Welcome to the Ciudad de la Furia, a nocturnal Buenos Aires where skyscrapers glow like embers and a mysterious "winged man" slices through the sky. In this anthem by Argentine legends Soda Stereo, the narrator invites us to watch him fly above crowded avenues, invisible to its restless inhabitants yet feeling part of their collective pulse. The city thrums with fear, longing, and electric energy, and our airborne guide soaks it all in, gliding over deserted rooftops and cobalt-tinted streets while the world sleeps.
Flight is freedom, but gravity always calls. Daylight melts his wings, sending him plummeting like a wild arrow into the very chaos he tried to escape. Only in the shadows does he find true connection: a secret lover’s embrace, the comforting blur of morning fog, the anonymity of night. The song captures that push-and-pull between soaring independence and the ache for refuge, painting Buenos Aires as a beautiful storm that both wounds and inspires the souls who dare to roam its skies.
Soda Stereo was a groundbreaking rock band from Buenos Aires, Argentina, formed in 1982 by Gustavo Cerati, Zeta Bosio, and Charly Alberti. They are celebrated as the best-selling Argentine band of all time, having sold over seven million records by 2007. Their music evolved from a new wave and ska-influenced sound in their early years to a more alternative rock style, highlighted by their iconic hit "De Música Ligera".
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Soda Stereo revolutionised Latin American rock with albums like Nada Personal, Signos, and Canción Animal. Known for their charismatic performances and innovative music videos, they left a lasting legacy in the Latin rock scene. After disbanding in 1997, the band reunited briefly in 2007 and again from 2020 to 2022, continuing to influence new generations of music lovers.