La Historia de Juan Castillo

The song "La Historia de Juan Castillo" by Los Chichos, a Spanish flamenco band known for their rumba flamenca style, tells a somber story of crime, betrayal, and the harsh consequences that follow. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Juan Castillo, a character who finds himself embroiled in a criminal act that leads to tragedy.

The lyrics describe a night filled with sorrow as Juan and his companions, two cousins and two brothers, set out to commit a robbery (referred to as 'chorar' in the song). However, their plan goes awry when they are betrayed ('delataron'). The betrayal results in the death of an individual ('un bucharno'), and the group is forced to flee ('najar'). The song takes a dramatic turn when one of the group members is captured ('le chitaron basti') and confesses to the killing, an act done in a moment of uncontrollable rage.

The final verses of the song depict Juan's remorse as he faces imprisonment ('metido entre rejas'), leaving his children alone and vulnerable on the streets. He pleads for the Virgin of Macarena's mercy on his innocent children and laments his fate, realizing that he will spend a significant portion of his life behind bars. The song is a poignant reflection on the consequences of one's actions and the impact of crime on both the perpetrator and their loved ones.