El Sueño Del Pibe

The song "El Sueño Del Pibe" by Francisco Canaro tells the story of a young boy's dream to become a professional football player. The lyrics begin with a scene where the boy receives a letter from a football club, which is a call for him to join them. The excitement and joy this news brings is palpable as he accidentally steps on his little white dog in his rush to share the news with his mother. The boy's emotions are a mix of laughter and tears, indicating the overwhelming happiness he feels at this opportunity.

The boy expresses his aspirations to his mother, confidently stating that he will earn money and become as great as the famous footballers of the time, like Baldonedo, Martino, or Boyé. He even boasts that he has a stronger shot than the legendary Bernabé. The lyrics reflect the boy's ambition and the common dream among many young boys to achieve fame and success in football. The boy imagines the crowd cheering for his goals and envisions his rise from the youth team to the first team, ultimately leading to his moment of glory.

The song culminates with the boy dreaming about playing in a packed stadium on a glorious Sunday, where he gets to play in the first division. In a dramatic turn of events, with the score tied and only a minute left in the game, he takes the ball, dodges the opposing players, faces the goalkeeper, and scores the winning goal. This dream sequence encapsulates the pinnacle of the boy's aspirations and the joy of triumph in the sport he loves. "El Sueño Del Pibe" is a narrative of hope, ambition, and the universal desire to achieve greatness against all odds.