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.
La Bebida El Juego Y Las Mujeres
Los Auténticos Decadentes Lyrics
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Recostado en una barra
A un viejito calavera conocí
Que sonriendo me decía
Que era su filosofía
Que en la vida te tenes que divertir
Había estado en las carreras
Y esta noche el iba a festejar
A una gata con dulzura
La tomo por la cintura
Y bailando se puso a cantar
La bebida, el juego y las mujeres
Te llevarán al infierno
Y los diablos se asombrarán
De verte llegar contento
El dinero que traía
Lo tiraba para arriba
Se gastó todo en el cabaret
Saludó a todas las chicas
"Hasta luego señoritas"
Y se fue cantando esta canción
La bebida, el juego y las mujeres
Te llevarán al infierno
Y los diablos se asombrarán
De verte llegar contento
La bebida, el juego y las mujeres
Te llevarán al infierno
Y los diablos se asombrarán
De verte llegar contento
The song "La Bebida El Juego Y Las Mujeres" by Los Auténticos Decadentes tells a story of a night of partying and meeting an old man who describes his life philosophy of enjoying life to the fullest. The old man has been to horse races and won in the third race and he plans to celebrate by taking a woman by the waist and singing and dancing with her. He believes that drinking, gambling, and women are the things that will take you to hell but the devils will be surprised by your happy arrival.
The lyrics serve as a warning about the dangers of excess and indulgence. The old man's lifestyle exemplifies the excesses of life and how it can lead to destruction. However, the song also celebrates the carefree attitude of enjoying oneself and making the most out of life. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes the importance of the message, that too much of a good thing can lead to negative consequences.
Overall, the song highlights the consequences of a wild and reckless lifestyle and serves as a warning for people to find balance in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
En una noche de farra
On a night of wild partying
Recostado en una barra
Laid back against a bar
A un viejito calavera conocí
I met an old skull guy
Que sonriendo me decía
Who, smiling, told me
Que era su filosofía
That his philosophy was
Que en la vida te tenes que divertir
That in life, you have to have fun
Había estado en las carreras
He had been to the races
Y ganado en la tercera
And won in the third race
Y esta noche el iba a festejar
And tonight he was going to celebrate
A una gata con dulzura
He took a sweet cat
La tomo por la cintura
He took her by the waist
Y bailando se puso a cantar
And dancing, he began to sing
La bebida, el juego y las mujeres
Drinks, gambling, and women
Te llevarán al infierno
Will take you to hell
Y los diablos se asombrarán
And devils will be amazed
De verte llegar contento
To see you arrive happily
El dinero que traía
The money he had
Lo tiraba para arriba
He threw it up
Se gastó todo en el cabaret
He spent it all in the cabaret
Saludó a todas las chicas
He greeted all the girls
"Hasta luego señoritas"
"See you later ladies"
Y se fue cantando esta canción
And left singing this song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jorge Anibal Serrano
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Mauricio Alejandro
Es un temazo y más encima lo tocaron onda mexican! se pasaron estos pibes!!! wn es uno de mis temas favoritos porque es como lo que yo pasé en la época de mis 20-30 y ahora a los 38 sigo pensando igual jajajaja que grandes estos maestros!!!
pepe da silva
Vivan los decadentes!! Viva México
2.M MATEO
Temazoooooo !!!! Grandes !!! No puede faltar en una fiesta !!!!
Jorge Scarcella
Poco reconocido este temazo, saludos desde Paraguay! 🇵🇾🙌