Tipo Gatsby (feat. Natanael Cano y Gabi Ballesteros)
Oscar Maydon
The Lavish Life and Indifference in 'Tipo Gatsby'
The song 'Tipo Gatsby' by Oscar Maydon, featuring Natanael Cano and Gabi Ballesteros, is a portrayal of a lifestyle filled with excess and opulence, reminiscent of the parties described in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby'. The lyrics depict a character who appears calm ('Me ven tranquilito') but leads a chaotic life ('si supieran el desmadre'), indicating a contrast between outward appearances and reality. The repeated phrase 'Aquí nos vale verga la vida' suggests a carefree or even reckless attitude towards life, emphasizing a disregard for consequences.
The song's chorus and verses are filled with references to wealth and hedonism. The mention of 'un cigarrito de mostaza ahí en un yate' and 'Parece fiesta de Gatsby el antro' draws a direct comparison to the extravagant parties thrown by the titular character Jay Gatsby, symbolizing a life of luxury and non-stop celebration. The artists boast about spending money without concern ('Tiran la feria, no la conservan'), surrounding themselves with beautiful women ('Solo princesas quiero en la mesa'), and indulging in pleasures ('Afrodisiacos son mis placeres'). The use of 'perico', a slang term for cocaine, further alludes to the drug-fueled decadence of such a lifestyle.
Despite the glamorous depiction, there's an underlying tone of indifference and detachment. The lines 'Hablan y no me llegan ni al piso' and 'Yo a tus putas las dejo hasta en visto' convey a sense of superiority and dismissiveness towards others. The song's narrative is about living in the moment, with a constant influx of pleasures ('Se van y otras ya vienen llegando'), suggesting a cycle of never-ending excess and the transient nature of the relationships and experiences within this lifestyle.