Bersuit Vergarabat, formed in 1989 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one of th… Read Full Bio ↴Bersuit Vergarabat, formed in 1989 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one of the most important Argentine rock bands of the 1990s/2000s.

After 2 albums of underground transgressive rock, the band started mixing it with Latin American rhythms such a cumbia, chacarera, candombe and cuartetazo. The lyrics, though, remained acid and critical of political and social problems.

The current line-up is: Gustavo Cordera (voice), Juan Subirá (keyboards and voice), Carlos Martín (drums), Oscar Righi (guitar), "Pepe" Céspedes (bass guitar and voice), Daniel Suárez (voice), Alberto Verenzuela (guitar), and "Cóndor" Sbarbatti (voice and charango); previous members include Charly Bianco (guitar and voice) and Rubén Sadrinas (voice).

Honoring the psychiatric hospital José Tiburcio Borda in Buenos Aires, La Bersuit performs dressed in characteristic pajamas; even though the story of Cordera spending some time in that institution is a mere urban legend, the band has an affinity with everything related to madness and marginalization.

Besides the big success, first in the Buenos Aires' underground movement and then in all the country, Bersuit Vergarabat harvested fans from many countries in South America as well as in Spain.

Discography

* 1992 - Y Punto
* 1993 - Asquerosa Alegría
* 1996 - Don Leopardo
* 1998 - Libertinaje
* 2000 - Hijos del Culo
* 2002 - De la Cabeza (live)
* 2004 - La Argentinidad al Palo: Se Es, Lo Que Se Es (double)
* 2005 - Testosterona
* 2007 - Enano Ningueto

El Guerrero
Bersuit Vergarabat Lyrics

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Soy insistente, soy prepotente, soy recurrente, soy envolvente,
perseverante, muy desafiante, un fisurante, desesperante,
un mal amante, muy levantante, peor cantante, pa´ que te espantes,
si estoy adelante, te como el vientre, y voy al frente si estoy caliente.
Soy insistente, soy prepotente, soy insolente, muy resistente,
estoy caliente, te como el vientre, no soy valiente, soy recurrente,
soy insistente, soy un demente, no soy decente, odio a esa gente.

Asee, asee, asee, asee soy,
asee, asee, asee, asee....
asee, asee, asee, asee soy,
asee, asee, asee, asee....

Soy un guerrero, soy un guerrero, así yo quiero vivir, así me voy a morir.

Soy un enfermo, muy saludable, un delirante, tan responsable,
desconcertante, por lo aburrido, muy previsible, por lo obsesivo,
soy un mediocre y muy cobarde, un papanatas, un miserable,
soy un soberbio y no me hable, que yo no cambio y se hace tarde.

Asee, asee, asee, asee te gusta?
asee, asee, asee, querés mas?...
asee, asee, asee, te gusta?
asee, asee, asee me gusta a mi....

(Y seguimos debatiéndonos entre ser o no ser, así la vida se nos pasa, el momento nunca llega, y la esperanza es sólo esperanza, no hay otra opción, ser o no ser?)

Soy un guerrero, soy un guerrero, así yo quiero vivir, así me voy a morir.
Asee, asee, asee, asee....

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "El Guerrero" by Bersuit Vergarabat appear to describe a conflicted and complicated individual, perhaps the singer himself, who is simultaneously confident and insecure, strong and weak, and frustrating and appealing. The first stanza presents a litany of contradictory personality traits, including being insistent and prepotent (arrogant), as well as persistent and challenging, but also difficult and even maddening. At times, the singer seems to revel in his own power and prowess, claiming to consume his lover's body and take the lead, while at other times he admits to being cowardly and mediocre, despising others for their shortcomings and ultimately being unredeemable.

Throughout the song, the repeated refrain of "soy un guerrero" (I am a warrior) suggests that regardless of the singer's flaws and weaknesses, he sees himself as a fighter and a survivor, one who is willing to face life head-on and to live and die by his own terms. The use of the verb "asee" in between verses adds to the sense of frenzy and chaos, mirroring the singer's own conflicted emotional state.

Overall, "El Guerrero" seems to capture the tension and complexity of human nature, highlighting the struggle to reconcile opposing impulses and desires, and the ongoing process of self-examination and self-discovery.

Line by Line Meaning

Soy insistente, soy prepotente, soy recurrente, soy envolvente, perseverante, muy desafiante, un fisurante, desesperante, un mal amante, muy levantante, peor cantante, pa´ que te espantes, si estoy adelante, te como el vientre, y voy al frente si estoy caliente.
I am a persistent, overbearing, and recurring force. I envelop and challenge those around me, persist in my pursuits, and crack open any resistance. I am frustrating, a terrible lover, and a worse singer. If I am in front, I will consume you, and I will push forward if I am feeling fiery.

Soy insistente, soy prepotente, soy insolente, muy resistente, estoy caliente, te como el vientre, no soy valiente, soy recurrente, soy insistente, soy un demente, no soy decente, odio a esa gente.
I am that same force again- persistent, overbearing, and insolent- but now I am also resistant and angry. I will consume you, but I am not brave enough to face you directly. I am mad and not decent, and I hate those around me.

Asee, asee, asee, asee soy, asee, asee, asee, asee.... asee, asee, asee, asee soy, asee, asee, asee, asee....
These lines repeat the sounds 'asee', likely to add emphasis to the surrounding lyrics or for a musical effect.

Soy un guerrero, soy un guerrero, así yo quiero vivir, así me voy a morir.
I am a warrior. I choose to live as such, and I will die as such.

Soy un enfermo, muy saludable, un delirante, tan responsable, desconcertante, por lo aburrido, muy previsible, por lo obsesivo, soy un mediocre y muy cobarde, un papanatas, un miserable, soy un soberbio y no me hable, que yo no cambio y se hace tarde.
I am ill, yet healthy- and I am responsible, yet confusing. I am dull and predictable due to my obsessive nature. I am a mediocre coward, a foolish and miserable person. I am also arrogant and unable to accept change, even if it is too late.

Asee, asee, asee, asee te gusta? asee, asee, asee, querés mas?... asee, asee, asee, te gusta? asee, asee, asee me gusta a mi....
The repetition of 'asee' in these lines is likely for emphasis or musical effect again, but they ask the listener if they enjoy it or want more, with a final line indicating that the singer himself likes it.

(Y seguimos debatiéndonos entre ser o no ser, así la vida se nos pasa, el momento nunca llega, y la esperanza es sólo esperanza, no hay otra opción, ser o no ser?)
This parenthetical line appears to be a reference to Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', asking the age-old question of whether to be or not to be. The singer notes that life passes us by and the moment never arrives, leading to hope being only hope- and no other choice exists beside being or not.

Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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