Narco
River Ratts Lyrics
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He yelled with confidence when he drank
He means every word when he speaks, does whatever it takes to earn the cash
Living in a ranch in Mexico, he joined the cartel to escape poverty
He saw the ones with big guns were the ones who had money
Narco traficante!
Fue capturado, su familia vivos los quemaron
Para mandarlo, a las calles de aviso
El dinero es cruel!
The lyrics of River Ratts's song Narco speak about the life of a member of a Mexican drug cartel who has become desensitized to violence and killing. The opening lines "Killing motherfuckers aint shit to me! He yelled with confidence when he drank" convey the singer's callous attitude towards murder, which he sees as a means to an end, a way to earn money and climb the ranks of the organization he joined to escape poverty.
The next lines "He means every word when he speaks, does whatever it takes to earn the cash" further emphasize the ruthless nature of this person who has decided to embrace the narco way of life. He knows that violence and intimidation are the tools of the trade, and he is willing to use them to get what he wants. The line "Living in a ranch in Mexico, he joined the cartel to escape poverty" highlights the bleak economic circumstances that made this person vulnerable to the temptations of a life of crime, where the promise of wealth and power can seem irresistible.
The chorus "Narco traficante!" reinforces the image of the singer as a proud member of a drug cartel, a person who has chosen a path that is both dangerous and deadly. The second verse takes an even darker turn, as the lyrics describe the singer's capture and brutal execution at the hands of rival gang members. The lines "Fue capturado, su familia vivos los quemaron. Lo decapitaron, y todo fue grabado. Para mandarlo, a las calles de aviso" paint a graphic picture of the gruesome fate that awaits those who choose this lifestyle.
Overall, River Ratts's song Narco provides a chilling depiction of the reality of drug trafficking in Mexico, where violence and death are all too common.
Line by Line Meaning
Killing motherfuckers aint shit to me!
He feels confident and indifferent towards taking someone's life.
He yelled with confidence when he drank
He expresses himself and asserts his beliefs with confidence when he is intoxicated.
Living in a ranch in Mexico, he joined the cartel to escape poverty
Due to his poor living conditions, he joined the cartel to improve his financial situation.
He saw the ones with big guns were the ones who had money
He noticed that in the cartel, those who had access to powerful weapons were the ones with the most wealth.
Narco traficante!
He proudly identifies himself as a drug trafficker.
Fue capturado, su familia vivos los quemaron
He was captured and his family was burned alive in front of him.
Lo decapitarion, y todo fue grabado
His decapitation was recorded.
Para mandarlo, a las calles de aviso
The video was meant to be shared publicly as a warning to others.
El dinero es cruel!
Money can lead to cruelty and destruction.
Writer(s): river ratts
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