Tiraste Gas

The song 'Tiraste Gas' is not a commercial track by an artist, but rather a chant commonly sung by the supporters of the Argentine football club River Plate. The lyrics are a direct taunt aimed at their arch-rivals, Boca Juniors, and reference specific events that have fueled the rivalry between the two clubs. The chant is a form of celebration and mockery, highlighting River Plate's victories over Boca Juniors ('Te sacamos de la Copa' - 'We kicked you out of the cup') and insulting Boca Juniors supporters with derogatory language.

The phrase 'Tiraste gas, abandonaste' refers to an infamous incident during a 2015 Copa Libertadores match where Boca Juniors fans allegedly used pepper spray on River Plate players, leading to the suspension of the match and Boca's disqualification from the tournament. The chant accuses Boca fans of lacking courage ('No tenés aguante') and mocks them for the perceived cowardice of their actions. The repetition of these lines serves to reinforce the message and the sense of superiority felt by River Plate fans.

The cultural context of this chant is deeply rooted in the passionate and often contentious world of Argentine football, where the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors, known as the 'Superclásico,' is one of the most intense in the sport. The chant captures the emotions and tensions that arise from this rivalry, serving as a reminder of past victories and as a means of psychological warfare between the fanbases.