Cisco Kid Ft. Cypress Hill N W
Method Man & Redman Lyrics
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The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
He drink whiskey, Poncho drink the wine
He drink whiskey, Poncho drink the wine
We met down on the fort of Rio Grande
We met down on the fort of Rio Grande
Eat the salted peanuts out of can
The outlaws had us pinned down at the fort
The outlaws had us pinned down at the fort
Cisco came in blastin', drinkin' port
Cisco came in blastin', drinkin' port
They rode the sunset, horse was made of steel
They rode the sunset, horse was made of steel
Chased a gringo last night through a field
Chased a gringo last night through a field
Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid, he was a friend of mine
Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid, he was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
Cisco Kid, he was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid, he was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid, he was a friend of mine
In "Cisco Kid," Method Man, Redman, and Cypress Hill pay homage to the titular character of the 1950s Western TV series, "The Cisco Kid." As the lyrics suggest, Cisco was known for his love of whiskey while his partner, Poncho, drank wine. The song tells the story of the singer meeting Cisco and Poncho down by the Rio Grande and sharing salted peanuts with them. Later, when the group is pinned down by outlaws, Cisco comes to the rescue, blasting his way through with a bottle of port. The song concludes with repeated declarations of Cisco's friendship.
On the surface, the lyrics of "Cisco Kid" may seem straightforward, but they carry a deeper meaning. The song celebrates the enduring legacy of the Cisco Kid character while also serving as a commentary on the representation of marginalized communities in media. The original Cisco Kid TV series was notable for featuring Hispanic actors in lead roles, a rarity at the time. Method Man, Redman, and Cypress Hill's use of Cisco as a symbol of resilience and friendship can be read as a reclamation of that representation, demonstrating the importance of diverse voices in the media.
Line by Line Meaning
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
I knew the Cisco Kid personally and considered him a friend.
He drink whiskey, Poncho drink the wine
Cisco liked to drink whiskey and his friend, Poncho, preferred wine.
We met down on the fort of Rio Grande
We first crossed paths at a military fort located along the Rio Grande river.
Eat the salted peanuts out of can
We snacked on canned, salted peanuts while socializing at the fort.
The outlaws had us pinned down at the fort
At some point, we were stuck in the fort due to a group of outlaws causing trouble outside.
Cisco came in blastin', drinkin' port
Cisco arrived abruptly with guns blazing and a glass of port in hand.
They rode the sunset, horse was made of steel
Cisco and his group rode off into the sunset on a powerful, steel horse.
Chased a gringo last night through a field
They pursued someone they referred to as a 'gringo' through an open field the previous night.
Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
I continue to emphasize that the Cisco Kid was, indeed, a close acquaintance of mine.
The Cisco Kid, he was a friend of mine
Reiterating that the Cisco Kid held a special place in my life as a friend and ally.
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
Closing the song by emphasizing the bond that existed between myself and the Cisco Kid.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEITH ELAM
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