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- El Diablo Lyrics / with translationsDid you ever hear the story
That happened not long ago
'bout the man with a tan:
El diablo de Mexico?
And this man played his hand
And he lived by the luck of the draw;
Now and then and again,
Found him steppin' outside of the law
Hey, hey!
And his fortune he had made
let him live high on the hog
Til the day of the raid
When they hunted him like a dog.
He was out on the run,
Knowing he could get by,
'Cause the men killed in sin
were not there to testify.
Hey, hey!
He was caught, he was bound
In La Casa de Calaboose.
He was tried; he was found
And readied for the noose.
But the break he would make,
It didn't turn out so well.
And the hombre called "Diablo"
Bid his last farewell.
That happened not long ago
'bout the man with a tan:
El diablo de Mexico?
And this man played his hand
And he lived by the luck of the draw;
Now and then and again,
Found him steppin' outside of the law
Hey, hey!
And his fortune he had made
let him live high on the hog
Til the day of the raid
When they hunted him like a dog.
Knowing he could get by,
'Cause the men killed in sin
were not there to testify.
Hey, hey!
He was caught, he was bound
In La Casa de Calaboose.
He was tried; he was found
And readied for the noose.
But the break he would make,
It didn't turn out so well.
And the hombre called "Diablo"
Bid his last farewell.
Facts about El Diablo
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El Diablo is written by Luis Maria Pka Luis Aguile Aguilera Picca.
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It is first released in 1976 as part of ZZ Top's album "Tejas" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we analyze the meaning behind the words, ZZ Top's song 'El Diablo' tells the story of a rebellious outlaw who uses 'El Diablo de Mexico' to represent his unpredictable yet deadly existence as a fugitive which ultimately results in his demise. The lyrics of El diablo show seven different emotional states which include bitterness and hopelessness and self-examination and exploration of new experiences and the pain of lost love. The song defines two major elements which include the outlaw behavior and the criminal activities through the main character's routine of chasing down criminals and capturing them until the point of final judgment. The song lyrics contain mature content because they include references to criminal activities and violent behavior and law enforcement which require an adult audience. The depiction of a man living outside the law, being hunted, and ultimately facing execution shows continuous and extreme violent behavior which matches the PG-13 classification.
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El Diablo falls under the genre Rock.
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El Diablo song length is 4 minutes and 21 seconds.
Who wrote El Diablo lyrics?
El Diablo is written by Luis Maria Pka Luis Aguile Aguilera Picca.
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When was El Diablo released?
It is first released in 1976 as part of ZZ Top's album "Tejas" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind El Diablo lyrics?
When we analyze the meaning behind the words, ZZ Top's song 'El Diablo' tells the story of a rebellious outlaw who uses 'El Diablo de Mexico' to represent his unpredictable yet deadly existence as a fugitive which ultimately results in his demise. The lyrics of El diablo show seven different emotional states which include bitterness and hopelessness and self-examination and exploration of new experiences and the pain of lost love. The song defines two major elements which include the outlaw behavior and the criminal activities through the main character's routine of chasing down criminals and capturing them until the point of final judgment. The song lyrics contain mature content because they include references to criminal activities and violent behavior and law enforcement which require an adult audience. The depiction of a man living outside the law, being hunted, and ultimately facing execution shows continuous and extreme violent behavior which matches the PG-13 classification.
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Which genre is El Diablo?
El Diablo falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song El Diablo?
El Diablo song length is 4 minutes and 21 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Luis Maria Pka Luis Aguile Aguilera PiccaRecord Label(s): 1976 Warner Bros Records Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing, a Warner Music Group Company
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