La Ley 57

I was born in the state of Sonora
I'm known by law fifty-seven
A while ago I crossed to the other side
Without papers, an agent hired me
My business, I know it's dangerous
But hunger brings out your courage

Those people who gave me work
Were folks from Chihuahua and Sinaloa
They first read me the riot act
I faced many tests in Arizona
I need law fifty-seven
Said a man from Caborca Sonora

I grew up in this business
And now I do it like selling apples
It's not easy to become famous
The paths are full of obstacles
But here everyone has a price
And dollars always do the talking

With respect to the mother of my children
I don't have to look for women
On the contrary, sometimes I hide
They chase me like bees to the hive
But you see, one is not made of wood
And once inside, they have to leave

Just because I'm involved in these things
Don't think I'm crazy
Through the veins of law fifty-seven
Runs blood that cultivates nobility
Because I bring the school of the poor
And the money I have is not inherited

From my part they tell Sonora
Arizona to Colorado and Texas
California, Chihuahua, and Sinaloa
That law fifty-seven is very close
In business, it doesn't matter what it is
They look for me when they need me