Llegó La Banda de Huracán

“Llegó La Banda de Huracán” by San Lorenzo is a song deeply rooted in the intense football culture of Argentina. The lyrics are a taunt directed at the rival team Huracán, highlighting their small number of supporters and their descent into a lower division, known as 'la B'. The song opens with a mocking observation of Huracán's fans arriving in modest vehicles, a Fiat 600 and a moped, symbolizing their perceived insignificance and lack of grandeur compared to San Lorenzo's supporters.

The repeated line, “La justicia los condena, esto no se aguanta más,” translates to “Justice condemns them, this cannot be tolerated anymore,” suggesting that Huracán's relegation is seen as a deserved punishment. The song also mentions San Lorenzo losing a son and the patria potestad, which can be interpreted as a loss of pride or control, possibly referring to a significant defeat or a player transferring to Huracán.

The chorus, “Se fue a la B, se fue al descenso,” meaning “They went to the B, they were relegated,” is a celebratory chant for San Lorenzo fans, reveling in their rival's misfortune. The song also includes a sarcastic tribute to Huracán's fans, calling them a 'fine crowd' while accusing them of drug use, which is a common derogatory stereotype in football chants. This song encapsulates the fierce rivalry and passionate emotions that characterize Argentine football, where songs and chants are an integral part of the fan culture, often used to boost morale and taunt opponents.