El Cachas De Oro Lyrics in English by Los Cadetes De Linares
Cachas de oro literally translates to "golden grips" and refers to the decorative handles of a pistol, often made of or adorned with gold.
In this corrido, "El Cachas de Oro" is the nickname of the protagonist, Gilberto Rodríguez. It's an interesting and unique phrase that immediately paints a picture of a formidable and perhaps flashy character, hinting at his reputation and the respect (or fear) he commands. This makes it a memorable and enticing word to learn.
Get ready to meet El Cachas de Oro! This corrido from Los Cadetes de Linares introduces us to a legendary figure named Gilberto Rodríguez. The song starts by asking for everyone's attention, promising to tell the story of this famous character. We learn that Gilberto Rodríguez, also known as "El Cachas de Oro," was born in San Benito.
He's described as a "sincere friend and a very decisive man" ("un amigo sincero y un hombre muy decido"). There are even people who want to kill him, but they haven't dared to try! Gilberto himself boldly declares, "You won't disarm me; to disarm me will cost you work" ("no me van a desarmar para que a mí me desarme en el trabajo les va a costar"). The song ends with El Cachas de Oro shouting, pistol in hand, calling out to "bald chickens, little kids" ("pollos pelones chiquillos les Llano"), before the verses about him conclude.
