Le Pera’s lyrics compare a gambler's addiction to horse racing with a man’s fatal attraction to women.
The protagonist swears off betting and "dangerous" women after losing, only to be lured back the moment a new opportunity—or a beautiful face—appears. Por una Cabeza - Carlos Gardel
The song is famous for its elegant structure and dramatic shifts. Le Pera’s lyrics compare a gambler's addiction to
The title is a horse-racing term meaning (a narrow margin of victory). Por una Cabeza - Carlos Gardel