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Camouflage (Camuflaje)

Camouflage (Camuflaje) is a Tango written by Enrique Francini and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1960. The Tango Camouflage (Camuflaje) is written by Enrique Francini, Armando Pontier has recorded Camouflage (Camuflaje) with the singer Julio Sosa.
“Camouflage (Camuflaje)” whispers the subtle dance between concealment and revelation. In its melodic embrace, secrets hide beneath a veil of rhythm, where passion disguises itself in the intricate steps of life. The music weaves a tapestry of shadows and light, reminding us that true beauty often lies in what remains unseen.

Tango

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Julio Sosa

Singer

José García (2)

Author

Enrique Francini

Composer

1960/6/14

Date

Julio Sosa
Julio Sosa
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Camouflage (Camuflaje) recorded by other Orchestras

Camouflage (Camuflaje) recorded by other Orchestras

1960/6/14 – El vals sonador – Armando Pontier
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1960/6/13 – Mi viejo Montevideo – Juan D-Arienzo
1960/6/17 – Guitarra de ausencia – Alfredo De Angelis
1960/6/17 – La manzanita – Alfredo De Angelis
Camouflage (Camuflaje) – 1947/8/13 – Francini-Pontier – Raul Beron
Camouflage (Camuflaje) – 1960/6/14 – Armando Pontier – Julio Sosa

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Camouflage (Camuflaje)

This is the translation of the Tango “Camouflage (Camuflaje)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Camouflage (Camuflaje)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Camouflage (Camuflaje)

Hoy en día todo es grupo, disfrazado de verdad,

y una sarta de mentiras ha invadido la ciudad.

Cualquier gato con tarjeta se las da de gran señor

y los chorros se dan cita en el campo del honor.

El que ayer viste en tranvía, en colectivo o de a pie,

hoy maneja coche nuevo sin saber cómo y por qué

y la que vistes fregando con modesto delantal,

hoy te engrupe que es artista en el cine nacional.



Camouflage,

apariencias engañosas

que no dejan ver las cosas

como son en realidad.

Martingalas,

de tahúres de la vida

que escabullen la partida

con genial habilidad.

Camouflage,

emboscada traicionera

en donde cae cualquiera

con fatal ingenuidad.

Artimañas

que al nacer ya nacen muertas,

porque quedan descubiertas

con la luz de la verdad.



En el corso de la vida todo el año es carnaval.

Con careta de angelito disfrazado va el chacal,

el perdido de decente, el viejo de joven va,

el farrista de hombre serio y el manguero de pashá.

El palmao las va de atleta con hombreras de algodón,

la viejita de pebeta con vestido bien cortón.

Y así va la caravana dedicándose a fingir

porque sabe que sin grupo no es posible ya vivir.

English lyrics of the Tango "Camouflage (Camuflaje)"

These days everything is a group, disguised as truth,

and a string of lies has invaded the city.

Any cat with a card puts on airs of a great lord,

and the crooks meet up in the field of honor.

The one you saw yesterday on the tram, bus, or walking,

today drives a new car without knowing how or why,

and the one you saw scrubbing with a modest apron,

now deceives you, claiming to be an artist in national cinema.

Camouflage,

deceptive appearances

that don’t let things be seen

for what they really are.

Tricks,

of life’s gamblers

who dodge the game

with ingenious skill.

Camouflage,

a treacherous ambush

where anyone falls

with fatal naivety.

Tricks

that are born dead already,

because they get discovered

by the light of truth.

In life’s parade, it’s carnival all year long.

With an angel’s mask, the jackal goes disguised,

the lost one as decent, the old as young,

the reveler as a serious man, and the lazy as a pasha.

The washed-up act as athletes with cotton shoulder pads,

the old lady as a young girl with a very short dress.

And so the caravan goes on, dedicated to pretending

because it knows that without a group, it is impossible to live now.

Camouflage (Camuflaje) by José García (2)

Camouflage (Camuflaje) is a Tango written by José García (2) and composed by Enrique Francini.


Story behind the Tango Camouflage (Camuflaje)

The tango “Camouflage” paints a vivid picture of societal facades and deception. The song reflects on how modern society, particularly in urban settings, is dominated by appearances and falsehood. Through its lyrics, it showcases how individuals from various walks of life opt for pretenses and superficial change to mask their true circumstances or to ascend socially and economically. This includes people presenting themselves as affluent or influential by using material indicators like new cars or claiming unwarranted titles, hence living a life of “camouflage”.


Symbolism of Camouflage (Camuflaje)

In “Camouflage”, significant use of symbolism portrays the deceptive facades people don. Key phrases like “any cat with a card pretends to be a great lord” and “the crooks meet in the field of honor” powerfully elevate the hypocrisy in societal interactions, where titles and flashy possessions mask true identities and intentions. The repeated use of “camouflage” as both a title and a refrain underscores the theme of hidden realities beneath outward appearances. These deceptive tools are described as “sleight of hand” and “trickery”, pointing out their eventual failure when faced with the inevitable “light of truth”.


Camouflage (Camuflaje) in historic Context

“Camouflage” was recorded in 1960, a period noted for significant social, political, and economic changes in Argentina and across the globe. This era marked the beginning of a poignant realization of the disparities between appearances and reality amidst rapid modernization and social mobility. In such a context, the tango offers a critical view on the societal shifts, criticizing the superficiality that came with newfound economic opportunities and urban lifestyle, reflecting on the common man’s adoption of facades to navigate through changing social structures.


José García (2)

José García (2) was an influential figure in the world of Argentine tango, known for his reflective and often socially critical lyrics.