Carlitos Lyrics in English Natanael Cano

Carlitos paints the cinematic rise of a young Sonoran outlaw who turns a humble start in the “kitchen” into a life overflowing with cash, fast cars, and fearless swagger. Natanael Cano lets us ride shotgun in an M3, showing how Carlitos mastered “el negocio” (the business) so well that even an arrest in the United States couldn’t slow him down. Now working “directo con el cartel,” the character flaunts his success: partying with cousins, blasting corridos tumbados, and cruising through Sonora while raining money on good times.

Yet the track never lets us forget the darker side of that glitter. Carlitos keeps a mental checklist of stolen shipments, fallen friends, and looming betrayals. For every celebration with guitars and banda under the night sky, there’s the threat of long-range rifles and enemies ready for revenge. Natanael Cano balances bravado with realism, offering listeners a raw glimpse into the highs and lows of Mexico’s narco-culture while underscoring the loyalty, danger, and relentless hustle that define Carlitos’s world.