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Anoche a las dos

Anoche a las dos is a Tango written by Raúl de los Hoyos and recorded by José Basso in 1950. The Tango Anoche a las dos is written by Raúl de los Hoyos, José Basso has recorded Anoche a las dos with the singer Jorge Duran.
“Anoche a las dos,” or “Last Night at Two,” echoes the whispered secrets of the moonlit hour. In this tender moment, time suspends, allowing hearts to dance with unspoken desires. The night breathes life into unfulfilled dreams, painting a tableau of passion and longing that only the silence of two can truly embrace.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Jorge Duran

Singer

Roberto Lino Cayol

Author

Raúl de los Hoyos

Composer

1950/3/31

Date

Jorge Duran
Jorge Duran
José Basso
José Basso

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Anoche a las dos recorded by other Orchestras

Anoche a las dos recorded by other Orchestras

1950/3/31 – El estagiario – Jose Basso
1950/3/30 – La cancion de Buenos Aires – Florindo Sassone
1950/3/30 – Vision – Florindo Sassone
1950/3/29 – De floreo – Osvaldo Pugliese
1950/3/29 – Hacelo por la vieja – Osvaldo Pugliese
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

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, streetwise woman
For a decent man to lose himself over you,
To wound his flesh with murderous hate
Someone who never knew a cell.
While I worked nights at the printing press,
To provide for you the bread I gave,
You even forgetting that you have a son
So tarnished both our names this way…

Cat!, with a scratch
You pay back my love, unaware,
You don’t even deserve the bullet
That a decent man
Has just fired at you.
And now, as you choke on your tears,
It’s not that you are repentant,
It’s thinking that the wound
Might mar your madcap body.

But the price of your feat
You will pay some day.

I was calm, sitting at my table,
Just moments ago in that café,
And suddenly a man approaches me,
Calls me outside and I follow him…
Without a word, drawing a revolver,
He cowardly shot me in the arm,
And that gentleman saw the scoundrel flee
And bravely came to my aid…

You lie!, I am the one who wounded her.
You lie!, don’t try to save me,
I alone am the guilty one
And I’m going to turn myself in, officer.
Cry! Your name is not cleared
Nor your indulgent lie
All the pain and the suffering
That you’ve made
A decent man endure.

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” delve into a dramatic narrative where themes of betrayal, moral judgment, and personal downfall weave through the lives of its characters. The focal point is a woman condemned for her behaviors, which not only led to tarnishing her reputation but also causing immense emotional harm to a “decent man” who gets entangled with her. This man, pushed to his limits, ends up committing an act of violence in a moment of passionate fury. This climactic event at two in the morning, indicated by the song’s title which translates to “Last Night at Two,” marks the irreversible change in their lives. The song starkly explores the consequences of one’s actions, and the heavy burdens of unfaithfulness and societal judgments.



Symbolism of Anoche a las dos

The pervasive symbolic language in the song frames femininity and morality in a deeply contentious light. The woman is symbolically referred to as a “cat,” suggesting slyness and betrayal. The specific phrase, “¡Gata!, con un arañazo pagas mi amor, inconsciente,” uses the image of a scratch from a cat to symbolize the betrayal that irreparably damages a loving relationship. Further, the act of being harmed by a gunshot metaphorically illustrates the piercing and sudden nature of betrayal’s impact on individuals directly involved as well as on broader societal norms.



Anoche a las dos in historic context

The composition of “Anoche a las dos” in Argentina, 1950, situates this tango within a period characterized by social conservatisms and the traditional views on morality and personal conduct. During this time, the nation was grappling with complex social reforms and there were dominant societal expectations regarding masculinity and femininity. The song reflects and possibly criticizes the harsh judgments and consequences faced by individuals, particularly women, who deviate from socially sanctioned roles.



Roberto Lino Cayol

Roberto Lino Cayol was an Argentine lyricist known for his impactful contributions to the tango genre, often weaving complex emotions and social commentaries into his works.