Vamos River Vamos
River Plate
The Passionate Chant of River Plate Fans
The song 'Vamos River Vamos' is a chant commonly heard in the stadiums where the Argentine football club River Plate plays. It's a song that encapsulates the fervor and passion of the River Plate fans, known as 'Los Millonarios,' towards their team. The lyrics are a rallying cry, urging the players to put in effort ('pongan huevos' which translates to 'put in eggs' is a colloquial way of saying 'show some guts') and win. The fans express their desire to bring the trophy back home to their stadium, affectionately referred to as 'el gallinero' (the henhouse), and to triumph over their arch-rivals, Boca Juniors, derogatorily called 'los bosteros' (the manure handlers).
The song reflects the intense rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors, which is one of the most famous in the world of football. The lyrics 'Vamo a quemar los rancho en la rivera' (Let's burn the shacks on the riverbank) and 'Vamo a pegarle a boca hasta que muera' (Let's beat Boca until it dies) are hyperbolic expressions of the desire to defeat Boca Juniors, which is based in La Boca neighborhood, near the river. These lines are not to be taken literally but are rather symbolic of the fierce competition and the emotional investment of the fans in the outcome of the matches between the two teams.
The chant is not just a song; it's an embodiment of the culture and identity of River Plate supporters. It's a manifestation of the loyalty and the collective hope of the fanbase. The song serves to unite the fans and players in their common goal of victory and dominance in Argentine football, especially against their eternal rivals.