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Cobardia

Cobardia is a Tango written by Charlo and recorded by José Basso in 1958. The Tango Cobardia is written by Charlo, José Basso has recorded Cobardia with the singer Alfredo Belusi.
“Cobardía,” meaning “Cowardice” in English, is a hauntingly evocative piece that stirs the soul with its tremulous notes. The melody whispers of moments where fear paralyzes the heart, casting shadows over dreams and desires. It captures the melancholy of unspoken love, the silent lament of paths not taken, and the quiet resignation that lingers in a hesitant soul.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Alfredo Belusi

Singer

Luis César Amadori

Author

Charlo

Composer

1958/5/28

Date

Alfredo Belusi
Alfredo Belusi
José Basso
José Basso

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Cobardia recorded by other Orchestras

Cobardia recorded by other Orchestras

1958/5/28 – Muchachita de Paris – Juan D-Arienzo
1958/5/28 – Que seas muy feliz – Juan D-Arienzo
1958/5/28 – Yo se que te adoro – Juan D-Arienzo
1958/5/28 – Andate con tu mama – Juan D-Arienzo
1958/5/28 – Despues del carnaval – Jose Basso
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 harm I’ve done to deserve
this unbearable chain of pain,
that when I don’t kiss you, I can’t breathe
and I feel your lips suffocating me when we kiss.
From suffering so much, I’ve 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 as always. Say that you love me.

I know it’s a lie
everything that you’re saying,
that I am in your life
only a remorse.
I know it’s out of pity
that you lie to not kill me;
I know, and yet
without that lie, I cannot live.

Just last night I could verify
that not even the door of this house do you respect;
I saw with these eyes the kisses he gave you
and heard both of them laughing, mocking.
Humbly, however, you see,
I ask you: Do you still love me?
and closing my eyes, I hear you swear
that you never cheated on 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

The lyrics of “Cobardia” (“Cowardice” in English) depict a tale of unrequited love, heartbreak, and deception, expressed through the despair and suffering of the protagonist. The title itself captures the essence of the song, highlighting a theme of cowardice not only in facing the truth but also in surrendering to a painful reality. The person confesses the overwhelming pain that not being loved back brings, paradoxically mixed with an inability to let go, even in the face of betrayal.



Symbolism of Cobardia

Symbolism in “Cobardia” is deeply entrenched in the emotional turmoil experienced by the individual. Phrases like “esta cadena inaguantable de dolor” (this unbearable chain of pain) symbolize the unrelenting hold that love and heartache have on the person. The imagery of suffocation when not kissing the loved one and drowning while kissing them magnifies the profound paradox of feeling trapped and subdued by the same love that once might have brought joy. Luis César Amadori uses contrasting visuals of deception and desperate clinging to lies to represent the protagonist’s internal conflict between accepting the truth and maintaining a grasp on erstwhile happiness.



Cobardia in Historic Context

Written and recorded in 1958, “Cobardia” was created in a post-war Argentina, during a period marked by political unrest and cultural shifts. In this era, Tango often reflected deep emotional struggles, societal issues, or simply the complexities of love and relationships. The emotional depth of “Cobardia” might mirror the collective societal experience of dealing with hard truths and the often painful reality of change – embodying a personal struggle that resonates on a broader cultural scale.



Luis César Amadori

Luis César Amadori was an influential Argentine lyricist and filmmaker, known for his poignant contributions to the Tango genre among other artistic endeavors.