Dámaso Lyrics in English Gerardo Ortiz

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Dámaso by Gerardo Ortiz from Spanish to English.
Yes sir, I am Dámaso
I am the son of the attorney
From Culiacán, and my people
I have always had the backing
And I am here because they put me
I thank them for that gesture
I live for management and I respect my godfather
And favor is paid with favor
And I have been applying it
And I have good friends
And he has always proved it
He is a man of his word
And within the family a brother
I mean the one-five
And he carries the pistol on his belt
I also like partying
Taking the posh girls from Culiacán to Guadalajara
Hiring the band, ice-cold drinks, my company pays
And that my people lack nothing
And if the boys keep me company
Guaranteed, because they always come well saddled
The streets burn, I am alert
For my people of the Mini Licenciado
And what is promised is owed, big guy!
There's your corrido, that’s it!
They see me in a hurry
I am heading to El Dorado
I have some matters pending there
Because I am very in love
And I know how to treat the women
I like to be respected
I enjoy their charms
I remember it well at the ranch
Your car, Mr. Attorney
My faithful beloved friend
I am very grateful to you
Because you have lent me a hand
To you and all your people
I keep you all present
The same with Culiacán
Where they know how to deal
I also like partying
Taking the posh girls from Culiacán to Guadalajara
Hire the band, ice-cold drinks, the company pays
And that my people lack nothing
And if the boys keep me company
Guaranteed, because they always come well saddled
The streets burn, I am alert
And for my people of the Mini Licenciado
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In this modern corrido, Gerardo Ortiz slips into the boots of Dámaso, an heir to a powerful Sinaloan dynasty who wears loyalty like a badge and danger like a shadow. The lyrics read like a personal introduction at a smoky fiesta: Dámaso praises the “licenciado” father who opened every door, salutes his padrino and his allies, and vows to repay every favor. Between name-dropping coded nicknames like el uno cinco and el mini licenciado, he flashes images of Culiacán streets that “arden” (burn), bodyguards who ride bien ensillados (well-saddled), and celebratory nights fueled by banda music, icy drinks, and an open company expense account.

Beneath the swagger, the song sketches a code: family first, word of honor unbreakable, generosity for loyal crew, and watchful readiness when “the streets are hot.” It is an anthem of status and survival inside Mexico’s narco-corridos tradition, mixing pride, romance, and adrenaline into a single roar that lets listeners glimpse both the glitter and the grit of Dámaso’s world.

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