Cinco Amigos

The song 'Cinco Amigos' by Pibes Chorros is a narrative about a group of five friends who live a life of crime, specifically as robbers. The lyrics paint a picture of their criminal activities, emphasizing that they do not steal from the poor, as they consider that to be a lowly act. Instead, they target a bank, which they see as a 'sure thing.' The use of the term 'chorros' in the band's name and the song is Argentine slang for thieves, which sets the cultural context of the song within the urban landscapes of Argentina.

As the story unfolds, the robbers find themselves in a dire situation when the alarm is triggered during the bank heist. They are surrounded by the police, referred to colloquially as 'la yuta,' and they realize that their chances of escaping are slim. In a desperate move, they demand the presence of a judge and the press, hoping that public attention might save them from being shot ('bajar' is slang for killing). The phrase 'somos todos boletas' suggests that they are as good as dead if these demands are not met.

The chorus reflects a sense of fatalism and defiance. The robbers acknowledge that they are fully committed to their chosen path ('jugados') and that they have nothing left to lose. They resolve to continue causing chaos ('haciendo quilombo') and express a rebellious attitude towards the police, vowing that they will not be taken easily. This song can be seen as a commentary on the desperateness that can drive individuals to crime and the subsequent acceptance of the consequences that come with such a lifestyle.