lyrics


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Éste es un asalto chido
saquen las carteras ya
bájense los pantalones
que los vamos a basculiar

Presten medallas y aretes
anillos y pulseras también
somos chavos gandalletes
y nadie nos va a detener

Pónganse de frente a la pared, tírense al suelo
y no la hagan de tos, pues los podemos tronar
pistola 45 que le baje a mi abuelo
si acaso parpadean, la de sesos les vamos a volar

Abran ya las cajas fuertes, valores y bienes también
billetes al contado cheques al portador
y tarjetas de Banamex

Revisen las oficinas
no hay que dejar nada aquí
esas dos secretarias
también el calculador
y las máquinas de escribir

Ya esténse quietos
dejen de temblar, no respiren
esa ruca, no se vaya a desmayar
Callen a ese niño, pónganle una estopa en la boca
pues si nos oye Javier
de volada que nos viene a apañar

Éste es un asalto chido
saquen las carteras ya




bájense los pantalones
que los vamos a bascular

Overall Meaning

The song “Asalto Chido” by Botellita De Jerez is a satirical commentary on the widespread corruption, crime, and violence that permeated Mexican society during the late 20th century. The lyrics describe a group of young bandits who rob a bank and terrorize the customers and staff. The robbers demand that everyone surrender their valuables, including jewelry, money, and credit cards. They threaten to kill anyone who resists or tries to call for help.


The bandits display a callous disregard for human life and dignity, as they force people to strip and lie face-down on the ground. They also mock the authority figures who might try to stop them, such as the police or the victim’s family members. The lyrics contain dark humor and irony, as the robbers refer to their illegal activity as a “chido” or cool heist, and suggest that they are not harming anyone who does not deserve it.


The song reflects a pervasive sense of disillusionment and frustration among young Mexicans at the time, who saw their country consumed by drug cartels, political corruption, and economic inequality. The band Botellita De Jerez was known for their socially conscious lyrics and eclectic mix of rock, punk, and traditional Mexican music. “Asalto Chido” became one of their most popular songs and remains a classic of Mexican rock.


Line by Line Meaning

Éste es un asalto chido
We are conducting a cool robbery


saquen las carteras ya
Take out your wallets now


bájense los pantalones que los vamos a basculiar
Take down your pants for a pat down


Presten medallas y aretes
Hand over your medals and earrings


anillos y pulseras también
Also your rings and bracelets


somos chavos gandalletes
We are cool robbers


y nadie nos va a detener
No one can stop us


Pónganse de frente a la pared, tírense al suelo
Face the wall, lie on the floor


y no la hagan de tos, pues los podemos tronar
Don't try to cough, or we might shoot


pistola 45 que le baje a mi abuelo
A 45 pistol that belonged to my grandfather


si acaso parpadean, la de sesos les vamos a volar
If you even blink, we will blow your brains out


Abran ya las cajas fuertes, valores y bienes también
Open the strongboxes, valuables and assets too


billetes al contado cheques al portador
Cash and bearer checks


y tarjetas de Banamex
And Banamex credit cards


Revisen las oficinas
Search the offices


no hay que dejar nada aquí
We should not leave anything behind


esas dos secretarias
Those two secretaries


también el calculador
Also the calculator


y las máquinas de escribir
And the typewriters


Ya esténse quietos
Be quiet now


dejen de temblar, no respiren
Stop shaking, don't breathe


esa ruca, no se vaya a desmayar
That lady, don't let her faint


Callen a ese niño, pónganle una estopa en la boca
Shut that kid up, stuff a rag in his mouth


pues si nos oye Javier de volada que nos viene a apañar
If Javier hears us, he will come to catch us right away


Éste es un asalto chido
We are conducting a cool robbery


saquen las carteras ya
Take out your wallets now


bájense los pantalones que los vamos a bascular
Take down your pants for a pat down




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