El Borrego

Los Tucanes de Tijuana's song "El Borrego" tells the gripping story of a man who rises from poverty to wealth through the drug trade, only to face the inevitable consequences of his choices. The narrative begins in Tierra Blanca, where the protagonist, known as El Borrego, starts his journey from humble beginnings, doing odd jobs to survive. His life takes a dramatic turn when he enters the world of drug trafficking, quickly gaining respect and wealth due to his intelligence and bravery.

The song highlights the duality of El Borrego's life, where his success in the drug trade brings both admiration and danger. Despite his ability to navigate the treacherous waters of the drug world, including dealing with powerful figures and evading law enforcement, the song underscores a moral lesson with the repeated phrase, "El que obra mal, se le pudre el alma" (He who acts wrongly, his soul rots). This serves as a reminder of the moral decay that accompanies a life of crime, no matter how successful one might appear.

Ultimately, El Borrego's story is one of inevitable downfall. Despite his cunning and resourcefulness, he is eventually captured and sentenced, only to escape and continue his life of risk. His end comes violently, at the hands of "policías falsos de mata y paga" (fake police of kill and pay), illustrating the dangerous and unpredictable nature of the world he chose. The song closes with a farewell to his friends, including the infamous Chapo Guzmán, leaving listeners with a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of power and the ultimate price of a life lived outside the law.