Del Gato
Riding the Southwestern Winds: Del Gato's Tale of Rebellion and Redemption
Lyrics
My name is Del Gato born close to the border
Del Gato introduces himself, stating he was born near the border.
Of white blood and red blood I came
Describes his mixed heritage of white and red blood.
I travel the saddle I follow the cattle
Del Gato travels on horseback and herds cattle on the range.
Down on the range where they graze
Describes the grazing area for cattle where he works.
And I just ride in from a hard south western drive
He arrives from a challenging journey in the southwestern region.
My lips parched and bloodied
Describes the physical toll of his journey on his lips.
My face torn by sand storms and pride
His face bears the scars of sand storms and reflects pride.
Loyalty riches and inner bred ditches ?
Mentions loyalty, wealth, and inherent conflicts as part of his upbringing.
Was the brew that I drank as a child
Refers to a concoction or experience from childhood involving rebellion.
So rebellious a lover
Describes himself as a rebellious lover with a Don Juan persona.
Don Juan as a my cover
Indicates that his cover or persona is that of Don Juan.
They die cast my type called me wild ?
Suggests that he was typecast or labeled as wild.
And I just ride in from a hard southwestern drive
Repeats the challenging journey from the southwestern region.
The hanging tree is waiting for me to arrive
Mentions a hanging tree, indicating a potential threat or danger.
Structured political our children they ridiculed
Describes a political structure that ridicules children.
They teach them of sins and to lie
Children are taught about sins and deception.
Their schools build't by fools but by breaking the rules
References schools built by fools and breaking rules like a fox.
Like A fox I am forced now to hide
Forced to hide like a fox due to the oppressive environment.
And I just ride in from a hard south western drive
Repeats the challenging journey from the southwestern region.
My lips parched and bloodied
Describes the physical toll of his journey on his lips.
My face torn by sand storms and pride
His face bears the scars of sand storms and reflects pride.
Pepper tree spreads taking many mans heads ?
Refers to a pepper tree causing harm, possibly a metaphor for danger.
But the one they would want most is mine
Suggests that he is the most wanted person, alluding to potential threats.
To the mission I go I
Del Gato heads to a mission in San Juan, possibly seeking solace or redemption.
In San Juan and I kneel
Describes kneeling in prayer at the mission.
And I pray for the love of my life
Prays for the love of his life, suggesting a longing or loss.
And I just ride in from a hard south western drive
Repeats the challenging journey from the southwestern region.
My lips parched and bloodied
Describes the physical toll of his journey on his lips.
My face torn by sand storms and pride
His face bears the scars of sand storms and reflects pride.
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