GAVILÁN II Lyrics in English by Peso Pluma, Tito Double P
Mitotes is a classic Mexican slang word for "gossip," "rumors," or even "trouble."
It's a word you'll hear frequently in Mexico but rarely in a textbook, making it an awesome piece of authentic slang to learn.
In the song, Peso Pluma sings, "Mitotes han de sobrar, no me importa" (There must be plenty of gossip, I don't care), brushing off the rumors about his dangerous lifestyle and setting a defiant tone.
Peso Pluma and Tito Double P drop you right into the middle of a dangerous world in "GAVILÁN II." The narrator is a high-ranking enforcer for a cartel, and he's not shy about it. He lays out his job description with chilling directness: "A mí me gusta chambear / Y si la orden es matar, esa no se cuestiona" (I like to work / And if the order is to kill, it's not questioned). He commands a crew of ex-military soldiers and makes it clear who he works for, stating he "Dependo de los Guzmán" (I depend on the Guzmáns), a direct reference to the family associated with the Sinaloa Cartel.
This isn't just a story; it feels like a report from the field. The narrator recalls a specific firefight in Culiacán where the mission was to "salvar / Un hijo del general" (save / a son of the general). He casually mentions his custom armor, his weapons, and the scars and bullet wounds on his body. Despite seeing death up close—"A la flaca la he visto de cerca" (I've seen the skinny lady [death] up close)—he says he feels "como nuevo" (like new) and is ready to keep fighting. The song gives a blunt, firsthand account of life inside the violent, high-stakes operations of a cartel soldier.
