Cuerno Azulado

The song's title itself, "Cuerno Azulado," refers to an 'AK-47 modified' ('cuerno de chivo azulado'), a powerful assault rifle explicitly mentioned in lyrics such as 'Cuerno de chivo azulado, gobierno pactado' ('AK-47 by his side, government pact'). The film's plot involves an ex-narco whose daughter is kidnapped by his 'antiguo grupo' ('old group'), leading him to 'volver a ser el tipo peligroso que fue' ('return to being the dangerous type he was') and 'arrasar con todo el narcotráfico para salvar a su hija' ('destroy all drug trafficking to save his daughter'), implying graphic retaliatory violence and shootouts.

Live performances of the song by Natanael Cano and Gabito Ballesteros include expletives such as 'a la verga' (a strong vulgar expression), as evidenced by Cano's statement 'Compadre, me van a matar, a la verga. Tócate otra' ('Buddy, they’re going to kill me, damn it. Play another one') when asked to stop singing the controversial song.. Another example is the phrase 'Porque aquí nos vale verga la vida' ('Because here we don't give a damn about life'), demonstrating a defiant and profane attitude toward authority and personal safety.

The song openly discusses drug trafficking, with lyrics like 'Chingo de perico que se ha traficado' ('A lot of 'perico' [cocaine] has been trafficked') and mentions 'cargas de quesito' ('loads of 'quesito,' another term for drugs) heading 'Pa'l gabacho' (to the U.S.). This depicts drug dealing as a lucrative and active enterprise. The movie plot of an 'ex-narco' also inherently involves a past and potential present connection to drug-related activities.

The film's plot, as described, involves a kidnapping where an ex-narco's daughter is taken by his 'antiguo grupo' ('old group') to 'darle donde más le duele' ('hurt him where it hurts most'), creating intense emotional stakes and fear for the child's safety. The song's portrayal of 'Delincuencia organizada' ('organized crime') and 'el miedo no nos detiene' ('fear doesn't stop us') reinforces a constant atmosphere of danger, violence, and intimidation inherent in the criminal underworld.

The song explicitly states 'Cuerno de chivo azulado, gobierno pactado' ('AK-47 by his side, government pact'), suggesting corruption and collusion at the highest levels of government with organized crime. Natanael Cano famously performed the song 'Cuerno Azulado' in concert despite official prohibitions and fines, stating, 'Porque aquí nos vale verga la vida y arriba los corridos, mi compa' ('Because here we don't give a damn about life, and long live corridos, my friend'), directly demonstrating defiance and rebellion against legal restrictions and authority.

The song's direct support for a criminal figure, 'JGL pa' presidente' ('JGL for president'), referring to Joaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán Loera, and calls to 'Voten por Joaquín en las elecciones' ('Vote for Joaquín in the elections') explicitly advocate for a figure known for immense violence and drug trafficking, which is antithetical to Christian principles of righteousness and ethical leadership. Furthermore, the celebration of 'Delincuencia organizada' ('organized crime') and the lyrical content emphasizing violence, drug dealing, and disrespect for law ('gobierno pactado') directly contradict Christian teachings on obeying authorities, loving one's neighbor, and abstaining from sin and violence.