El Entrerriano

Homero Expósito's 'El Entrerriano' is a vibrant celebration of identity, love, and the art of dance. The song's protagonist proudly declares his roots as an 'Entrerriano,' a person from the Entre Ríos province in Argentina. This regional pride is intertwined with his identity as a 'milonguero,' a dancer of the milonga, a traditional Argentine dance. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is not only deeply connected to his cultural heritage but also to the passionate and sometimes dangerous world of tango and milonga dancing. The mention of being 'un poquito compadrito' and 'aguanto el tren de los guapos con tajitos' suggests a readiness to face challenges and rivalries, often associated with the bravado and machismo of the tango culture.

The song delves into the emotional and physical intimacy of dance, describing the act of dancing as 'llevándola juntito a mí como apretando el corazón.' This imagery evokes the closeness and connection that dance brings, almost as if the dancers' hearts are beating as one. The lyrics also highlight the harmony and understanding required in both love and dance, as seen in 'llevarse bien en las cortadas del querer y en la milonga del amor.' This line suggests that just as in dance, love requires coordination, mutual respect, and a deep connection.

Expósito's lyrics also touch on the dual nature of life and love, with references to 'alguna herida de vez en vez' indicating that along with the joy and passion, there are also moments of pain and hardship. However, these experiences are what make the protagonist's heart 'todo corazón para el amor' and 'todo corazón para bailar.' The song concludes with a triumphant declaration that the Entrerriano is synonymous with the 'gotán,' a slang term for tango, emphasizing the inseparable bond between the dancer's identity and the dance itself.