7 BESOS Lyrics in English by LEGADO 7
Putero is a colloquial and somewhat vulgar term that literally translates to "brothel" or "whorehouse". It's a strong word that immediately sets a certain tone for the song.
In the context of "7 BESOS", the lyric "Con mis compas me pierdo en el putero" (With my buddies, I get lost in the brothel) paints a vivid picture of a wild, hedonistic lifestyle. While not family-friendly, its raw and unfiltered nature makes it a memorable and impactful word that stands out in the lyrics, offering a glimpse into the song's themes of excess and indulgence.
LEGADO 7 opens this one by putting the money on the table and letting you count it. "Traigo pacas de dinero" ("I bring stacks of money"), then AMIRI on his feet, a black Mercedes through Hollywood, and a watch bought for one job only: "Un buen reloj pa' que me marque el tiempo" ("A good watch to keep time"). Smoke follows him around, "Se llena de humo donde quiera que llego" ("It fills with smoke wherever I go"), and the seven kisses of the title are what finally settle him: "Con siete besos me pongo sereno" ("With seven kisses I become serene"). The bragging is very specific about brands and places, which is half the fun of it.
The other half is a running argument with the old neighbourhood. People keep asking the same question, "¿Por qué el marihuano del barrio tiene con qué?" ("Why does the neighborhood stoner have the means?"), and they want his method for free: "Quieren la receta sin poner para el paste-e-el" ("They want the recipe without chipping in for the cake"). His reply is that nothing about him actually moved. "Yo nunca he cambiado, solo la bolsa cambió" ("I have never changed, only my pockets changed"), and "Desde morro saben soy de respeto" ("They've known since I was a kid that I'm to be respected"). Those stretched-out last syllables all over the song, "paste-e-el", "cabrón-on-on", "nive-e-el", are the corridos tumbados tic that keeps the boasting sounding relaxed instead of tense.
