Noche en Down Town
Fito Páez Lyrics

The lyrics to Fito Paez's song Noche en Down Town describe the nightlife scene in downtown New York City, specifically the East Village neighborhood. The singer is reveling in the atmosphere of the area, fueled by alcohol and drugs. He describes the glamour of the scene, juxtaposed with the underlying darkness and danger implied by the mention of Mayor Giuliani's controversial policies. Despite this, the singer invites his companion to share in the experience, suggesting they have drinks and go see a movie or walk around the village.

The song captures both the excitement and the nihilism of the downtown scene, characterized by the kind of hedonism that flourished in the 1990s. The lyrics reference various cultural touchstones of the time, such as jazz clubs, movie theaters (specifically the historic Cinerama theater in midtown Manhattan), and political controversies (Giuliani's "clean-up" of the city). The repeated invitation to share in the experience seems to suggest a youthful sense of invincibility, but also a melancholy acknowledgement of the transience of the moment.