Down Argentina Way
Bob Crosby & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Ev'ning when a breeze becomes a sigh
Music I hear millions of soft guitars
Underneath the Pampas moon
Where you hum a happy tune
And you kiss your cares goodbye
You'll find your life will begin
If you're romantic Senor
then you will surely adore Argentina
You'll be as gay as can be
If you will learn to 'Si Si' like a Latin
For mister soon as you learn
then you will never return to Manhattan
When you hear 'yo te amo'
you'll still a kiss and then
If she should say Manana
It's just to let you know
you're gonna meet again
I'll bet an old castanet that
you will never forget Argentina
Where there are rhumbas and tangos
to tickle your spine
Moonlight and music and orchids and wine
You'll want to stay down Argentina Way
You'll find your way
The song "Down Argentina Way" by Bob Crosby & His Orchestra is an ode to the beauty of Argentina and the romanticism that is experienced in the country. The lyrics boast about the stunning natural beauty and the charming culture of Argentina. The song starts off by describing the twinkling stars visible in the moonlit sky and the gentle breeze that becomes a sigh. The music of millions of soft guitars can be heard under the Pampas moon. Here one can hum a happy tune and kiss their cares goodbye. The song creates an image of a serene and peaceful setting.
The lyrics then go on to describe how if you are a romantic person, then you will surely adore Argentina. The people in Argentina are depicted as particularly happy and cheerful, which, according to the song, can be attributed to their Latin spirit. Learning to say "si si" as a Latin is supposedly the key to adopting this spirit. The lyrics continue to paint a picture of a place of unparalleled romance, where even the words "yo te amo" (I love you) and "manana" (tomorrow) carry special meanings. The song culminates with the statement that once you visit Argentina, you will never forget about it and will want to stay there forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Moonlight I see millions of twinkling stars
Under the moonlight, I see millions of glimmering stars shining in the sky.
Ev'ning when a breeze becomes a sigh
In the evening, when the wind becomes a lull, a deep feeling of pity or longing aroused.
Music I hear millions of soft guitars
As I hear the music, I hear millions of melodious guitars playing sophisticated rhythms.
Underneath the Pampas moon
Below the bright, full moon that shines over the vast Pampas.
Where you hum a happy tune
A place where you can hum and sing a cheerful melody.
And you kiss your cares goodbye
And with a kiss, you forget all your worries.
You'll find your life will begin
Your life will start anew.
the very moment you're in Argentina
As soon as you step into the country of Argentina.
If you're romantic Senor
If you are a romantic gentleman.
then you will surely adore Argentina
You will undoubtedly love Argentina.
You'll be as gay as can be
You'll be as happy as you can possibly be.
If you will learn to 'Si Si' like a Latin
If you learn to say 'Si Si' like a native Latin American.
For mister soon as you learn
For as soon as you master the skill.
then you will never return to Manhattan
You'll never want to go back to Manhattan.
When you hear 'yo te amo'
When you hear 'yo te amo' which means 'I love you.'
you'll still a kiss and then
You'll stop for a kiss, and then.
If she should say Manana
If she says 'Manana', meaning 'tomorrow'.
It's just to let you know
She's just letting you know.
you're gonna meet again
That you'll meet again.
I'll bet an old castanet that
I'm willing to bet on an old type of percussion instrument called castanets that.
you will never forget Argentina
That you'll never forget the experiences you've had in Argentina.
Where there are rhumbas and tangos
A place with lively rhumbas and tangos.
to tickle your spine
To excite and thrill you.
Moonlight and music and orchids and wine
Everything in Argentina is about moonlight, music, orchids, and wine.
You'll want to stay down Argentina Way
You'll have a strong desire to remain in Argentina.
You'll find your way
You'll discover yourself and what you want.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dane Clark
Bonnie king is actually the stage name of my great grandmother on my mother’s side
Jade Magee
Dane we may be related. My grandma is cousins with her. Virginia maiden name Wood?
Swingman 56
The flip,"Two Dreams Met",from the same movie, is swell,too!
Mario Vaccarella
Until I heard this, my favorite version was The One NY Desi Arnaz