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Anoche a las dos

Anoche a las dos is a Tango written by Raúl De Los Hoyos and recorded by Héctor Varela in 1951. The Tango Anoche a las dos is written by Raúl De Los Hoyos, Héctor Varela has recorded Anoche a las dos with the singer Armando Laborde.
“Anoche a las dos,” or “Last Night at Two,” evokes the mysterious allure of midnight’s whispered secrets. At this haunting hour, the world pauses, wrapped in shadows and moonlit dreams, where silent streets become a stage for untold stories. The music dances with a sultry intensity, capturing the heart’s deepest desires and the night’s fleeting intimacy.

Tango

Style

Héctor Varela

Orchestra

Armando Laborde

Singer

Roberto Lino Cayol

Author

Raúl De Los Hoyos

Composer

1951/11/15

Date

Armando Laborde
Armando Laborde
Héctor Varela
Héctor Varela

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Anoche a las dos recorded by other Orchestras

Anoche a las dos recorded by other Orchestras

1951/11/15 – El africano – Hector Varela
1951/11/15 – La carreta – Hector Varela
1951/11/15 – Suipacha – Hector Varela
1951/11/16 – Esmeralda – Julio De Caro
1951/11/16 – Sueno azul – Julio De Caro
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, woman of the streets,

to lead a good man astray because of you,

to make someone with murderous hate in their flesh

who never knew a jail cell.

While I worked at night at the printing press,

so you’d have the bread I gave you,

you even forgot you have a child,

thus tarnishing both our names…

Cat! With a scratch

you repay my love, mindlessly,

you don’t even deserve the bullet

that a good man

just gave you.
And now, when crying overwhelms you,
it’s not that you feel remorse,
it’s thinking that the injury
might ruin your mad body.

But the price of your feat
will be paid someday.

I was sitting calmly at my table,
just moments ago in that café,
and suddenly a man approaches me,
he calls me outside, and I follow him…
Without a word, pulling out 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 hurt her.
You lie! Don’t try to save me,
I alone am guilty
and I’m going to surrender, officer.
Cry! Your name isn’t cleared
nor is your indulgent lie
from all the pain and the torment
that to a good man
you have caused.

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 betrayal and lawlessness take center stage. Through poignant storytelling, Cayol explores the deep emotional turmoil and societal condemnation directed towards a woman, presumed to be of questionable morals, who has disrupted the life of a “decent man.” The song unfolds around the tragic consequences of emotional betrayal, culminating in an act of violence where the protagonist wounds the woman. The narrative intensity is further heightened by a courtroom or police scene where the man openly admits his guilt in an attempt to assume full responsibility for his actions, a stark portrayal of honor and disgrace.

Symbolism of Anoche a las dos

The song uses vivid, impactful language to symbolize the themes of betrayal and societal judgment. Words like “Gata” (cat), commonly associated with deceit and cunning behavior, amplify the condemnation of the woman’s actions. The imagery of wounds and physical scars symbolize the lasting impact of betrayal, suggesting that emotional scars, much like physical ones, are enduring. The mention of a “cobarde” (coward) who inflicts harm and then flees underscores themes of cowardice and responsibility. Through this symbolic language, the song poignantly addresses themes of moral decay, retribution, and societal expectations of character and honor.

Anoche a las dos in historic Context

Created in Argentina in 1951, a period rich with the opulent yet often gritty cultural backdrop of Tango’s golden age, “Anoche a las dos” reflects the social attitudes and moral judgments of its time. During this era, Tango often grappled with themes of love, betrayal, and social marginalization, acting as a mirror to the conservative and patriarchal society of mid-20th century Argentina. The song’s narrative, focusing on personal drama and moral dilemmas, captures the essence of the struggle between personal feelings and societal expectations, a recurrent theme in many Tango lyrics.

Roberto Lino Cayol

Roberto Lino Cayol was a celebrated Argentine lyricist known for his strong, emotionally driven Tango compositions, which often delved deep into themes of love, betrayal, and societal conflict.