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Cobardia

Cobardia is a Tango written by Charlo and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1950. The Tango Cobardia is written by Charlo, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Cobardia with the singer Alberto Moran.
“Cobardía,” translated into English as “Cowardice,” echoes through the haunting strains of the music. This piece envelops the listener in a dance of concealed fears and unspoken hesitations, weaving a tapestry of emotions where courage falters. Each note captures the vulnerability of a heart trapped between desire and fear, longing for bravery yet ensnared by retreat.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Alberto Moran

Singer

Luis César Amadori

Author

Charlo

Composer

1950/10/24

Date

Alberto Moran
Alberto Moran
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Cobardia recorded by other Orchestras

Cobardia recorded by other Orchestras

1950/10/24 – El tobiano – Osvaldo Pugliese
1950/10/25 – Mi viejo reloj – Osvaldo Fresedo
1950/10/25 – Para lucirse – Osvaldo Fresedo
1950/10/27 – Disco rayado – Miguel Calo
1950/10/27 – Precio – Miguel Calo
Cobardia – 1950/10/24 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Alberto Moran
Cobardia – 1958/5/28 – Jose Basso – Alfredo Belusi

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Cobardia

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

Letra del Tango Cobardia

No se que daño he hecho yo pa’ merecer
esta cadena inaguantable de dolor,
que cuando no te beso no puedo respirar
y siento que me ahoga tus labios al besar.
De sufrir tanto perdí la dignidad
y no me importa saber que me engañás.
¿No ves que necesito de vos? Te quiero ver.
Habláme como siempre. Decí que me querés.

Yo se que es mentira
todo lo que estás diciendo,
que soy en tu vida
sólo un remordimiento.
Yo se que es de pena
que mentís pa’ no matarme;
lo se, y sin embargo
sin esa mentira no puedo vivir.

Anoche mismo he podido comprobar
que ni la puerta de esta casa respetás;
yo vi con estos ojos los besos que te dio
y oí que se reían burlándose los dos.
Humildemente, sin embargo, ya lo ves,
yo te pregunto: ¿Todavía me querés?,
y cerrando los ojos escucho que jurás
que nunca me engañaste, que no me olvidarás.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cobardia"

I don’t know what wrong I’ve done to deserve
this unbearable chain of pain,
when I don’t kiss you, I can’t breathe
and feel your lips suffocating me when we kiss.
From suffering so much, I lost my dignity
and I don’t care to know that you deceive me.
Can’t you see I need you? I want to see you.
Talk to me like always. Say you love me.

I know it’s a lie
everything you’re saying,
that I am in your life
just a regret.
I know it’s out of pity
you lie to not kill me;
I know it, yet
without that lie, I can’t live.

Just last night I could confirm
that not even this house’s door you respect;
I saw with these eyes the kisses he gave you
and heard them laughing, mocking us both.
Humbly, however, as you can see,
I ask you: Do you still love me?
and closing my eyes, I hear you swear
that you’ve never deceived me, that you won’t forget me.

Cobardia by Luis César Amadori

Cobardia is a Tango written by Luis César Amadori and composed by Charlo.



Story behind the Tango Cobardia

“Cobardia” translates to “Cowardice” in English, reflecting a theme of emotional vulnerability and desperation. The lyrics express the torment and suffering of a person who is aware of being deceived in love yet chooses to cling to lies rather than accept the painful truth. There’s a harrowing depiction of one-sided affection where the speaker pleads for reassurances of love that they know are false. The protagonist’s acknowledgment of their partner’s infidelity, coupled with their willingness to accept deceit as comfort, paints a poignant picture of cowardice in love.



Symbolism of Cobardia

The tango uses physical responses to signify deep emotional pain and betrayal. Phrases like “when I don’t kiss you I can’t breathe” symbolically represent how central the loved one is to the narrator’s existence, making their betrayal suffocating. Additionally, the act of closing one’s eyes to hear the partner’s false assurances highlights a willful ignorance, a chosen blindness to reality which is a potent symbol of cowardice. These symbolic elements enhance the theme of suffering and the tortuous grip of a deceitful relationship.



Cobardia in historic Context

Released in 1950s Argentina, a period marked by political and social upheaval, “Cobardia” might also be seen as a reflection of the broader societal context. This was a time when Argentina faced significant changes and uncertainties, potentially mirroring the personal turmoil and insecurity expressed in the tango. The plea for truth amidst deceit could metaphorically resonate with a society grappling with its own truths and lies.



Luis César Amadori

Luis César Amadori was an influential Argentine director, screenwriter, and lyricist known for his profound contributions to the Argentine cinema and music scene.