El Jefe
LEGADO 7 Lyrics
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Era un hombre respetado tenia el mando a mucha gente
Pero un dia pa mi desgracia fue aprendido por los verdes
Mas de veinte pelotones armados hasta los dientes
En el aire los boludos también estaban muy pendientes
Tenian rodeado mi rancho preséntesiada la muerte
Me decian por las bocinas "rindete que estas
Rodeado" no tenia escapatoria los verdes me habian cercado
Cuando entraron a mi rancho me descubrieron la yerba
Mas de veinte toneladas tenia una bodega llena
Ya lista y empaquetada para cruzar la frontera
Hoy estoy tras de las rejas pero no me da pendiente
Mis hombres siguen sembrando y yo aqui controlo el ambiente
Mi negocio con los güeros cada dia mas crece y crece
Vuela vuela palomita y en aquel roble de enfrente
Y recuerdale a los verdes aunque predo estoy presente
En la sierra Sinaloense voy a seguir siendo el jefe
The lyrics to LEGADO 7's song El Jefe describe the story of a man who was a respected leader in the Sinaloan mountains. He had plantations of marijuana and held great influence over many people, but one day he was captured by the "verdes" or the authorities. The man was surrounded by more than twenty heavily-armed soldiers and helicopters were also hovering in the sky. He had no escape and decided to surrender. When they searched his ranch, they found that he had over twenty tons of packaged marijuana ready to be smuggled across the border. Despite being behind bars, he remains in control of his business and his men continue to plant marijuana. He assures the "verdes" that despite being imprisoned, he will always remain the "jefe" or the boss in the Sinaloan mountains.
The lyrics of "El Jefe" describe a common theme in narcocorridos or Mexican drug ballads, which is the glorification and admiration of the criminal lifestyle. The song portrays the singer as brave and successful, despite being imprisoned, and even suggests that he will continue to be a powerful influence in the underworld. This theme can be seen as problematic or controversial, as it can perpetuate and normalize illegal and violent behavior. However, the song also reflects the social and economic realities of Sinaloa, where drug trafficking has been a major source of income and power for many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo tenia plantios de yerba por la sierra Sinaloense
I used to have marijuana plantations in the Sinaloa mountains.
Era un hombre respetado tenia el mando a mucha gente
I was a respected man and had control over many people.
Pero un dia pa mi desgracia fue aprendido por los verdes
But one day, unfortunately, I was captured by the "verdes" (a slang term for the authorities).
Mas de veinte pelotones armados hasta los dientes
More than 20 heavily armed squads surrounded me.
En el aire los boludos también estaban muy pendientes
Even the foolish were paying close attention in the air.
Tenian rodeado mi rancho preséntesiada la muerte
They had my ranch surrounded and it felt like death was imminent.
Me decian por las bocinas "rindete que estas Rodeado" no tenia escapatoria los verdes me habian cercado
They were telling me through the singers to surrender because I was surrounded and had no escape from the authorities.
Decidí mejor rendirme, soy valiente no tarado
I decided to surrender because I am brave, not stupid.
Cuando entraron a mi rancho me descubrieron la yerba Mas de veinte toneladas tenia una bodega llena Ya lista y empaquetada para cruzar la frontera
When they entered my ranch, they discovered my marijuana stash. I had more than 20 tons of it in a full warehouse, all packaged and ready to cross the border.
Hoy estoy tras de las rejas pero no me da pendiente
Today, I am behind bars, but I am not worried about it.
Mis hombres siguen sembrando y yo aqui controlo el ambiente
My men continue to plant, and here I control the environment.
Mi negocio con los güeros cada dia mas crece y crece
My business with the white people is growing every day.
Vuela vuela palomita y en aquel roble de enfrente Y recuerdale a los verdes aunque predo estoy presente
Fly, fly, little dove, and in that oak tree in front, remind the authorities that even though I am in prison, I am still present in the Sinaloa mountains.
En la sierra Sinaloense voy a seguir siendo el jefe
In the Sinaloa mountains, I will continue to be the boss.
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