Los Auténticos Decadentes (Spanish for "The Authentic Decadents") is an Arg… Read Full Bio ↴Los Auténticos Decadentes (Spanish for "The Authentic Decadents") is an Argentine band that mixes ska with Latin American rhythms. The band was formed around 1986 by Cucho and Nito, who invited Gastón to join them.

Their first hit was Veni Raquel, which set the tone for their later lyrics' irreverence and ironic humor. Many of their songs are classic anthems of Argentinian nightlife, such as Corazón, Loco (Tu Forma de Ser), Entregá el Marrón, La Guitarra, Los Piratas, and El Murguero.

For some of their hit songs and videos, the Decandentes have engaged many Argentine icons such as former soccer referee Guillermo Nimo and the later candombe singer Alberto Castillo. They are popular with many generations as they draw from traditions such as canzonetta, murga bands, and cantina songs.

Aguinaldo
Los Auténticos Decadentes Lyrics

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Hoy mi amor
Comemos pizza con el tenedor
Jamón, palmitos y morrón
Porque te quiero invitar cobré
Y tengo plata de verdad
Por fin
Que bien la vamos a pasar
Cierre la puerta señor

Que acá no hay calefacción y
Nos vamos a congelar
Mozo
La muzzarella se murió
Por dios
Hasta parece roquefort
Si mi amor

No te preocupes
Porque pago yo
Y te prometo que esta vez
No nos volvera a pasar
Porque este
Es un hotel de calidad
Por fin
Que bien la vamos a pasar
Que escurridiza que sos
Quedate quieta por dios
Que no te puedo alcanzar
No hay luz
Los dos bañados en sudor

Piedad
Que prendan el ventilador

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Los Auténticos Decadentes's song Aguinaldo translate to "Today my love, we eat pizza with a fork. Ham, hearts of palm, and bell peppers. Because I wanted to treat you and have some real money, finally we will have a good time." The lyrics describe the joy of being able to treat a loved one to a nice meal with the last of the singer’s money. The song is about being financially stable enough to have a good time and indulge in moments of pleasure with those we love.

However, as the song progresses, the lyrics take a turn, with the pizza cheese going bad, the hotel stay not being quite up to standard, and a lack of ventilation creating discomfort. Still, the singer remains optimistic, promising that everything will be all right, while the listener expresses nervousness about the situation. The lines "What a slippery one you are/Stay still for heaven's sake/I can't reach you" add humor to the song, as the singer tries to grab the listener who is avoiding the game of touch.

In conclusion, Aguinaldo, despite being a song about enjoying one’s wealth, is also about the little things in life that make us happy. The song reminds us that despite hardships, we can always find joy in moments of simplicity with those we love.

Line by Line Meaning

Hoy mi amor
Today my love

Comemos pizza con el tenedor
We eat pizza with a fork

Jamón, palmitos y morrón
Ham, hearts of palm, and bell peppers

Porque te quiero invitar cobré
Because I want to treat you, I got paid

Y tengo plata de verdad
And I actually have money

Por fin
Finally

Que bien la vamos a pasar
We're going to have a great time

Cierre la puerta señor
Close the door, sir

Que acá no hay calefacción y
Because there's no heating here and

Nos vamos a congelar
We're going to freeze

Mozo
Waiter