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.
No Puedo
Los Auténticos Decadentes Lyrics
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Que podía
Dominar la situación
Y ahora vengo a darme cuenta de mi error
Suponía que tenia controlada la emoción
Pero soy como una nena en camisón
Pretendía ser mi guía
Siempre termino en el mismo callejón
Ya ni yo me creo el cuento
De que vaya algo a cambiar
Ya así me entrego al baile sin pensar
Tanta alegría seguida me va a hacer mal
Vengo con un ritmo que no puedo pilotear
Tanta alegría seguida me va a enfermar
Por este camino voy seguro al hospital
Tanta a alegría seguida me va a matar
Mejor seria que abandone el carnaval
Pero aunque prometa y prometa
Ponerme a hacer dieta
Me falta voluntad, el hambre me termina por ganar
Y así, pasa el tiempo, gira el mundo
Y sigo siempre igual
Soy una victima de mi debilidad
Pasa el tiempo, gira el mundo
Y sigo siempre igual
Soy una victima de mi debilidad
Calma, calma
The lyrics to Los Auténticos Decadentes's song No Puedo depict the struggle of the singer to control their emotions and impulses. At the beginning of the song, they thought they could handle the situation and keep their emotions in check, but they realize that they are mistaken. The singer analogizes themselves to a little girl in a nightgown, showing vulnerability and helplessness. They wanted to be their own guide and take control of their life, but in reality, they always end up in the same place. The singer no longer believes that anything will change, and thus, they just surrender to the joy and dance without thinking of the consequences. However, this excessive joy can lead them to become ill, and they are aware of the dangers. They try to promise themselves to stop, but their lack of willpower and hunger get the best of them. The song ends on a note of resignation to the cycle of their life and their inability to break free from their weakness.
The lyrics of No Puedo provide a commentary on the human condition, especially when it comes to the battle with oneself. The theme of struggling with self-control is one that resonates with many people, making the song relatable. The use of the analogy of a little girl in a nightgown shows how vulnerable we can be when we let our guard down, even to ourselves. The repeated chorus of "Pasa el tiempo, gira el mundo, y sigo siempre igual" (Time passes, the world spins, and I am always the same) emphasizes the feeling of stagnation and hopelessness that can come with being unable to change.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo pensaba
I thought
Que podía
that I could
Dominar la situación
control the situation
Y ahora vengo a darme cuenta de mi error
And now I realize my mistake
Suponía que tenia controlada la emoción
I assumed that I had my emotions under control
Pero soy como una nena en camisón
But I'm like a little girl in a nightgown
Pretendía ser mi guía
I pretended to be my own guide
Siempre termino en el mismo callejón
I always end up in the same alley
Y es que a cada nuevo intento
And it's because with each new attempt
Ya ni yo me creo el cuento
I no longer believe my own story
De que vaya algo a cambiar
that something is going to change
Ya así me entrego al baile sin pensar
So I surrender myself to dancing without thinking
Tanta alegría seguida me va a hacer mal
So much consecutive joy is going to make me sick
Vengo con un ritmo que no puedo pilotear
I come with a rhythm that I can't handle
Tanta alegría seguida me va a enfermar
So much consecutive joy is going to make me sick
Por este camino voy seguro al hospital
On this path, I am definitely heading towards the hospital
Tanta a alegría seguida me va a matar
So much consecutive joy is going to kill me
Mejor seria que abandone el carnaval
It would be better if I quit the carnival
Pero aunque prometa y prometa
But even though I promise and promise
Ponerme a hacer dieta
to go on a diet
Me falta voluntad, el hambre me termina por ganar
I lack willpower, hunger always wins
Y así, pasa el tiempo, gira el mundo
And so, time passes, the world turns
Y sigo siempre igual
And I'm always the same
Soy una victima de mi debilidad
I'm a victim of my weakness
Calma, calma
Calm down, calm down
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jorge Anibal Serrano
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@juancruzcasarino7291
Dios salve a Los Auténticos Decadentes!!!! Son el único grupo que no se disolvió y mantiene esa unión familiar, hermandad, amistad.... incomparables con el resto!!! Me emociona cada vez q escucho o veo una video de ellos!!! Ni en la pandemia dejaron... siguieron grabando en zoom, teleconferencia o como se llame.... los mejores y humildes... LEJOS DEL RESTO
@angelicapaez4677
"Pasa el tiempo, gira el mundo y sigo siempre igual... Soy una víctima de mi debilidad" True history 🤣
@0325mel
Escucho ésta canción y me recargo de energía en 2 segs, es lo más. Me pone de tan buen humor
@nestorgabrielledesma982
Pero como si la canción dura 3:36? Xd
@andreafraga102
Amo este tema! jajajja se pasan los Decadentes! Creo que todos se sienten identificados con este tema!
@sebastiangimenez5249
Zarpado en vicios
@hugorodriguezvargas97
Un temon de aquéllos inolvidables de los auténticos decadentes,que te da energía y transmite alegría,pasión,un deleite de la buena música.
@boomynetwork-games3629
la mejor puta frase de todas...VENGO CON UN RITMO QUE NO PUEDO PILOTEAR ♫
@cristiantejada8342
noooo pueeedeee piloooteeear! (el coro)
@franciscogonzalaz9697
Esto si es musica saludos desde mexico🇲🇽