Mira Los Chetitos

El Juego's song 'Mira Los Chetitos' is a vivid portrayal of class struggles and cultural identity within the context of Argentine cumbia music. The term 'chetito' is a diminutive form of 'cheto,' a slang term in Argentina used to describe someone who is wealthy, snobbish, or pretentious. The song juxtaposes the 'chetitos' with the 'negros cumbieros,' a term that refers to people who enjoy cumbia, a popular music genre among the working class. This contrast highlights the social divide and the tension between different social classes.

The lyrics emphasize the exclusion of 'careta, flogger, concheto,' which are terms used to describe people who are fake, trendy, or upper-class, respectively. The repeated phrase 'Quiero mano arriba y vamo a bailar' (I want hands up and let's dance) serves as a rallying cry for unity and celebration among the cumbia community. The song suggests that the dance floor is a space where social hierarchies are challenged, and everyone can come together to enjoy the music, regardless of their background.

The song also contains a sense of defiance and resistance. The line 'Porque ahora los negros van detras de ese flequillo' (Because now the cumbieros are going after that fringe) implies a reversal of roles, where the working-class cumbia fans are no longer passive but are actively challenging the status quo. The repeated instruction to 'comprate un juego' (buy a game) if you're bored serves as a dismissive remark towards those who don't understand or appreciate the cumbia culture, further emphasizing the divide and the pride in their cultural identity.