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Anoche a las dos

Anoche a las dos is a Tango written by Raúl de los Hoyos and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1930. The Tango Anoche a las dos is written by Raúl de los Hoyos, Carlos Gardel has recorded Anoche a las dos with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol.
“Anoche a las dos,” or “Last Night at Two,” evokes the mystique of fleeting nocturnal encounters. The music captures the stillness and longing that envelop the early morning hours, when time seems to slow, and every whispered note speaks of secret meetings beneath the moonlit sky. It’s a dance of emotions, where each melody tells a tale of love and longing beyond the hour.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol

Singer

Roberto Lino Cayol

Author

Raúl de los Hoyos

Composer

1930/10/17

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Anoche a las dos recorded by other Orchestras

Anoche a las dos recorded by other Orchestras

1930/10/17 – Recordando mi barrio – Carlos Gardel
1930/10/16 – Tres arroyos – Roberto Firpo
1930/10/16 – Farolito de papel – Carlos Gardel
1930/10/16 – Murmullos (Murmuyos) – Carlos Gardel
1930/10/16 – Hagame el favor – Carlos Gardel
Anoche a las dos – 1950/3/31 – Jose Basso – Jorge Duran
Anoche a las dos – 1951/11/15 – Hector Varela – Armando Laborde
Anoche a las dos – 1926/11/8 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Anoche a las dos – 1930/10/17 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Jose Maria Aguilar
Angel Domingo Riverol
Anoche a las dos – 1926/11/15 – Francisco Canaro – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Anoche a las dos

This is the translation of the Tango “Anoche a las dos” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Anoche a las dos” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Anoche a las dos

Por fin has logrado, mujer de la calle

que un hombre decente se pierda por vos,

que hiera en su carne con odio asesino

quien un calabozo jamás conoció.

Mientras trabajaba de noche en la imprenta,

para que tuvieses el pan que te di,

vos hasta olvidando que tienes un hijo

mi nombre y el tuyo manchabas así…



¡Gata!, con un arañazo

pagas mi amor, inconsciente,

no merecés ni el balazo

que un hombre decente

te acaba de dar.

Y hoy, cuando el llanto te ahoga,

no es que estés arrepentida,

es al pensar que la herida

tu cuerpo de loca

te puede estropear.



Pero el precio de tu hazaña

lo pagarás algún día.



Yo estaba tranquila sentada en mi mesa,

hace unos instantes en ese café,

y un hombre de pronto allí se me acerca,

afuera me llama y salgo tras él…

Sin mediar palabra, sacando un revólver,

un tiro en el brazo cobarde me dio,

y ese caballero vio huir al canalla

y en ayuda mía, valiente acudió…



¡Mientes!, yo soy quien la ha herido.

¡Mientes!, no quieras salvarme,

solo el culpable yo he sido

y voy a entregarme, señor oficial.

¡Llora! no borra tu nombre

ni tu mentira indulgente

todo el dolor y el quebranto

que a un hombre decente

le has hecho pasar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Anoche a las dos"

At last, you’ve managed, woman of the streets,

to lead a decent man astray because of you,

to wound with murderous hate,

one who never knew a jail cell.

While I toiled at night in the print shop,

so you could have the bread I gave,

you even forgot you have a child

thus tarnishing our names…

Vixen! With a scratch,

you repay my love, obliviously,

you don’t even deserve the bullet

that a decent man

has just shot you with.

And now, when you are choked by tears,

it’s not because you feel remorse,

it’s thinking that the wound

might mar your mad woman’s body.

But the price of your deed,

you’ll pay someday.

I was sitting calmly at my table,

just moments ago in that café,

and suddenly a man approached me,

called me outside, and I followed him…
Without a word, drawing a revolver,

he cowardly shot me in the arm,

and that gentleman saw the scoundrel flee

and bravely he came to my aid…

You lie! I was the one who wounded her.

You lie! Don’t try to save me,

I alone am guilty

and I’m turning myself in, officer.

Weep! Your name isn’t cleared

by your indulgent lie

all the pain and harm

you’ve put a decent man through.

Anoche a las dos by Roberto Lino Cayol

Anoche a las dos is a Tango written by Roberto Lino Cayol and composed by Raúl de los Hoyos.



Story behind the Tango Anoche a las dos

The lyrics of “Anoche a las dos” relay a deeply emotional and distressing story of betrayal, social condemnation, and personal despair. At the core, the song discusses how the actions of a woman, portrayed negatively as someone from the streets, leads to the downfall of a ‘decent man’—one who had previously lived a life without blemish. This man, driven by the infidelity and social embarrassment caused by this woman, resorts to violence—an action completely out of character—highlighting the transformative power of betrayal and dishonor.



Symbolism of Anoche a las dos

The use of words like “gata” (cat) not only serves to attack the character of the woman but on a broader level symbolizes the idea of a domestic, seemingly docile creature revealing a fiercer, more destructive nature. The title itself, “Anoche a las dos” (“Last Night at Two”), symbolizes a specific moment where everything changed, emphasizing the irreversible impact of certain actions. The gunshot, which is the climax of both the story and the betrayal, symbolizes the breaking point of the protagonist’s patience and the violent release of pent-up emotion.



Anoche a las dos in historic Context

Written and composed in 1930, “Anoche a las dos” emerged during a period in Argentina characterized by political upheaval and shifting social norms. During this time, Tango often mirrored the socio-economic struggles, capturing the essence of personal dramas against a backdrop of wider societal changes. The lyrics of this Tango not only confront the individual consequences of personal actions but also subtly critique the contemporary Argentine social mores, particularly surrounding gender roles and the expectations from a ‘decent’ individual in society.



Roberto Lino Cayol

Roberto Lino Cayol was a lyricist known for his contributions to the Tango genre, often exploring themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations in his works.