Yet, most Argentines and Uruguayans have been exposed to vesre through tango lyrics or the media.

Lunfardo was heavily used in tango lyrics.

At the same time, the themes of tango lyrics evolved from light-hearted ribaldry into more complex stories delving on love and manly honor.

Today, Lunfardo is mostly heard in tango lyrics; the slang of the younger generations has been evolving away from it.

He composed milongas and tango lyrics, some of which were published and recorded.

Many tango lyrics reflect life in the Recoleta neighborhood.

Corrientes Avenue is featured in several tango lyrics, notably:

The original slang has been immortalized in numerous tango lyrics.

Thus, an average Spanish-speaking person reading tango lyrics will need, at most, the translation of a discrete set of words, and not a grammar guide.

Le Pera is credited with elevating the literary quality of tango lyrics while respecting the popular character of the musical form.