El H Lyrics in English by Fidel Rueda
Plebada is a lively Mexican slang term for a group of close friends, a crew, or "the gang," carrying a warmer, street level feel than the plain word "amigos." It signals belonging to a specific social circle, often used with pride.
The song opens with "Ya Un saludo para toda la plebada de" ("a shout out to all the crew from"), using the word to greet the whole community the singer identifies with, turning a simple hello into an act of solidarity.
This song is a corrido, a type of narrative ballad, that tells the story of the death of a powerful man named Héctor Beltrán, also known as "El H." The lyrics paint a picture of his final moments, describing how he was taken from prison with chest pains and died of a heart attack. The news of his death brings sadness to the city of Culiacán.
The song remembers "El H" as a respected and influential figure, a "fine businessman" and a "gentleman" who had friends among both politicians and mobsters. He lived a grand life and enjoyed it to the fullest. The lyrics mention his wish to be laid to rest in Hermosillo, Sonora, and speak of him joining his departed brothers, Alfredo and Arturo, in the afterlife. It's a tribute that celebrates his power, his lavish lifestyle, and his legacy as a man who couldn't be kept down.
