Rifó comes from the verb rifarse, which literally means 'to raffle' or 'to risk'. In Mexican slang, it's commonly used to mean 'to give it your all', 'to go for it', or 'to risk everything'.
In the context of this song, it refers to the people who 'risked it all' or 'went for it' by crossing the border (cruzando la frontera). It's an engaging and culturally specific term that captures the spirit of determination and bravery.
This corrido, "Pareciera Que Fue Ayer" by LEGADO 7, is a tribute to everyone who risked it all crossing the border. The song tells a story of a journey through the desert, starting with a group of people who get lost. The singer remembers the journey, even mentioning a specific point: "a los 66 enteros 90 con una línea más corta de hacerte" [at 66 and 90 with a shorter line to make you].
The lyrics describe the intense experience of being lost in the desert, with days, hours, and minutes feeling incredibly long. The singer recalls a moment when he woke up a coyote (a person who guides migrants across the border) and asked if they were lost. The coyote reassured him, saying, "si estamos perdidos pero mi hijo todo va a estar bien antes encargaron mucho no te dejaré" [yes, we are lost, but my son, everything will be fine, they entrusted me with a lot, I won't leave you]. It's a powerful story of perseverance and the unforgettable adventures of the desert, especially for someone who made the journey at a young age, around ten years old, coming from Sonora, Mexico.
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