Quien

Los Tigres del Norte's song 'Quien' delves into the emotional vulnerability that men often hide, especially within the context of traditional machismo culture. The song begins with a man in a cantina, a common gathering place in Latin American culture, where he is found crying by an old friend. The man is mourning the loss of a woman who promised to love him, and his friend attempts to console him by suggesting that he should not cry over her. However, the conversation takes a turn when the protagonist challenges the notion that men should not express their emotions, asking who among them has never cried over a woman they loved.

The chorus of 'Quien' reinforces this challenge to the machismo stereotype by asserting that even the bravest men have shed tears over a woman at some point. It invites anyone who claims to have a heart so tough that they've never had to mourn a lost love to step forward and teach him how to harden his heart. The song's narrative then comes full circle as the old friend admits that he, too, has cried over a woman, acknowledging the universal experience of heartache regardless of one's outward bravado.

Through its poignant lyrics, 'Quien' by Los Tigres del Norte addresses the societal expectations placed on men to suppress their emotions and maintain a facade of strength. The song resonates with many who have felt the pressure to conform to these standards, while also offering a sense of solidarity and understanding that true strength lies in the ability to be honest about one's feelings.