Somos Mas Americanos

America is a continent. That is this song's truth and direct message to the audience. Beyond its nationalistic nature, and the exagerated patriotism that the song shows via expressions such as "somos mas americanos que todititos los gringos", the real matter here is about the concept of America and the way it is linked to another important concept: The one of power.

The question is the following: 

Think about an average mexican guy...

Now think about a typical North American person...

I bet when you thought about a mexican guy the first thing that came to your mind was some kind of Ranchero or Charro Mexicano, maybe with a gun hanging from his belt. A bit uncivilized or even poor.

Now, I suppose when you did the same exercise with the North American person you saw the image of a civilized and  strongly capitalist (consumerist) person, perhaps driving a huge SUV.

The difference is evident. Due to the way in which historical events took place, right now Mexicans are struggling for survival in the areas close to the U.S. border, while North American "gringos" are enjoying a fairly good living standard.

Imaginary lines or frontiers have always been present in the world, from the moment states were invented. The paradox here is how some Mexicans think that North Americans stole their lands and at the same time they  seek a better future in the U.S. They blame the U.S. for their tragedy and at the same time are "begging" for U.S. help.

On the other hand, there is one thing that is rescuable from this song and it is the way in which North Americans usurped and appropriated the word "Americans" for their own benefit. Remember something: America is a CONTINENT, with different countries in it. So, please, whenever you refer to a U.S. citizen, don't call him American.