Las Tres Llamadas

The Three Calls

Las Tres Llamadas

They tied me up, blindfolded me, pointed a gun at meMe amarraron, me vendaron, me encañonaron
Several hooded figures dressed in blackVarios vestidos de negro encapuchados
They forced the lock, kicked the doorForzaron la chapa, patiaron la puerta
My family cries, now it was my turn.Lloro mi familia ahora venia la mia.

Long irons, initials on armored vestsFierros largos, siglas en chalecos blindados
Wearing military boots, soldier-like demeanorTraiban botas militares, porte de soldados
It was ordinary people who were sent after meFue gente corriente que me la mandaron
I know who the good one wasYa se quien fue el bueno
He's already sentenced.Ya esta sentenciado.

But the boss realizedPero se dio cuenta el jefe
My people were very offendedSe ofendio mucho mi gente
They rose up in armsSe levantaron en armas
Three necessary callsTres llamadas necesarias
The voice of Mayo, Nacho, and ChapoBasto con la voz del mayo, del nacho, del chapo
Was enough to set me free.Pa' que me soltaran.

Do you want more or should I cook you an eggQuieren mas o les guiso un huevo
In a sandwich or ranch-styleEn torta o ranchero
I warned them before comingLes dije antes de venirme
But they didn't understandPero no entendieron
They saw me, laughed, and also hit meMe vieron, se rieron, tambien me golpearon
For every punch, three were beheaded.Por cada chingazo tres decapitados.

Clear accounts make for lasting friendshipsCuentas claras las amistades
They remain strong and enduring.Siguen grandes y largas.

My people are now my familyMi gente ya es el pariente
My cousin, the grim reaperMi prima la parka
She greets me therePues hay me saluda
I offer her my helpLe brindo mi ayuda
We make a team and also mischief.Hacemos equipo y tambien travesuras.

I don't allow any offenseNo permito ni una ofensa
Especially not to my family.Y menos a mi familia.

My work is a guaranteeMi trabajo es garantia
But they didn't know thatPero eso no lo sabian
Three powerful voicesTres vozarronas que pesan
Saved my life.Salvaron mi vida.