Gaucho

La Joaqui's song 'Gaucho' delves into the romanticization of the 'bad boy' image and the allure of the outlaw lifestyle. The lyrics express a woman's infatuation with a man who embodies the archetype of the marginalized rebel, complete with a dangerous demeanor, red eyes, and a gun casually slung to his side. The repeated phrase 'Marginado, yo lo amo' (Marginalized, I love him) underscores the protagonist's attraction to his outsider status and her willingness to engage in his risky world, even to the extent of committing violence for him.

The song's chorus invokes the gaucho, a traditional symbol of Argentinean and South American folklore known for their skilled horsemanship and free-spirited nature. The gaucho in this context is a metaphorical guardian, someone the protagonist prays to for the protection of her beloved outlaw. She pleads for him not to be caught ('caigas en cana'), indicating a desire to maintain their rebellious lifestyle without the consequences of the law catching up to them. The line 'Si llega la patrulla bajamos la persiana' (If the patrol comes we lower the blind) suggests a readiness to hide or engage in subterfuge to avoid detection.

The song's narrative is set against a backdrop of danger and defiance, with the protagonist's repeated requests for protection from the gaucho highlighting a sense of vulnerability amidst the bravado. The tension between the romanticized view of the outlaw life and the real threat of law enforcement creates a dynamic interplay in the song, reflecting the complex emotions involved in loving someone who lives on the edge of society.