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Meta garufa

Meta garufa is a Tango written by Leo Lipesker and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1961. The Tango Meta garufa is written by Leo Lipesker, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Meta garufa with the singer Lalo Martel.
“Meta Garufa,” translated to English as “Total Chaos,” invites listeners into a whirlwind of unpredictable energy and vibrant disarray. The name suggests a world where tumult and excitement dance hand in hand, embodying the spirit of a lively, bustling city street. It captures the essence of life’s unpredictable twists, urging one to embrace the beautiful chaos.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Lalo Martel

Singer

Mario Bustos

Author

Leo Lipesker

Composer

1961/8/21

Date

Lalo Martel
Lalo Martel
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Meta garufa

This is the translation of the Tango “Meta garufa” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Meta garufa” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Meta garufa

Yo no entiendo francamente, tu manera de vivir
Noche a noche de garufa, sin pensar en trabajar,
Para vos la vida es “jauja” y un eterno divertir
Que trabajen los otarios si al final todo es igual.

Hay que estar bien en la onda, como dice el canal
Para mí siempre es feriado, todo el año es carnaval,
Los consejos no te gustan y por eso vos decís
Yo nací para la farra, que querés, yo soy así.

Meta garufa, dale nomás
Meta garufa, dale que va,
No ves, hermano
Que siempre en la vida
Las horas perdidas
No vuelven jamás.
Meta garufa, dale nomás
Meta garufa, dale que va,
Seguí mi consejo, tenés que cambiar
Que tal vez mañana
Tendrás que llorar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Meta garufa"

I truly don’t understand, your way of living
Night after night of revelry, without a thought of work,
For you, life is a feast, an endless pleasure,
Let the fools work if in the end, it’s all the same.

You need to be in the groove, just like the channel says
For me, it’s always a holiday, the whole year is a carnival,
You dislike advice, and that’s why you say
I was born for the party, what can I do, that’s how I am.

Keep partying, just go on
Keep partying, keep it up,
Don’t you see, brother,
That always in life
The lost hours
Never come back.
Keep partying, just go on
Keep partying, keep it up,
Take my advice, you need to change
Because perhaps tomorrow
You will have to cry.

Meta garufa by Mario Bustos

Meta garufa is a Tango written by Mario Bustos and composed by Leo Lipesker.


Story behind the Tango Meta garufa

“Meta garufa” portrays a lifestyle centered around constant enjoyment and partying, referred to in the lyrics as “garufa,” an Argentine slang for fun or a night out partying. The lyrics express a critique of a person who lives night after night in revelry, avoiding work and responsibilities, embracing a carefree and hedonistic lifestyle. This person justifies their actions with a dismissive attitude towards the traditional work ethic, hinting at a philosophical stance where all ends the same regardless of one’s efforts.


Symbolism of Meta garufa

The repeated chorus “Meta garufa, dale nomás” (Keep partying, just go on) symbolizes a relentless pursuit of pleasure. The phrase “Las horas perdidas no vuelven jamás” (The lost hours never return) serves as a poignant reminder of time’s irretrievability, contrasting the ephemeral joy of constant revelry with the permanent loss of time. This juxtaposition serves as a caution, suggesting that the endless pursuit of fun can lead to irreversible regrets. The counsel to change in “Seguí mi consejo, tenés que cambiar” underscores the potential for future consequences, urging a reevaluation of one’s lifestyle choices.


Meta garufa in historic Context

Recorded in 1961 in Argentina, a period marked by political and social upheaval, “Meta garufa” mirrors the societal attitudes towards work, leisure, and personal accountability. During this era, Argentina was experiencing significant changes in its social fabric, with increasing urbanization and the influence of modern consumerist cultures. The tango could be seen as a reflection on the conflicts between traditional values and the emerging modern lifestyle, where immediate gratification often overshadowed long-term planning and consideration.


Mario Bustos

Mario Bustos was an Argentine tango lyricist and poet, known for his contributions to the genre during the mid-20th century.