La Venganza Del Viejito

La Venganza Del Viejito by Los Huracanes del Norte is a poignant narrative of an old man's quest for vengeance after the brutal murder of his sons. The song opens with the solitary old man traveling to Guerrero, Mexico, to seek justice. He meets a compadre, who is also grieving the loss of his godson, Pedro. This shared grief forms a bond between them, and the compadre offers his support by providing fifteen gunmen to aid in the old man's mission.

The lyrics delve into the old man's sorrow and determination. He reminisces about his brave sons, who had also taken lives in their time. The old man offers a substantial reward of ten thousand centenarios, but his compadre declines, stating that money is meaningless when one cannot embrace their loved ones anymore. This exchange highlights the depth of their loss and the futility of material wealth in the face of such profound grief.

The song then describes the meticulous planning and execution of their revenge. They acquire ten AK-47s (referred to as 'cuernos de chivo') and sixty magazines from Arizona, smuggling them back to Mexico. The climax of the song is the ambush they set up in Pitayo, where they kill twelve of the criminals responsible for their sons' deaths, with only one managing to escape. The old man, having avenged his sons, now lives in Texas, waiting for death, which he views as the ultimate equalizer. The song ends on a somber note, with the old man living in memories, underscoring the theme of loss and the relentless passage of time.