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Como abrazado a un rencor

Como abrazado a un rencor is a Tango written by Rafael Rossi and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1931. The Tango Como abrazado a un rencor is written by Rafael Rossi, Carlos Gardel has recorded Como abrazado a un rencor with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Domingo Julio Vivas.
“Como abrazado a un rencor,” or “As if Embraced by a Grudge,” evokes the haunting embrace of past sorrows clinging tightly to one’s soul. The music wraps around the listener, weaving tales of lingering bitterness and unforgotten wounds. Each note feels like a shadowed whisper, a dance of melancholy that captures the perpetual heartache of holding onto bygone resentment.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Domingo Julio Vivas

Singer

Antonio Miguel Podestá

Author

Rafael Rossi

Composer

1931/9/16

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Domingo Julio Vivas
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Domingo Julio Vivas
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Como abrazado a un rencor recorded by other Orchestras

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Como abrazado a un rencor – 1947/1/15 – Astor Piazzolla – Aldo Campoamor
Como abrazado a un rencor – 1950/6/21 – Horacio Salgan – Angel Diaz
Como abrazado a un rencor – 1931/9/16 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Angel Domingo Riverol
Domingo Julio Vivas
Como abrazado a un rencor – 1930/12/12 – Francisco Canaro – Charlo

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Como abrazado a un rencor

This is the translation of the Tango “Como abrazado a un rencor” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Como abrazado a un rencor” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Como abrazado a un rencor

‘Está listo’, sentenciaron las comadres y el varón,

ya difunto en el presagio, en el último momento

de su pobre vida rea, dejó al mundo el testamento

de estas amargas palabras, piantadas de su rencor…



Esta noche para siempre terminaron mis hazañas

un chamuyo misterioso me acorrala el corazón,

alguien chaira en los rincones el rigor de la guadaña

y anda un algo cerca ‘el catre olfateándome el cajón.

Los recuerdos más fuleros me destrozan la zabeca:

una infancia sin juguetes, un pasado sin honor,

el dolor de unas cadenas que me queman las muñecas

y una mina que arrodilla mis arrestos de varón.



Yo quiero morir conmigo,

sin confesión y sin Dios,

crucificao en mis penas

como abrazao a un rencor.

Nada le debo a la vida,

nada le debo al amor:

aquélla me dio amargura

y el amor, una traición.



Yo no quiero la comedia de las lágrimas sinceras,

ni palabras de consuelo, no ando en busca de un perdón;

no pretendo sacramentos ni palabras funebreras:

me le entrego mansamente como me entregué al botón.

Sólo a usté, mama lejana, si viviese, le daría

el derecho de encenderle cuatro velas a mi adiós,

de volcar todo su pecho sobre mi hereje agonía,

de llorar sobre mis manos y pedirme el corazón…

English lyrics of the Tango "Como abrazado a un rencor"

“It’s ready,” declared the gossips and the man,

now dead in the omen, in the final moment

of his bleak criminal life, he left the world his will

of these bitter words, tainted with his bitterness…

Tonight forever ended my exploits

a mysterious chatter corners my heart,

someone sharpens in the corners the rigor of the scythe

and something nearby the bed is sniffing out my coffin.

The ugliest memories shatter my skull:

a childhood without toys, a past without honor,

the pain of chains that burn my wrists

and a woman who kneels down my manly courage.

I want to die with myself,

without confession and without God,

crucified in my sorrows

as if embracing a grudge.

I owe nothing to life,

I owe nothing to love:

the former gave me bitterness

and love, a betrayal.

I do not want the comedy of sincere tears,

nor words of comfort, I am not seeking forgiveness;

I do not pretend to sacraments nor funeral words:

I give in gently as I surrendered to fate.

Only to you, distant mother, if alive, would I give

the right to light four candles to my goodbye,

to pour out all her heart over my heretical agony,

to cry over my hands and ask for my heart…

Como abrazado a un rencor by Antonio Miguel Podestá

Como abrazado a un rencor is a Tango written by Antonio Miguel Podestá and composed by Rafael Rossi.



Story behind the Tango Como abrazado a un rencor

The lyrics of “Como abrazado a un rencor” feature a narrative of a man reflecting on his life at the moment of his death. He recounts a life marked by hardship, bitterness, and betrayal, finally embracing his fate without seeking redemption or religious comfort. This tale captures the quintessential essence of tango: melancholy, bravado, and a profound sense of existential resignation.



Symbolism of Como abrazado a un rencor

The title itself, “Como abrazado a un rencor,” which translates to “As if embracing a grudge,” symbolizes a deep-seated resentment that the protagonist holds onto until his dying moments. Phrases like “me le entrego mansamente como me entregué al botón” (I surrender myself meekly as I surrendered to the badge) highlight his surrender to his fate, acknowledging the insignificance of societal expectations in the face of death. The lyrics also contrast bitter life circumstances with a lack of consolation, which may symbolize a disconnect between personal suffering and societal norms of mourning and redemption.



Como abrazado a un rencor in historic Context

Recorded in 1931, the song emerged during a tumultuous period in Argentine history characterized by political and social upheaval. The themes of betrayal, struggle, and personal anguish reflect wider societal anxieties. The reference to “me le entrego mansamente como me entregué al botón” can be interpreted as a critique of authority and a testament to personal disillusionment with societal structures, which in 1931 Argentina, were marked by corruption and instability.



Antonio Miguel Podestá

Antonio Miguel Podestá was an influential figure in the world of Tango, known for his poignant lyrics and deep understanding of human emotions.