The Cisco Kid
War · Icon [2011]
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
He drink whiskey, Poncho drink the wine
He drink whiskey, Poncho drink the wine
We met down on the fort of Rio Grande
We met down on the fort of Rio Grande
Eat the salted peanuts out of can
Eat the salted peanuts out the can
The outlaws had us pinned down at the fort
The outlaws had us pinned down at the fort
Cisco came in blastin', drinkin' port
Cisco came in blastin', drinkin' port
They rode the sunset, horse was made of steel
They rode the sunset, horse was made of steel
Chased a gringo last night through a field
Chased a gringo last night through a field
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid he was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid he was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid he was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid he was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid he was a friend of mine
The Cisco Kid
War's "The Cisco Kid" is a standout track from their 2011 album *Icon*, showcasing the band's signature blend of punk energy and melodic sensibility. The song features the characteristic driving rhythm and vocal delivery that defined their career, particularly during their active years in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic of their recordings, reflecting the DIY ethos often associated with their music. As part of the *Icon* collection, the track stands alongside other notable compositions that highlight the band's ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining a gritty, authentic sound. The recording serves as a testament to their enduring influence within the alternative rock and punk scenes, offering a snapshot of their musical identity at a pivotal moment in their discography.