Se Mamo El Becerro

The song 'Se Mamo El Becerro' by Sergio Vega tells a story steeped in traditional Mexican culture, with a narrative that unfolds a tale of betrayal and its consequences. The protagonist of the song is a man who, while riding his horse and accompanied by his dog, reflects on the strange news he received about frequent funerals at his home, despite there being no deaths. As he drinks from his bottle, he ponders over this mystery, unable to make sense of it.

Upon returning home, the man discovers the source of the 'funerals'—a metaphor for the infidelity of his wife with his compadre (a close friend or godfather to his children). The phrase 'se mamo el becerro,' which literally means 'the calf has suckled itself,' is a colloquial expression implying that someone has taken advantage of a situation, in this case, the compadre taking advantage of the man's absence to engage in an affair with his wife. The man's reaction is violent and vengeful; he attacks his compadre and feeds the remains to his dog, highlighting the depth of his betrayal and anger.

The song concludes with the man cursing his wife and leaving for the hills, reflecting on the loyalty of his dog as a true friend, in contrast to the disloyalty of his compadre. This ending emphasizes the theme of trust and the value of true companionship, which, in the protagonist's experience, is found more in his dog than in his human relationships. The song uses vivid storytelling and cultural idioms to convey a dramatic narrative of betrayal and loyalty within a rural Mexican setting.