I decided since I was a kid that I'd never be poor
I've always been firm in my decisions
When I was very young I chose my path and I went to California
Where I started to hustle with weed
I made partners and several deals
And this is where the story begins
The supply was running out, we crossed the border to look for it
Over in Mexico I was able to find it
Several pounds and a stolen plane, that's when they caught me
I slipped away and bailed for a while
They were after me like dogs
They struggled for a couple of years
I lost someone important, I'm not gonna forget her
A love that had no hope
On a visit, I showed up with my parents 'cause I missed them
But I never imagined it, agents came to the house
And for the first time they grabbed me
Let's roll to Colombia with the Fuerza de Tijuana, cousin
Just like that my buddy, Omar Ruiz
And let the guitar ring out
Prison was a school for me, things changed
Now the kilos were coke
I got involved with the top people and I went to Colombia
With Pablo Escobar and the crew
I had a lot of power and respect
From there the sky was my limit
Betrayals showed up too and I fell again
On my birthday they busted me
After I got out, only my princess mattered
And I spent my time with her
I always took her to school
I was happy just seeing her
I've got a few little matters and we're heading to California
That's what I promised my princess
I linked up with old friends to pull off a job
Real quick I'll raise some cash
But they had another surprise for me
And for the third time I'm behind bars
How many mistakes I've made, I thought of my father
How many times I didn't listen to him
The money was real; I finally understood what mattered
I really miss the old man
60 years, my last sentence
The American says goodbye now