Don Chalo
Gerardo Ortiz Lyrics


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Mexicali caloron es el desierto
Que por cierto fue en Abril
Cuando nacio el compa Chalo
En su infancia que no podria contarles
Voy ablarles del morrillo
Que anduvo por esas calles
Po la Hidalgo y la Esperanza
Por las villas y las cachas
Cuantos pleitos no surgieron por ahi
Tengo amigos de respeto y mis hermanos
Siempre brincaron por mi
Son mis hijos la razon de mi alegria
Y de mi vida y mis initos
El orgullo de su padre
Soy muy fuerte no me doblo facilmente
Y en mi mente va el recuerdo
De un gan ser que fue mi madre
Se adelanto a la otra vida
Fue triste la despedida
Pero se que pronto la vuelvo a mirar
Y vi un sueño con el dia
Que a mi gordita yo la vuelva acariciar

(Mexicali ay nomas)

Soy Don Chalo y en la glicol
Eh nacido y si preguntan
Por el barrio en la seguille es bienbenido
Mis sobrinos siempre han estado conmigo
Y aunque no tienen su padre
Por el viejo estan al tiro
Deciciones de la vida
Quien baja y quien ba pa' arriba
Y en segundos las cosas pueden cambiar
Va forjando su destino
A paso firme aunque se encuentra
Donde esta
Del apoyo se muy bien que no estoy solo
Compa Luis y compa Toni
Que aremangan en caliente
El negro y el Josesillo estan al tiro
El Rubencillo vien lo sabe que cuenta
Conmigo siempre
Mi patron en tinta negra
Mi apellido mi leyenda
''Soy Don Chalo'' y asi se me va a quedar
Y escuchando este corrido




Ando enfiestado
Que lo vuelvan a cantar

Overall Meaning

The song "Don Chalo" by Gerardo Ortiz is a tribute to the life and experiences of a man named Chalo who was born in Mexicali, in the desert, in April. The lyrics speak about Chalo's childhood and the streets he used to walk, Hidalgo and Esperanza, and the different neighborhoods and alleys of Mexicali. The song talks about the fights and conflicts that Chalo encountered while growing up. He had many friends and brothers who always supported him.


Chalo has children who are the pride and joy of his life. He is a strong man who cannot be easily bent or broken. He remembers his mother who passed away and looks forward to a time when he will see her again. The song speaks about the different decisions people make in life that can change things in a matter of seconds. Chalo is determined to forge his own path in life with the support of his friends and family.


In the end, the song is a celebration of Chalo's life and his legacy. The memories of his childhood and his experiences have made him the man he is today, and he is proud of who he has become. The song captures the essence of the Mexican culture and the pride that one feels in his or her roots.


Line by Line Meaning

Mexicali caloron es el desierto
Mexicali, a desert town that’s hot as coal.


Que por cierto fue en Abril
It was in April that he was born and his birth was a great last resort.


Cuando nacio el compa Chalo
When Don Chalo was born.


En su infancia que no podria contarles
I can’t tell you everything that Don Chalo experienced in childhood.


Voy ablarles del morrillo
But what I’ll tell you about is the kid.


Po la Hidalgo y la Esperanza
He was running around Hidalgo and Esperanza.


Por las villas y las cachas
He was running around the alleys and suburbs.


Cuantos pleitos no surgieron por ahi
There were countless fights there.


Tengo amigos de respeto y mis hermanos
Don Chalo has brothers and very respectful friends.


Siempre brincaron por mi
They have always had his back.


Son mis hijos la razon de mi alegria
His greatest joy comes from his kids.


Y de mi vida y mis initos
They are his life and his treasure.


El orgullo de su padre
They are what makes him proud.


Soy muy fuerte no me doblo facilmente
He’s a strong person and doesn’t give up easily.


Y en mi mente va el recuerdo
But in his thoughts, he remembers.


De un gan ser que fue mi madre
He remembers his mother who passed away.


Se adelanto a la otra vida
She has gone to the afterlife.


Fue triste la despedida
Her departure was sad.


Pero se que pronto la vuelvo a mirar
But he believes he’ll see her again soon.


Soy Don Chalo y en la glicol
He’s Don Chalo and he was born in Mexicali.


Eh nacido y si preguntan
If you ask, he’ll tell you who he is.


Por el barrio en la seguille es bienbenido
He’s welcome in his neighborhood.


Mis sobrinos siempre han estado conmigo
His nephews are always there for him.


Y aunque no tienen su padre
Even though they don’t have their own father.


Por el viejo estan al tiro
They’re still loyal to their uncle.


Deciciones de la vida
Life is full of choices.


Quien baja y quien ba pa' arriba
Who goes up and who comes down.


Y en segundos las cosas pueden cambiar
Things can change in an instant.


Va forjando su destino
He’s forging his own path.


A paso firme aunque se encuentra
Moving forward with every step, even though he’s facing challenges.


Donde esta
He doesn’t know where he’s going, but he’s moving forward.


Del apoyo se muy bien que no estoy solo
He knows he’s not alone because of his support system.


Compa Luis y compa Toni
He has friends like Luis and Toni.


Que aremangan en caliente
They’re always ready to help.


El negro y el Josesillo estan al tiro
His friends Negro and Josesillo are always loyal to him.


El Rubencillo vien lo sabe que cuenta
Even Rubencillo knows he can count on Don Chalo.


Conmigo siempre
He’s always there for him.


Mi patron en tinta negra
His boss is like family.


Mi apellido mi leyenda
His family name is his legacy.


''Soy Don Chalo'' y asi se me va a quedar
He’ll always be Don Chalo.


Y escuchando este corrido
As he listens to this song.


Ando enfiestado
He’s celebrating.


Que lo vuelvan a cantar
He wants to hear it again.




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Written by: JESUS CHAIREZ

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