Garbanzo de a kilo literally translates to "a chickpea of a kilo." This is a colorful and somewhat rare Mexican idiom.
In the context of the song, it's used to describe Amado Carrillo as a "big shot" or a very important and influential person. It implies he was someone of significant weight and importance, standing out from the rest, much like a single large chickpea would stand out among smaller ones.
Get ready to soar with Los Cadetes De Linares and their song "Nave 727"! This track is a thrilling ride, celebrating the legend of Amado Carrillo Fuentes, often called "El Señor de los Cielos" (The Lord of the Skies). The lyrics tell us he was like a "Águila Real" [Royal Eagle] who escaped, just as he promised, and no law on Earth would ever see him captive.
Carrillo truly controlled the skies, fearlessly flying his planes and laughing in the face of death. The song even mentions his immense wealth: "Veinticinco mil millones" [Twenty-five billion] – a sum you don't see every day! He was a man who lived life to the fullest. The song ends with a bold statement from Carrillo, saying goodbye to his cousins and those who wanted his blood, heading to "el Guamuchilito" where his father waits. He's taking a final trip "al olvido" [to oblivion], leaving everyone to wonder when they'll find him. It's a powerful and dramatic farewell!