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.
Un beso
Los Auténticos Decadentes Lyrics
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Yo me quedo tieso
Si me das la mano
Me pongo a temblar
Si nos abrazamos
La noche se hace de día
El farol nos ilumina
Si nos abrazamos
Se levanta la vecina
Que llamó a la policía
Que no tardará en llegar
Yo quiero tu calor
Sentirlo más y más
Vivir así el amor
La eternidad
Si me das un beso
Yo te prometo
Que en una semana
Vuelvo a trabajar
Si nos abrazamos
Compartimos la alegría
El amor nos da la vida
Y todo es felicidad
Si nos abrazamos
Se levanta la vecina
Que llamó a la policía
Que no tardará en llegar
The lyrics of "Un Beso" by Los Auténticos Decadentes speak to the transformative nature of physical touch, particularly in the context of love. The singer explains that if he receives a kiss, he becomes paralyzed, and if he's given a hand, he trembles with excitement. The lyrics continue to describe the power of embracing someone you love, evoking a sense of unity and joy that is so strong that even the night turns into day, and an old streetlamp illuminates the scene. However, this love is not without its challenges – the neighbors protest and call the police, in an attempt to break up the lovers. Despite this, the song ends on a high note, with the singer promising to return to work after a brief hiatus, and emphasizing the joy that love brings.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal human experience of love, and the way that it can transform even the most mundane moments into something special. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, reflecting the emotions that anyone who has ever been in love can relate to. The song is an excellent representation of Los Auténticos Decadentes's style, which is upbeat and cheerful, even when dealing with more serious topics.
Line by Line Meaning
Si me das un beso
If you give me a kiss
Yo me quedo tieso
I become stiff
Si me das la mano
If you give me your hand
Me pongo a temblar
I start to tremble
Si nos abrazamos
If we embrace
La noche se hace de día
Night turns into day
El farol nos ilumina
The lamp post lights us up
Y el perro empieza a ladrar
And the dog starts to bark
Si nos abrazamos
If we embrace
Se levanta la vecina
The neighbor wakes up
Que llamó a la policía
Who called the police
Que no tardará en llegar
Who will not take long to arrive
Yo quiero tu calor
I want your warmth
Sentirlo más y más
To feel it more and more
Vivir así el amor
To live love like this
La eternidad
Eternity
Si me das un beso
If you give me a kiss
Yo te prometo
I promise you
Que en una semana
That in a week
Vuelvo a trabajar
I'll go back to work
Si nos abrazamos
If we embrace
Compartimos la alegría
We share the joy
El amor nos da la vida
Love gives us life
Y todo es felicidad
And everything is happiness
Si nos abrazamos
If we embrace
Se levanta la vecina
The neighbor wakes up
Que llamó a la policía
Who called the police
Que no tardará en llegar
Who will not take long to arrive
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL EDUARDO ZIMBELLO, GUILLERMO RICARDO EIJO, JUAN ALFREDO GABRIEL LORENZO, MARTIN DAMIAN LORENZO
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