La cancion de los buenos borrachos
FITO PAEZ Y JOAQUIN SABINA Lyrics
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De alquitrán en la voz
Siete notas
Empapadas de alcohol
Campanadas
En el fondo del mar
Carcajadas
Que me hicieron llorar
Que blasfema en latín
Le hacen coro
Los “sultanes del swing”
Y una big band
Con un trombón y bombin
De Nueva Orleans
En mi funeral
Y ese tango
Compadrito del sur
Y un fandango
De gitano andaluz
Y un piano
Con dos copas de más
Y unas manos
Que lo sepan tocar
Oraciones
Para gente sin fe
Tentaciones
De volver a beber
El veneno
Que tus labios me dan
El obsceno
Beso de la verdad
La balada
De la casada infiel
Demasiadas
Cosas por aprender
El portero
De la Puerta del Sol
El cartero
De tus cartas de amor
El primero
En sacarte a bailar
Un vals
El vals
De la tristeza más triste del mundo
La belleza que dilapidé
La pereza de los vagabundos
El rompecabezas que no terminé
La palabra secreta, la mano
Que planta violetas en el hormigón
La maldita canción del verano
La casa de citas de mi corazón
Y el milagro del abecedario
La tortuga que rompe a volar
La ternura de los dinosaurios
El aniversario de la soledad
La liturgia de las despedidas
La bala perdida que viene por mí
La nostalgia que amarga la huida
La banda sonora de lo que viví
La canción de los buenos
Borrachos
Que, de madrugada
Vuelven al hogar
La canción que atropella los tachos
Llenos de basura de la Capital
La canción que se canta al oido
La canción que no quieres oir
La cantamos los malos maridos
Cuando, en el olvido
Pensamos en ti
La canción de los buenos
Borrachos
Que, de madrugada
Vuelven al hogar
La canción que atropella los tachos
Llenos de basura de la Capital
La canción que se canta al oido
La canción que no supe escribir
La cantamos los malos maridos
Cuando, en el olvido
Pensamos en ti
The song "La canción de los buenos borrachos" by Fito Paez y Joaquín Sabina is a tribute to the life of partying and being lost in alcohol. The song is about a group of people who get drunk and sing songs all night long. It explores the dark and desperate side of alcoholism, where people try to forget their troubles but end up feeling more lost and alone than ever before. The lyrics speak about different experiences and memories that the singer remembers vaguely, most of them associated with alcohol and its effects.
The song also mentions religious references such as a parrot that blasphemes Latin, and prayers for people without faith. At the same time, it talks about romantic relationships, dances, and music genres such as tangos, fandangos, and even big bands from New Orleans. All of these references seem to be chaotic and lost, being tied together only by the common theme of alcohol and partying.
Overall, the song portrays a bittersweet picture of the desperation and loneliness that often accompany alcoholism, and the fleeting moments of joy and bonding that come from being united in a wild party.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuatro gotas De alquitrán en la voz
My voice is rough and hoarse from the abuse of too much smoking and drinking.
Siete notas Empapadas de alcohol
My music is filled with the emotions and experiences of my drunken nights.
Campanadas En el fondo del mar
My thoughts and memories are distant and lost like the sound of bells at the bottom of the ocean.
Carcajadas Que me hicieron llorar
The memories of my laughter now make me cry, as I realize how foolish and reckless I was.
Con un loro Que blasfema en latín
Even my pet bird seems to mock my religious beliefs with his vulgar Latin phrases.
Le hacen coro Los “sultanes del swing”
I am surrounded by a group of friends who share my love of music and alcohol, and we all sing along to the sounds of the jazz band.
Y una big band Con un trombón y bombin De Nueva Orleans
The big band's sound is loud and brassy, evoking the spirit of New Orleans and its jazz culture.
En mi funeral Y ese tango Compadrito del sur
I imagine this music being played at my funeral, with the melancholic sounds of the Tango reminding me of my home and my past.
Y un fandango De gitano andaluz
The vibrant and lively beat of the Fandango reminds me of my heritage and the joyous memories of my childhood.
Y un piano Con dos copas de más
The piano is played by someone who is also drunk, and together we create a beautiful but flawed melody.
Y unas manos Que lo sepan tocar
The skilled pianist's hands move gracefully and confidently over the keys, adding depth and passion to the music.
Oraciones Para gente sin fe
We say prayers, even though we do not truly believe in them, seeking salvation and forgiveness for our sins.
Tentaciones De volver a beber
Despite our efforts to change, the temptation to drink and party is always present and difficult to resist.
El veneno Que tus labios me dan
Your kiss is toxic, yet I keep coming back for more, addicted to the passion and excitement you provide.
El obsceno Beso de la verdad
Our love may be sinful and wrong, but it is also honest and true, with all its imperfections and complexities.
La balada De la casada infiel
The tragic story of the unfaithful spouse is a common theme in our music, reflecting our own struggles and heartbreaks.
Demasiadas Cosas por aprender
Despite our age and experience, there is still so much we do not know, so much we have not yet discovered about ourselves and the world around us.
El portero De la Puerta del Sol
The doorman at the famous landmark is a symbol of our city, and of the people who live and work here.
El cartero De tus cartas de amor
The mailman who delivers your love letters is a reminder of the passion and tenderness we share, even if it is sometimes painful and complicated.
El primero En sacarte a bailar Un vals
I was the first to ask you to dance, and we moved together in a graceful waltz, lost in the moment and the music.
El vals De la tristeza más triste del mundo
The slow and mournful waltz is a melancholic and haunting melody, reflecting the sadness and loneliness we both feel.
La belleza que dilapidé
I have squandered and wasted the beauty and preciousness of life, and now regret my choices and actions.
La pereza de los vagabundos
We are lazy and restless, wandering aimlessly through life without direction or purpose.
El rompecabezas que no terminé
My life is like an unfinished puzzle, with missing pieces and unanswered questions, waiting to be solved.
La palabra secreta, la mano Que planta violetas en el hormigón
The secret word is a mystery, but the hands that can grow flowers in the concrete are a symbol of hope and resilience, finding beauty in unexpected places.
La maldita canción del verano
The annoying and catchy song of the summer is a reminder of the triviality and superficiality of modern culture.
La casa de citas de mi corazón
My heart is a brothel, with many different desires and needs, always seeking someone to fulfill them.
Y el milagro del abecedario
The miracle of language and communication is a powerful and transformative force, enabling us to express ourselves and connect with others.
La tortuga que rompe a volar
The slow and steady turtle finally learns to fly, symbolizing the power of persistence and determination.
La ternura de los dinosaurios
The long-extinct dinosaurs may seem ferocious and menacing, but they were also capable of great tenderness and nurturing, like all living creatures.
El aniversario de la soledad
Another year passes, and I am still alone, unable to escape the isolation and loneliness that haunt me.
La liturgia de las despedidas
The rituals of saying goodbye are solemn and poignant, reminding us of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment.
La bala perdida que viene por mí
I am afraid that one day fate will catch up with me, and a stray bullet will take my life, leaving me with nothing but regrets and unfinished dreams.
La nostalgia que amarga la huida
As I try to escape from the past and the pain it brings, I am haunted by memories and regrets, unable to find peace or closure.
La banda sonora de lo que viví
The music that I love is the soundtrack of my life, reflecting my experiences and shaping my memories, both good and bad.
La canción de los buenos Borrachos
This song is an anthem for all those who love to party and drink, who know the joy and pain of living life to the fullest, without regrets or apologies.
Que, de madrugada Vuelven al hogar
We stumble home in the early hours of the morning, drunk and tired, but happy and fulfilled, knowing that we have lived another night to the fullest.
La canción que atropella los tachos Llenos de basura de la Capital
Our music is loud and brash, drowning out the daily noise and chaos of the city, a rebellious and reckless expression of our joy and frustrations.
La canción que se canta al oido
This is a song that is meant to be whispered in someone's ear, a sweet and intimate expression of love and passion.
La canción que no quieres oir
Some songs are painful and difficult to listen to, reminding us of heartbreak and loss, or of memories we wish to forget.
La cantamos los malos maridos Cuando, en el olvido Pensamos en ti
We sing this song when we are drunk and lonely, yearning for someone we have lost, or for the love and happiness that has eluded us.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOAQUIN RAMON MARTINEZ SABINA, RODOLFO PAEZ
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