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Certificao

Certificao is a Milonga written by Armando Pontier and recorded by Francini-Pontier in 1952. The Milonga Certificao is written by Armando Pontier, Francini-Pontier has recorded Certificao with the singer Julio Sosa.
“Certificao” translates to “Certification” in English, carrying the weight of official confirmation. The name evokes a sense of finality and authenticity, much like the resolute steps of a Tango. It speaks to the undeniable truth of emotions laid bare, captured in each note and movement, certifying the intensity and passion of the moment.

Milonga

Style

Francini-Pontier

Orchestra

Julio Sosa

Singer

Marsilio Robles

Author

Armando Pontier

Composer

1952/8/21

Date

Julio Sosa
Julio Sosa
Francini-Pontier
Francini-Pontier

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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Certificao

This is the translation of the Milonga “Certificao” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Certificao” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Certificao

Mirá mi negra, si un día

la suerte me abre el candao

te juro que de cambiao

ni vos me conocerías.

Ni más hombre de averías,

ni escolaso, ni almacén,

pa’ no seguir este tren

de andar pasándola en cana

porque el día de mañana

quiero ser hombre de bien.



Un nuevo sol y otra vida

vendrán a abrirme el portón

pa’ alumbrar mi corazón

perdido en malas partidas.

Mientras tanto en la guarida

de mi encierro desolao

voy contando arrinconao

las horas de mi gayola.

Porque te he dejao tan sola

cuando más me has precisao.



Sé bien que pronto un purrete

irá a adornar el bulín

y yo con gran berretín

ya le preparo el juguete.

Ni bien salga de este brete

tendré patente de honor

y olvidando el resquemor

de mis andanzas compadres

voy a abrir mi alma de padre

pa’l purrete de mi flor.



Así terminó el malevo

su carta sentimental

deseando purgar su mal

pa’ oficiarla de hombre nuevo.

Y cuando llegó el relevo

y se le puso a su lao

le dijo al uniformao,

poniendo el sobre en sus manos:

“Por favor, guardián hermano,

mándelo certificao.”

English lyrics of the Milonga "Certificao"

Look here, my love, if one day

luck unlocks the padlock

I swear that changed

you wouldn’t recognize me.

No more the man with breakdowns,

no more school or store,

not to follow this train

of ending up behind bars

because one day

I want to be a good man.

A new sun and another life

will come to open the gate

to light up my heart

lost in bad gambles.

Meanwhile, in the lair

of my desolate confinement

I, cornered, count

the hours in my cell.

Because I left you so alone

when you needed me most.

I know well that soon a little kid

will decorate our humble home

and with great eagerness

I’m already preparing his toy.

As soon as I get out of this mess

I’ll have a badge of honor

and forgetting the bitterness

of my errant ways

I will open my father’s soul

for my darling’s little one.

Thus ended the tough guy

his sentimental letter

hoping to cleanse his wrongs

to act as a new man.

And when the shift changed

and he stood by his side

he said to the officer,

placing the envelope in his hands:

“Please, brother guard,

send it certified.”

Certificao by Marsilio Robles

Certificao is a Tango written by Marsilio Robles and composed by Armando Pontier.



Story behind the Tango Certificao

Certificao tells a poignant story of a man expressing his intentions to change for the better, seizing a second chance at life if given the opportunity. The lyrics, narrated in the form of a confession in a letter, reflect a deep yearning to break free from a life of crime and misdemeanors to become a respectable man. The verses capture his remorse for the hardship he caused, particularly to his loved one during his incarceration, and his hopes to provide a better future for his impending child. This narrative is a classic reflection of redemption and the transformative power of love and fatherhood.



Symbolism of Certificao

The title “Certificao,” translating to “Certified” in English, symbolizes authenticity and a solid, unquestionable change of state, emphasizing the narrator’s firm decision to amend his ways legitimately. Words like “la suerte me abre el candao” (luck opens the lock) and “un nuevo sol y otra vida” (a new sun and another life) use metaphoric language to symbolize liberation and rebirth. The reference to preparing a toy for his future child symbolizes hope and preparation for a nurturing role, contrasting his past. These symbolic elements enrich the narrative, portraying a vivid transformation from a life of darkness to one of hopeful illumination.



Certificao in Historic Context

Recorded in 1952 in Argentina, a period marked by political and social upheaval, Certificao reflects themes of personal reform amidst a time of change. Post-World War II Argentina faced significant shifts, which might mirror the protagonist’s personal transformation. The societal focus on moral correction and improvement during this era is echoed in the protagonist’s narrative, highlighting the broader cultural emphasis on renewal and moral realignment.



Marsilio Robles

Marsilio Robles was an Argentine tango lyricist known for his emotive and narrative-rich texts.