Wednesday, March 3, 2004

Translation:

Martin Estrada Contreras was a man who loved playing cards. People respected him because he played by the rules. He accepted his losses just as willingly as he rejoiced on his victories.

A young woman entered his heart. He turned her into his wife. To him, she was a rose. Not just any rose — the most beautiful rose.

A stranger came into town. The stranger came looking for Martin. They played a series of games, which resulted on Martin losing all his money. Nonetheless, they continued to play. The stranger said, “If you wish to see my cards, you must have something to bet.” Sure of himself, Martin responded, “I’ll bet my wife.”

The stranger exposed his cards, and Martin felt death was at his door. Alas, Martin held a weaker hand. Nothing more needed to be said. He left the scene in a hurry and returned within two hours — his wife was next to him. Noise died down…

“Debts resulting from gambling are debts to be honored. Here she is, for you to take. She’s what I adore most, and I give her to you. And because losing her would be like losing my life…”

Two shots were heard. First Martin killed the woman he loved, then himself..

El Tahur (Los Tigres del Norte)

Martín Estrada Contreras
Un tahur prófesional
Lo respetaba la gente porque jugaba legal
Era ‘pa todos derecho sabía perder o ganar

Pero una joven hermosa le llegó al corazón
El la convierte en su esposa ante el altar del señor
Es para él una rosa, de su jardin linda flor

Al pueblo llegó un fulano
que a Martín vino a buscar
pero Martín perdió todo
ya no tenía que apostar

Si quieres mirar mis cartas
tienes que pagar por ver
Martín contesta sereno
te apostaré mi mujer
Tenía una mano segura
Sabía que no iba a perder

Se destaparon cuatro aces
Se sintió Martín morir
Del juego así son las leyes
hay que aprender a sufrir
Tenía un pokar de reyes
no había ni que discutir

Martín salió como un rayo
y en dos horas regresó
Su esposa iba a su lado
todo en silencio quedó…

“pa mi las deudas del juego son siempre deudas de honor. Te entrego lo que más quiero, pero te la entrego muerta, aunque me destroze el alma, de sentimiento y dolor.”

Se oyeron dos fogonazos
de dos balas expansivas
Primero mató a su amada
después se quitó la vida

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