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Chiqué

Chiqué is a Tango written by Ricardo Luis Brignolo and recorded by José Basso in 1970. The Tango Chiqué is written by Ricardo Luis Brignolo, José Basso has recorded Chiqué with the singer .
“Chiqué,” translated into English as “Elegance,” whispers through the air like a delicately spun thread of sophistication. This tango weaves a tale of grace and poise, capturing the essence of charm with each lilting note. Its melody unfolds a dance of refined allure, inviting listeners to revel in its timeless beauty.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Singer

Ricardo Brignolo

Author

Ricardo Luis Brignolo

Composer

1970/1/1

Date

José Basso
José Basso

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Chiqué recorded by other Orchestras

Chiqué recorded by other Orchestras

1970/1/1 – El recodo – Osvaldo Pugliese
1970/1/1 – Shusheta (El aristocrata) – Osvaldo Pugliese
1970/1/1 – A la gran muneca – Jose Basso
1970/1/1 – Canaro en Paris – Jose Basso
1970/1/1 – El choclo – Jose Basso
Chique – 1944/3/3 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
Chique – (unknown date) – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
Chique – 1942/12/22 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Chique – 1953/5/28 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Chique – 1985/12/26 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Chique – 1936/1/17 – Edgardo Donato – Instrumental
Chique – 1970/1/1 – Jose Basso –
Chique – 1973/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Chique – 1950/1/1 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
Chique – 1946/6/19 – Osmar Maderna – Instrumental
Chique – 1946/1/1 – Osmar Maderna – Instrumental
Chique – 1970/5/20 – Enrique Francini – Instrumental
Chique – 1928/3/15 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Chique – 1973/1/1 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental
Chique – 1953/9/22 – Francini-Pontier – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Chiqué

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

Letra del Tango Chiqué

El huracán desrraigó con crueldad
el rosal que planté en el jardín
de mi amor que cuidé con afán
y, al nacer una flor, la traición
le cortó sin piedad su raíz
y el rosal nunca más floreció.
Como al rosal mi ilusión la mató
un amor de mujer que mintió.
Cristo soy con mi cruz al andar,
compasión solo doy al pasar.
Vendaval que arrasó mi querer,
huracán transformao en mujer.

Fueron sus caricias
llenas de mal y traición,
labios que mintieron despiadados
y al besar su falsa boca
se me helaba el corazón.
Ilusión que se fue,
amor que mató.
Una mala mujer que lleva
el veneno escondido
en su negro corazón.

Te perdoné porque odiar yo no sé,
ni rencor para ti guardaré
sólo sé que su mal derrumbó
el Edén que hilvané con fervor,
luz de amor que jamás volverá
a alumbrar a mi fiel corazón.
Vago sin fe con mi cruz de dolor,
hoy vivir para mí es crueldad
juventud que le di sin dudar
y jugó sin piedad con mi amor.
Vendaval que arrasó mi querer,
huracán transformao en mujer.

English lyrics of the Tango "Chiqué"

The hurricane cruelly uprooted
the rose bush I planted in the garden
of my love that I tended eagerly
and, at the birth of a flower, betrayal
mercilessly cut its root
and the rose bush never bloomed again.
Like the rose bush, my dream was killed
by a woman’s love that lied.
I am Christ with my cross as I walk,
I only give compassion as I pass.
Gale that swept away my love,
hurricane transformed into a woman.

Her caresses were
full of evil and betrayal,
lips that lied ruthlessly
and kissing her false mouth
froze my heart.
An illusion that left,
a love that killed.
A bad woman who carries
poison hidden
in her black heart.

I forgave you because I do not know how to hate,
nor will I hold a grudge against you
I only know that her evil destroyed
the Eden I stitched fervently,
light of love that will never return
to illuminate my loyal heart.
I wander faithlessly with my cross of pain,
living now for me is cruelty
youth that I gave without hesitation
and she played mercilessly with my love.
Gale that swept away my wanting,
hurricane transformed into a woman.

Chiqué by Ricardo Brignolo

Chiqué is a Tango written by Ricardo Brignolo and composed by Ricardo Luis Brignolo.



Story behind the Tango Chiqué

“Chiqué” vividly portrays the agony of betrayal and lost love, utilizing the metaphor of a hurricane devastating a cherished rose garden. This garden represents the narrator’s love and hope, which were nurtured and then mercilessly destroyed by a loved one’s deceit. The rose, symbolizing his affection and romantic aspirations, never blooms again, echoing his despair after the betrayal. The lyrics convey a deep sense of betrayal, heartbreak, and the cruelty of deceit, magnified through the use of stark, tragic imagery.



Symbolism of Chiqué

Significant in the text is the symbol of nature—specifically the hurricane and the rose garden. The “huracán” (hurricane) is anthropomorphized, described as cruel and transforming into a woman, representing the destructive and overwhelming force of the deceitful love. This natural disaster metaphor illustrates how swiftly and harshly the narrator’s world was upended. Furthermore, the imagery of Christ bearing his cross adds a layer of sacrifice and martyrdom, emphasizing the depth of the narrator’s suffering and his solitary endurance of pain.



Chiqué in historic Context

Although written and recorded in 1970 in Argentina, “Chiqué” taps into universal themes of love, betrayal, and suffering. During this era, tango often reflected personal stories of pain and nostalgia, which resonated widely in a society marred by political upheaval and social changes. The emotive power of the lyrics could easily mirror the societal atmosphere of the time, where personal and collective tragedies were pervasive. The portrayal of the destructive force of a hurricane could also be subtly tied to the socio-political storms impacting Argentina during those years.



Ricardo Brignolo

Ricardo Brignolo was an accomplished tango lyricist whose works often explored themes of love, betrayal, and sorrow, resonating deeply within the cultural fabric of Argentina.