Buenos Aires
Fito Paez · Enemigos Intimos [1998]
Y un par de pibes, en la esquina
Inventan una solución
En Buenos Aires todo vuela
La alegría, la anarquía
La bondad, la desesperación
Y Buenos Aires es un bicho
Que camina
Ensortijado entre los sueños
Y la confusión
En Buenos Aires descubrí
Que el día hace la guerra
La noche, el amor
En Buenos Aires leo, fumo
Toco el piano y me emborracho
Solo en una habitación
En Buenos Aires casi todo
Ya ha pasado
De generación en degeneración
Y Buenos Aires come todo
Lo que encuentra como todo buen
Narciso, nadie como yo
Pero el espejo le devuelve
Una mirada de msiterio
De terror y de fascinación
Buenos Aires, buenos aires
Buenos aires
Para vos
Buenos Aires
Fito Paez's "Buenos Aires" stands as a defining track from his 1998 album Enemigos Intimos, capturing the emotional depth characteristic of his rock and pop fusion. The song reflects the artist's deep connection to his native city, weaving themes of urban life and personal longing into a melody that resonates across generations of Latin American listeners. As part of a prolific discography that includes later works like Naturaleza Sangre and Grandes Canciones, this recording showcases Paez's ability to blend poetic lyricism with accessible rock arrangements. The track remains a staple in his live performances, illustrating his enduring influence on the Spanish-language music scene. It serves as a poignant reminder of his artistic evolution during the late nineties, marking a period where his songwriting reached new heights of introspection and melodic sophistication.