Los Fabulosos Cadillacs from Buenos Aires, Argentina play ska, rocksteady, … Read Full Bio ↴Los Fabulosos Cadillacs from Buenos Aires, Argentina play ska, rocksteady, reggae, rock, jazz, salsa, folk, rap, big band. Formed 1985, their first album, Bares y Fondas came 1986. 1998 they got a Grammy for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album. They also won the MTV Latino Video Music Award in 1994 for the single 'El Matador' – which was on the soundtracks for the movies Savages, Grosse Pointe Blank and The Matador. Singer Gabriel Fernandez Capello (known as Vicentico) and bassist Flavio Cianciarulo are core members and songwriters.

The band, which collaborated with some music stars such as Debbie Harry, Mick Jones, Celia Cruz, Rubén Blades and Fishbone, received the MTV Latino Video Music Award in 1994 for the single "Matador", in what probably was the peak of popularity of the band. On September 29 of that year they produced an MTV Unplugged concert. The Cadillacs also won the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album, and were nominated in the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards for Best Band and Best Music Video ("La Vida"), which received the now-defunct International Viewer's Choice Award (Southern Region) at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.

Rudy
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Lyrics

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Para de boludear, pensá en tu futuro
que el tiempo se te acaba, problemas en tu hogar
Rudy, mensaje para vos Rudy
mensaje para vos Rudy
mensaje para vos.

Para de boludear, pensá en tu futuro
que el tiempo se te acaba, problemas en tu hogar

Rudy, mensaje para vos Rudy
mensaje para vos Rudy
mensaje para vos.

Rudy, mensaje para vos Rudy

mensaje para vos Rudy
mensaje para vos.

Overall Meaning

In Los Fabulosos Cadillacs's song "Rudy," the lyrics are directed towards a person named Rudy. The lyrics urge Rudy to stop messing around and start considering his future because time is running out for him. The mention of "problemas en tu hogar" or problems in his home could suggest that Rudy is neglecting his responsibilities and potentially causing issues for his family. The repetition of "mensaje para vos Rudy" emphasizes the importance of the message being conveyed to Rudy.

The song can be interpreted as a warning to Rudy to take his life seriously before it's too late. It could also be seen as a commentary on larger societal issues, such as the consequences of not taking responsibility and the importance of family.

Overall, "Rudy" is a powerful message conveyed through straightforward lyrics and a catchy tune.

Line by Line Meaning

Para de boludear, pensá en tu futuro
Stop fooling around and start thinking about your future

que el tiempo se te acaba, problemas en tu hogar
Time is running out for you and there are problems at home

Rudy, mensaje para vos Rudy
Rudy, this message is for you Rudy

mensaje para vos Rudy
This message is for you Rudy

mensaje para vos.
This message is for you.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: THOMAS RIBEIRO

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