Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: sad
Song Meaning of “La Cumbia Del Pistolero” by Alfredo Olivas
‘La Cumbia Del Pistolero’ by Alfredo Olivas speaks to themes of revenge, justice and the interplay between good and evil. The title itself, cumbia del pistolero, or gunslinger cumbia, alludes to a character of the Wild West, a lawman who is called upon to dispense justice for wrongdoings and is willing to use violence if needed. The lyrics center around how one draws their line in the sand when wronged. The narrator is determined and ready to take matters into their own hands if need be, because their way of life is at stake. He says that no one can blame them for taking matters into their own hands when they are wronged, and that even if they are alone in this endeavor, they will still make sure justice is served.
The song paints a dramatic picture of justice through the protagonist’s inner struggle weighing the importance of justice against his own safety. The singer suggests that revenge is his only hope of restoring equilibrium to his life and demonstrates that sometimes justice must be taken into one’s own hands. Despite the organised justice system available in many societies, many feel that they can’t access the help they need, leading to personal justice. ‘La Cumbia del Pistolero’ is a song that celebrates the justice that justice that can only be achieved when one takes matter into their own hands.