Muchachos arranquemos para el centro

Muchachos arranquemos para el centro is a Tango written by Roberto Rufino and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1954. The Tango Muchachos arranquemos para el centro is written by Roberto Rufino, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Muchachos arranquemos para el centro with the singer Alberto Echagüe.

“Muchachos arranquemos para el centro,” meaning “Boys, let’s head to the center,” evokes the lively spirit of camaraderie and adventure. This title suggests a call to action, a gathering of friends ready to embrace the vibrant energy of the city together. It’s an invitation to experience the pulse of life, where stories and laughter intertwine in the heart of the bustling streets.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Echagüe

Singer

Francisco Martínez

Author

Roberto Rufino

Composer

1954/11/2

Date

Alberto Echagüe

Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Muchachos arranquemos para el centro

This is the translation of the Tango “Muchachos arranquemos para el centro” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Muchachos arranquemos para el centro” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Muchachos arranquemos para el centro

A mí me gusta el tango, pero el tango de verdad,

A mí me gusta el tango, pero el tango bien porteño,

Un flor de tango milonga para bailarlo con corte

Escuchalo bien hermano…

Y una letra que me hable, de mi vieja, nada más.

Muchachos, arranquemos para el centro

Que allá en la calle Corrientes,

Hay un letrero que dice:

‘Aquí está el Rey del Compás!’

Muchachos, arranquemos para el centro

Que cuando salgo a la pista,

Y escucho sonar la orquesta

No hay nada que me estremezca

Como este ritmo vivaz.

A mí me gusta el tango al compás, siempre al compás,

Así me gusta el tango, bien canyengue y bien milonga,

Para bailarlo con ella, mientras los fuelles rezongan

Escuchalo bien hermano…

Muchachos, arranquemos para el centro

Que cuando salgo a la pista

Y escucho sonar la orquesta,

Éste es el tango, señores

Que toca el Rey del Compás!

English lyrics of the Tango "Muchachos arranquemos para el centro"

I like the tango, but the real tango,

I like the tango, but the truly Buenos Aires tango,

A great milonga tango to dance with flair

Listen well, brother…

And lyrics that talk about my old lady, nothing more.

Boys, let’s head downtown

There, on Corrientes street,

There’s a sign that says:

“Here is the King of Rhythm!”

Boys, let’s head downtown

When I hit the dancefloor,

And hear the orchestra play

There’s nothing that thrills me

Like this lively rhythm.

I like the tango with rhythm, always with rhythm,

That’s how I like the tango, very canyengue and very milonga,

To dance it with her, while the bellows complain

Listen well, brother…

Boys, let’s head downtown

When I hit the dance floor

And hear the orchestra play,

This is the tango, gentlemen

Played by the King of Rhythm!

Muchachos arranquemos para el centro by Francisco Martínez

Muchachos arranquemos para el centro is a Tango written by Francisco Martínez and composed by Roberto Rufino.

Story behind the Tango Muchachos arranquemos para el centro

This tango invites listeners into the fervent heart of Buenos Aires, centering around the bustling street known as Calle Corrientes, famous for its cultural vibrancy, theatres, and cafes. The recurring exhortation, “Muchachos, arranquemos para el centro,” which translates to “Guys, let’s head downtown,” serves as a rallying call to experience the quintessence of urban nightlife. The lyrics express a deep affection for ‘real’ tango, emphasizing traditional elements like the milonga and rhythmic nuances that resonate with true aficionados.

Symbolism of Muchachos arranquemos para el centro

The symbolic heart of this song is the celebration of tango as an integral part of Buenos Aires culture. The reference to the “Rey del Compás” (King of the Beat) captures the spirit of the legendary tango musicians from the Golden Age of Tango, possibly alluding to figures like Juan D’Arienzo, known for his rhythmic and upbeat style. Furthermore, the lyric ‘Y una letra que me hable de mi vieja, nada más,’ which means ‘and lyrics that talk about my old lady, nothing more,’ adds a touch of personal sentimentality, reflecting the singer’s deep roots and connections within the city’s cultural backdrop.