The song "El Pollo" by Espinoza Paz tells the story of a chicken (pollo) who makes plans to go out on a date with a young chicken (pollita). He tells her to meet him at 6 in the morning, but unfortunately, the chicken is late because he was cooked by his owner into a delicious broth with rice and potatoes. The chicken is depicted as being very irresponsible and unreliable, causing the young chicken to be angry and upset with him. As the story goes on, the chicken finds himself in heaven and complains to Saint Peter asking to be sent back to his chicken coop. The reason why he wants to return is that there is a beautiful young chicken waiting for him on earth, but he left her hanging when he got turned into a meal. The song ends with the metaphorical phrase "from the ranch to the world," suggesting that the chicken's story and untimely fate have become known beyond his small world. Overall, the song humorously portrays the chicken's lack of punctuality and the consequences he faces due to his irresponsibility, while also highlighting the regret he feels for leaving the young chicken waiting.
