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 Tengo Paz
Los Auténticos Decadentes Lyrics
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E hiciera las cosa de a una
Y no todo a la vez
Seria mejor si las uñas no me las comiera
Y al menos cuando estoy durmiendo parara de hablar
Y es tan difícil la concentración
Quiero estar al mismo tiempo en todos lados
Y al momento de sentarme
Vengo de acá, voy para allá
No tengo paz
(No tengo paz)
No tengo paz (no tengo paz)
Cambio de tema sin razón
En una conversación y voy dejando los problemas
Sin solución
No puedo quedarme quieto
Caminando en el fuego
Uno se tiene que mover
Tengo mas nervios que una ardilla en Tamilan
Perdí la calma y ya no la puedo encontrar
The lyrics of Los Auténticos Decadentes's song "No Tengo Paz" describe the anxiety-ridden state of the singer who is struggling to find peace of mind. The first verse starts with the singer acknowledging that he would be better off if he just calmed down and did things one at a time instead of trying to do everything all at once. The singer's inability to control his actions is further demonstrated in the line "Seria mejor si las uñas no me las comiera," which translates to "It would be better if I didn't bite my nails," indicating a lack of self-control.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings of restlessness and inability to concentrate. The singer describes feeling like he wants to be in multiple places at once and having trouble sitting still. The repeated phrase "No tengo paz" in the chorus highlights the central theme of the song, which is the singer's inability to find peace. In addition to restlessness, the lyrics also describe the singer's tendency to change the subject when talking and avoid confronting problems, contributing to the feeling of being out of control.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo sé que estaría mejor si me tranquilizara
I know that I would be better off if I calmed down
E hiciera las cosa de a una
And did things one at a time
Y no todo a la vez
And not all at once
Seria mejor si las uñas no me las comiera
It would be better if I didn't bite my nails
Y al menos cuando estoy durmiendo parara de hablar
And at least when I'm sleeping, I would stop talking
Y es tan difícil la concentración
And concentration is so difficult
Quiero estar al mismo tiempo en todos lados
I want to be in all places at the same time
Y al momento de sentarme
And at the moment of sitting down
Ya me tengo que parar
I have to stand up again
Vengo de acá, voy para allá
I come from here and I am going there
No tengo paz
I have no peace
(No tengo paz)
(I have no peace)
Cambio de tema sin razón
Changing the topic without reason
En una conversación y voy dejando los problemas
In a conversation, I leave the problems behind
Sin solución
Without a solution
No puedo quedarme quieto
I can't stay still
Caminando en el fuego
Walking on fire
Uno se tiene que mover
One has to move
Tengo mas nervios que una ardilla en Tamilan
I have more nerves than a squirrel in Tamil Nadu
Perdí la calma y ya no la puedo encontrar
I lost my calm and can't find it anymore
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SADAIC LATIN COPYRIGHTS, INC.
Written by: JORGE ANIBAL SERRANO
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