Leyenda Caro Quintero Lyrics in English by Gerardo Ortiz

Gerardo Ortiz's "Leyenda Caro Quintero" is a powerful narrative from the perspective of a man reflecting on his life, particularly his time in the drug trade. He starts by acknowledging the heavy price paid by those who condemned him, mentioning "10 comandantes que mal me jugaron" [10 commanders who played me dirty].

He fondly remembers his past: his ranch, his livestock, his old horse, and a beloved old woman he deeply misses. He also thinks of his friends, his team, his brother, and his "cuerno de chivo" [AK-47]. He gives a shout-out to "Don Caro Quintero hijo de don Emilio" [Don Caro Quintero, son of Don Emilio] and remembers his humble blanket from the ranch La Noria in Badiraguato. He talks about his graying hair and wrinkles, saying they "no son en vano" [are not in vain], showing the wisdom gained from his experiences. He recalls his business partner, "Don Félix Gallardo," and mentions places like "Búfalo Chihuahua" and "La perla mi plaza allá en Costa Rica" [the pearl, my plaza there in Costa Rica]. He admits to crying, saying "soy hombre y es fuerte lo que yo he pasado" [I am a man and what I have been through is strong], mourning those lost to death while acknowledging the continued influence of figures like "El Mayo y su gente" [El Mayo and his people] and "El Chapo," ensuring his legacy lives on even in his absence. He also mentions "El viejo Fonseca señor de negocios" [the old man Fonseca, lord of business] and making money with "el Cochiloko." The song ends with a blunt message about the rules of their world: "Firme ese negocio respeto a los socios / Lealtad y la fueras honor a la empresa / Y para matar hay que usar la cabeza" [Firm in that business, respect for partners / Loyalty and strength, honor to the enterprise / And to kill, you have to use your head].