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Cobrate y dame el vuelto

Cobrate y dame el vuelto is a Milonga written by Miguel Caló and recorded by José Basso in 1961. The Milonga Cobrate y dame el vuelto is written by Miguel Caló, José Basso has recorded Cobrate y dame el vuelto with the singer Alfredo Del Rio.
The piece titled “Cobrate y dame el vuelto,” which translates to “Charge me and give me the change,” evokes a poignant narrative of transactional exchanges in life’s emotional marketplace. It speaks to the bittersweet dance of giving and receiving, where every gesture of the heart balances on the scale of affection and regret. Through its melody, it captures the essence of longing for more than what is returned.

Milonga

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Alfredo Del Rio

Singer

Enrique Dizeo

Author

Miguel Caló

Composer

1961/4/14

Date

Alfredo Del Rio
Alfredo Del Rio
José Basso
José Basso

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Cobrate y dame el vuelto – 1961/4/14 – Jose Basso – Alfredo Del Rio
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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Cobrate y dame el vuelto

This is the translation of the Milonga “Cobrate y dame el vuelto” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Cobrate y dame el vuelto” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Cobrate y dame el vuelto

Lo que pasa muy seguido
entre marido y mujer,
por no decir entre ‘novios’
que ya no se pueden ver.

Mira Ñata: es necesario que hablemos como es debido,
porque ya estoy aburrido de hacer el papel de otario.
Vivir así es un calvario; te lo bato con franqueza.
Sacate de la cabeza el berretín de mandar,
que, sino, vas a rajar con tus pilchas de la pieza.

Si caigo una ‘sera’ en curda, suena en fija la milonga
y me gritás meta y ponga: ¡Basura, reo a la gurda!
Hasta que un día, la zurda de tu coso que bien faja
va a empezar a dar baraja y entonces vas a ligar.
Y al rato te ‘viá’ manyar envuelta en una mortaja.

Ni dueño soy de atorrar cuando se me da la gana,
ni batirte: ¿Qué macana hiciste para morfar?
Y si vuelvo de truquear del almacén de la esquina,
dejás de ser gente fina y ya ni el diablo te aguanta
y me la querés dar chanta como si fuera una gallina.

¿Qué te crees, soy el gato tranquilo del mes pasado?
No m’hijita, ya he cambiado de tanto pasar mal rato.
Hoy soy todo un arrebato, mi genio no aguanta más
y si es que estas rechiflada con mi manera de ser,
ya mismo podes volver con tu mamá, ¡desgraciada!

Aquí mando yo, señora, y oiga lo que estoy batiendo.
Así que vaya sabiendo quien es el que bronca ahora…
Y la Parda sobradora lo escuchó con mucha cancha,
le hizo hacer la pata ancha y sin decirle, ¡atajate!
le partió al ciruja el mate con el filo de la plancha.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Cobrate y dame el vuelto"

What often happens
between husband and wife,
or should I say, between ‘fiances’
who can no longer stand each other.

Look, Ñata: we need to talk properly,
because I’m tired of playing the fool.
Living like this is torment; I tell you honestly.
Get out of your head the idea of being in charge,
otherwise, you’ll be thrown out with your clothes from the room.

If I come home one evening drunk, it’s certain a fight will start
and you yell incessantly: “Trash, head to jail!”
Until one day, the left hand of your thing that hits well
is going to start dealing and then you’ll get yours.
And soon you’ll be seen wrapped in a shroud.

I’m not even free to save when I feel like it,
nor to ask you: “What mess did you make for food?”
And if I return from swindling at the corner store,
you stop being decent and no devil can stand you
and you try to trick me as if I were a chicken.

What do you think, I’m the same easy-going guy from last month?
No, darling, I’ve changed from so much bad timing.
Today I’m all a fury, my temper can’t take anymore,
and if you’re mad about my way of being,
you can go back to your mother right now, wretched woman!

Here I command, madam, and listen to what I’m saying.
So, you better know who’s angry now…
And the arrogant Parda listened carefully,
made him stretch his leg, and without saying, “watch out!”
she cracked the poor guy’s head with the edge of the iron.

Cobrate y dame el vuelto by Enrique Dizeo

Cobrate y dame el vuelto is a Tango written by Enrique Dizeo and composed by Miguel Caló.



Story behind the Tango Cobrate y dame el vuelto

The tango “Cobrate y dame el vuelto” portrays a turbulent conversation between a couple, reflecting themes of domestic strife, control, and eventual violent escalation. The narrative unfolds through a vivid dialogue where one partner expresses frustration over perceived disparities in control and respect within the relationship. The language hints at a deeper discontent with the roles traditionally assigned in personal relationships, particularly emphasizing the need for fairness and autonomy. This conflict crescendoes to a climax of physical altercation, underlining the severity and depth of the emotional discord.



Symbolism of Cobrate y dame el vuelto

“Cobrate y dame el vuelto” translates to “Charge me and give me the change,” a phrase encapsulating the core desire for balance and equal exchange within interpersonal dynamics. Symbolically, the recurring references to mundane routines and dramatic outbursts underscore the turbulent push-and-pull of a relationship marked by power struggles. The violent metaphors involving a ‘plancha’ (iron) represent a sharp, final assertion of self-defense or reclaiming of autonomy, mirroring the wider themes of personal turmoil and the striving for respect.



Cobrate y dame el vuelto in historical Context

Composed in Argentina in 1961, the tango emerges during a period marked by social and political transitions. The year underscores a generation grappling with traditional societal roles and the beginning shifts towards modern attitudes on gender and authority within the domestic sphere. This contextual backdrop amplifies the song’s thematic explorations of individual agency and relationship dynamics, reflecting broader societal conversations about personal freedoms and the evolving landscape of social interactions.



Enrique Dizeo

Enrique Dizeo was a significant figure in the world of Tango, known for his evocative lyrics that often delved deep into the themes of love, societal norms, and human emotions.