Lamberto Quintero

The song "Lamberto Quintero" performed by Antonio Aguilar is a narrative corrido, a traditional Mexican genre that often tells the stories of heroes, outlaws, and significant events. The lyrics recount the tragic fate of Lamberto Quintero, a man whose life was marked by violence and who ultimately met his end in a hail of gunfire. The song begins by setting the date of his death, January 28th, which is a painful memory for the narrator. The story unfolds as Lamberto and his companion are followed by a truck while casually drinking beer, a sign of the everyday danger in his life.

Lamberto's reaction to being followed—asking rhetorically about the purpose of their machine guns—shows his fearless nature and perhaps a sense of fatalism. The song then describes the ambush near El Salado, where gunfire from R15 rifles leaves an enemy of Lamberto dead. This event is not a fictional tale but a real incident, as the lyrics emphasize the truth of the story. The song continues to describe Lamberto's character as cheerful and in love, caught off guard while with his girlfriend, which led to his untimely death.

The aftermath of Lamberto's death is depicted in the song as well. The Santa María clinic becomes a witness to the ongoing violence, with ten more men dying from related shootings. The bridge to Tierra Blanca is implored to remember Lamberto, a man whose presence is deeply missed in Culiacán. The song serves as a testament to Lamberto's legacy, ensuring that his story will not be forgotten. The corrido is a reminder of the cycle of violence that often accompanies the lives of those involved in the world of outlaws and the impact it has on their communities.