Yegua literally translates to "mare," referring to a female horse. While it's a common animal, its use in the song's title, "La Discusión Fue Una Yegua" (The Discussion Was a Mare), is quite intriguing.
In the context of the song, it's used metaphorically to describe a significant and perhaps contentious issue or event, specifically related to a prized possession or a point of honor. The lyrics mention "esa muerte discusión fue por cuestión de una yegua que Vivian autoestimaba como aquellas Siete leguas," implying that a dispute, possibly even a deadly one, arose over a mare that was highly valued, much like the legendary horse Siete Leguas. This makes the word memorable and central to the song's narrative.
Get ready to ride into a story about a legendary figure! Los Dos Carnales kick things off by proudly shouting out San Pedro, Coahuila, and then jump right into a tale about Francisco Villa.
This song is all about honoring Francisco Villa, a man they say "hizo mucho por las pobres que hizo mucho su nación" [did a lot for the poor, who did a lot for his nation] and was the "brazo derecho" [right arm] of the Revolution. The lyrics describe a dramatic moment when Huerta tried to have Villa assassinated, sending him to the firing squad. Two shots were fired, but amazingly, "ninguna le pegó" [none hit him]! What saved him? A telegram from Don Francisco I. Madero. The song then reveals the surprising reason for this whole near-death experience: "esa muerte discusión fue por cuestión de una yegua" [that death discussion was about a mare], a horse Villa valued as much as his famous Siete Leguas. It's a fascinating look at how even a small thing can lead to big drama for a historical hero!