Acribillaron comes from the verb acribillar, which means to riddle with bullets or to pepper with shots. It's a strong and impactful word that conveys intense violence.
In the context of "Pedron Antrax," the lyrics state, "Nos acribillaron sin compasión" (They riddled us with bullets without compassion). This word is central to the narrative of the song, describing the violent end of the protagonist and his companions, making it a memorable and significant term for learners.
This song, "Pedron Antrax," is a corrido that tells the story of a man named Pedrón Ántrax, reflecting on his life and death. He admits he's "Toditas había ganado en la vida / Pero ahora me toco la de perder" [I had won everything in life / But now it was my turn to lose], suggesting a life of success that ultimately ended in defeat. He identifies himself as "el Pedrón ántrax" and mentions his last name, Valenzuela, saying he was active for a long time.
The lyrics reveal a life deeply involved in dangerous activities, as he challenges listeners to "Pregúntenle al viejo si me raje" [Ask the old man if I backed down] when he was with Javier Torres. He even boasts, "Cuando yo tenía vida a varios también maté" [When I was alive, I also killed several people]. Pedrón also expresses gratitude to his cousin Santiago, calling him "El hombre más hombre que conocí" [The manliest man I knew], recalling their time in the mountains and how Santiago always fought for him. The song describes a violent end, with soldiers ambushing them without mercy. Pedrón believes his death might have helped Ismael escape. He wasn't alone in death; his friends Frankie and Chube also died with him. He leaves a final request for Roque: a Buchanan's, his cigarettes, and "un perico en mis manos, pero que sea original" [a parrot in my hands, but an original one], which is a slang term for a line of cocaine. He concludes by stating he lived life on his own terms and experienced the "ley de hierro" [iron law] in Sinaloa, ready for the tambora to play as he says goodbye.