Quisimos Calar La Tierra
Los Tucanes de Tijuana
Seeds of Ambition: A Tale of Risk and Consequence
“Quisimos Calar La Tierra” by Los Tucanes de Tijuana tells a gripping story of ambition, risk, and the harsh realities of the drug trade. The song begins with a Mexican man arriving in the United States with a liter of seeds, not of maize or wheat, but of marijuana. His expertise in cultivation leads him to meet an American with a ranch in the mountains. After much persuasion, the American agrees to let the Mexican use his land for growing marijuana. This partnership marks the beginning of their venture into the illegal drug trade.
As the story unfolds, the duo successfully cultivates and harvests their crop, selling it at a good price and continuing their operations. Their success earns them the title of
