Los Tres Gallos Lyrics in English by El Fantasma
Corrido refers to a traditional Mexican ballad, often telling a story about historical events, heroes, or outlaws. It's a genre of music itself, deeply rooted in Mexican culture.
In this song, the lyrics state, "les dedico hasta corrido" (I even dedicate a corrido to them), explicitly referencing the musical form. This makes the word particularly interesting as it's not just a lyric, but also describes the very type of song the listener is enjoying, offering a glimpse into Mexican musical heritage.
This song tells a dramatic story about three brave men, or "gallos" [roosters], from Jalisco who arrive in Mazatlán. These guys are clearly important figures, described as "nombres del momento" [names of the moment] who don't like to wait around. But things take a dark turn when one of them, Adelardo, senses trouble, saying "esto no me está gustando" [I don't like this].
Tragically, the song describes how Abelardo is killed in the afternoon, and soldiers are wounded, along with another man named Javier. The lyrics mention Javier, badly wounded, saying, "si estuviera aquí el cuerito a otro gallo nos cantará" [if the 'cuerito' were here, another rooster would crow for us], suggesting a sense of betrayal or a missed opportunity for help. The song concludes by saying that these "tres gallos finos" [three fine roosters] lived and died on their own terms, victims of "dedos traidores" [traitorous fingers] and envy, reminding us that "la envidia no es buen pesebre para engordar camarones" [envy is not a good manger for fattening shrimp].
