Ave De Mal Agüero Lyrics in English Alfredo Olivas
Desahuciados literally translates to "the dispossessed" or "the evicted." It's a strong and somewhat formal word, not commonly found in everyday song lyrics, making it particularly striking.
In this song, Alfredo Olivas uses it in a chilling, metaphorical sense. When he says someone is "en la lista de los desahuciados," he's implying they are marked for death, as if their life has been 'evicted' from them. This dark and unique usage makes the word very memorable and impactful within the context of the song's narrative of revenge.
Ave De Mal Agüero paints a raw, cinematic picture of revenge in the style of a modern Mexican corrido. The narrator begins by insisting he is not normally a harbinger of doom, yet someone’s careless words have signed their own death warrant. As the verses unfold, we hear his inner monologue shift from simmering frustration to icy certainty: he now knows where, when, and how the traitor will pay. Vivid images of rifles, vultures, and muddy boots create a western-like atmosphere where nature itself seems to conspire with him, turning the coming execution into a harsh ritual of “divine justice.”
Beneath the violent storytelling lies a cautionary tale about the steep price of betrayal and gossip. By calling himself an “ave de mal agüero” only at the end, the singer admits he will embrace the role of ill omen to restore respect and balance. In other words: speak carelessly, and you might summon more than angry words—you might summon the very embodiment of poetic, merciless justice. The song’s intensity, dark humor, and vivid rural imagery make it a gripping study of honor, retribution, and the thin line between man and beast.
