Buenos Aires New York

The song 'Buenos Aires New York' by Don Lunfardo Y El Señor Otario paints a vivid picture of urban decay and personal longing. The lyrics describe a cityscape that is both physically and emotionally oppressive, with references to 'elephants of metals' and 'mountains of concrete,' suggesting a landscape dominated by inhuman structures. The mention of 'nauseabundant police' and a 'pyrotechnic function' evokes a sense of chaos and corruption within the city's institutions. The imagery of death as a curtain at a theater implies that the end is inevitable and perhaps a spectacle for those in power.

The song also touches on themes of resistance and personal attachment. Despite the grim environment, the lyrics suggest a refusal to be stopped ('but they will not stop us... today no, no, no, not anymore!'). The repeated references to a lost love ('I only have you,' 'I miss your screams, your madness is my engine') indicate a deep sense of personal loss that mirrors the decay of the city. The contrast between the singer's emotional world and the cold, bureaucratic world ('they have offices, I only have you') highlights a struggle between the personal and the impersonal, the emotional and the systemic.

Finally, the song's title and recurring phrase 'Buenos Aires - New York' suggest a connection or comparison between the two cities, perhaps indicating that the issues faced are not unique to one location but are part of a larger, global urban experience. The sense of being surrounded by 'worms' at the end of the song could symbolize decay, the inescapable nature of the city's problems, or the feeling of being consumed by the urban environment. The song ends with a personal note, 'em. te amo. pl♥,' adding a layer of intimacy and perhaps a dedication to someone special, contrasting with the otherwise bleak tone of the song.