Discover the story of the song > José Pérez León – Los Tigres Del Norte

The lyrics are about a man named José Pérez León who was a farmer and from Nuevo León. José had a distant cousin who went as an illegal immigrant and sent him a telegram inviting him to come and work in the United States. One day, when José was at the border, he was met by a notorious smuggler who promised to take him across the border. Unfortunately, José boarded a train with 20 other people, all of whom died due to lack of air, including José. He didn't get to see his wife again and missed the opportunity to meet his newborn child.