Ramiro Sierra

The song "Ramiro Sierra" by Los Tigres del Norte, a prominent norteño band known for their corridos that often tell stories of life, struggle, and justice, narrates a tale of revenge and retribution. The lyrics open with a vivid description of a snowy scene where weapons are aimed amidst the obscured visibility. The setting is tense and anticipates a confrontation.

The story unfolds with the character Ramiro Sierra arriving to avenge the death of his compadre (close friend or godfather to his child) and to reclaim stolen cattle. The song paints Ramiro as a skilled and proud rancher, with a particular attachment to his retinto dosalbo, a dark-coated horse. The confrontation is inevitable as Ramiro confronts the thieves, declaring his intent to settle the score.

The song culminates with the sounds of gunfire from a .223 caliber rifle blending with the cries of the cattle, symbolizing the chaotic and violent nature of the encounter. Ramiro's justice is served as the thieves are punished, and the song closes with a farewell to his beloved horse and a mention of Don Pablo Chávez, presumably the deceased compadre, with a hopeful note that he continues his work in the afterlife. The song, through its narrative and emotive storytelling, touches on themes of loyalty, justice, and the harsh realities of rural life.