Discover the story of the song > El Pibe Tigre – Almafuerte

The protagonist of the song is a young man ("el pibe") who wakes up early in the morning to go to work. He works hard as a laborer and earns his living by selling things to foreigners who come to their country. Despite the difficulties he faces, he always puts on a smile and keeps moving forward. He hopes to be hired as a permanent employee with benefits. However, one day he gets involved in a conflict and is falsely accused of causing trouble. He is beaten and ultimately dies as a result of the violence. The lyrics question why these injustices still happen and why it is possible for someone like the protagonist to suffer such a fate.