From album
Giros
Fito Páez · 1985 · Track 4
Details
TonalidadG
Compás4/4
Tempo102 BPM
Duración2:58
ÁlbumGiros
Año1985
ISRCARF049602466
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The story behind
The song *11 y 6* immerses us in a moving story set in the streets of Buenos Aires. It is a poem that Fito Páez transformed into music, narrating the love between two young people who, despite their difficult circumstances, manage to keep their relationship alive. The iconic "La Paz" café, mentioned in the lyrics, is located at the intersection of Avenida Corrientes and Montevideo, a place with history since 1944, a meeting point for intellectual and artistic figures. The mystery behind the phrase "he carries 11, and she carries 6" remains a secret of Páez himself, although it is speculated that it could allude to their ages, the number of flowers they carried, or even possible years of juvenile detention. This narrative would continue in another of his compositions, *El chico de la tapa*, from the album Tercer Mundo.
This track is part of Giros, Fito Páez's second album, released in 1985. This work is considered by many to be the true starting point of his career, surpassing his debut with more polished arrangements and greater lyrical depth. In Giros, Páez explores a variety of musical styles, from tango in the title track, to rhythms close to chacarera and baguala in other songs, sometimes addressing social issues. The duration of *11 y 6* is 2 minutes and 58 seconds. Rodolfo Fito Páez, originally from Rosario, is a key figure of the Trova rosarina and Argentine rock, with an extensive career that includes over 20 studio albums and accolades such as five Latin Grammy awards.
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