Discover the story of the song > Camino de Guanajuato – José Alfredo Jimenez

The song is about how life is not worth anything and how it starts and ends with tears. The protagonist mentions a town called Guanajuato where they have a fair where people play game of chance and risk their lives for the win. They also talk about a road that passes by many towns, but the protagonist doesn't want it to pass through Salamanca as it brings back painful memories. They mention the Cristo de Cubilete, a statue on a mountain that brings comfort to those who suffer and is revered by the people of Guanajuato.