Ruleteando

Tito Rojo's song 'Ruleteando' is a vivid narrative of struggle, survival, and eventual triumph. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has started from the bottom, facing numerous challenges and adversities. The phrase 'Empezamos desde abajo con la frente siempre en el alto' (We started from the bottom with our heads held high) sets the tone for the song, emphasizing resilience and determination. The protagonist's journey is marked by hard work and the constant threat of danger, as indicated by lines like 'Pa'l trabajo soy Sentrado y pelada no a estado' (For work, I am focused and it hasn't been easy) and 'Esperando en el llano que llegarán a auxiliarnos' (Waiting in the plains for help to arrive).

The song delves into the protagonist's experiences with law enforcement and the risks involved in their endeavors. The line 'Empezamos a brincar cercos milpas sin sembrar de frente tenía el gobierno' (We started jumping fences, fields without planting, facing the government) highlights the constant cat-and-mouse game with authorities. The protagonist's fear and uncertainty are palpable in 'No sabía que iba a pasar pence que no la iba a cuajar mi familia un llamadero' (I didn't know what was going to happen, I thought I wouldn't make it, my family calling). This sense of danger is further emphasized by the protagonist's farewell to loved ones, 'Despidiéndome de todos si no la libro les encargo a mi retoño' (Saying goodbye to everyone, if I don't make it, I entrust my child to you).

Despite the hardships, the song also celebrates the protagonist's eventual success and the loyalty of their companions. 'Poco a poco e de triunfar mis bolsas a reventar pa que vayan y digan' (Little by little I will succeed, my pockets bursting so they can go and tell) reflects a sense of pride and accomplishment. The mention of 'San Juditas' (Saint Jude) suggests a reliance on faith and divine intervention. The song concludes with a nod to the protagonist's roots and achievements, 'Sinaloense mi nacencia haya en el árbol donde yo cumplí mis metas' (Sinaloan by birth, there in the tree where I achieved my goals), and a display of their newfound status, 'Ruleteando en mi Mercedes y en mi cintura siempre va la 57' (Cruising in my Mercedes and always carrying the 57 on my waist).