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.

Divina Decadencia
Los Auténticos Decadentes Lyrics

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Divina decadencia,
Extraña sensación.
Divina decadencia,
Posible solución.
No se que haría sin tí,
Nada tendría sentido
Me das demasiado valor.
Visión transparente de un sentimiento.

Confusa como un espejismo,
Quién sabe, te sorprenda de cerca.
Demasiadas risas para una historieta,
Demasiadas lágrimas para ser real.
Divina decadencia,
Extraña sensación.
Divina decadencia,
Posible solución.
No se que haría sin tí,
Nada tendría sentido
Me das demasiado valor.
Visión transparente de un sentimiento.
Confusa como un espejismo,
Quién sabe, te sorprenda de cerca.
Demasiadas risas para una historieta,
Demasiadas lágrimas para ser real.
Divina decadencia,
Extraña sensación.

Divina decadencia,
Posible solución.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Los Auténticos Decadentes's song "Divina Decadencia" speak about a feeling of strange and divine decadence that is both confusing and valuable to the singer. The chorus repeats the phrase "Divina decadencia, extraña sensación" which translates to "Divine decadence, strange sensation" and suggests a mix of pleasure and unease. The singer is unsure of what they would do without this feeling, as it gives their life meaning and value.

The verse "Visión transparente de un sentimiento" translates to "Transparent vision of a feeling" and implies that the singer has clarity and understanding of this sensation despite its ambiguity. However, the next line "Confusa como un espejismo, quién sabe, te sorprenda de cerca" translates to "Confusing like a mirage, who knows, it might surprise you up close" and suggests that this feeling may not be exactly as it appears.

The final two lines of the verse "Demasiadas risas para una historieta, demasiadas lágrimas para ser real" translate to "Too many laughs for a comic, too many tears to be real" and further emphasize the paradoxical nature of this feeling of divine decadence. Overall, the lyrics suggest a complex and multifaceted emotion that is both alluring and unsettling.

Line by Line Meaning

Divina decadencia,
The beauty of decay, representing a strange feeling.

Extraña sensación.
A feeling that is difficult to describe.

Posible solución.
A potential solution to a problem.

No se que haría sin tí,
I don't know what I would do without you,

Nada tendría sentido
Nothing would make sense.

Me das demasiado valor.
You give me too much value.

Visión transparente de un sentimiento.
A clear view of a feeling.

Confusa como un espejismo,
Confused like a mirage,

Quién sabe, te sorprenda de cerca.
Who knows, you may be surprised up close.

Demasiadas risas para una historieta,
Too many laughs for a cartoon,

Demasiadas lágrimas para ser real.
Too many tears to be real.