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Como la mosca

Como la mosca is a Tango written by Alberto Alonso and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1930. The Tango Como la mosca is written by Alberto Alonso, Carlos Gardel has recorded Como la mosca with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol.
“Como la mosca” translates to “Like the Fly.” This evocative title suggests a dance of impermanence, where fleeting moments swirl around us like a fly skimming the surface of a vibrant, yet transient world. It captures the essence of a tango’s allure, weaving tales of passion and ephemerality in each sweeping note.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol

Singer

Roberto Aubriot Barboza

Author

Alberto Alonso

Composer

1930/12/1

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, José María Aguilar, Ángel Domingo Riverol
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Como la mosca recorded by other Orchestras

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Como la mosca – 1930/12/1 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Jose Maria Aguilar
Angel Domingo Riverol
Como la mosca – 1931/4/10 – Francisco Canaro – Charlo

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Como la mosca

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

Letra del Tango Como la mosca

Cuando despertaba de dormir ‘la tranca’

manyé que mi paica se me había espiantao.

Revolví el cotorro con su última carta

pero de ande yerba, nada había dejao.

A indagar me puse, llamé a mi vecino

y éste muy ladino, pronto me batió

que en la madrugada, cuando yo dormía

con uno de motas mi rubia fugó.



Pucha con la rubia perjura y taimada,

yo la quería de tan buena ley

me ha dejao chairando como pa’ cuereada

y me ha puesto un yugo lo mesmo que el buey.

Cuando la recuerdo acude a mi mente

el dicho de un criollo lleno de razón

que como la mosca la mujer se para

sin fijarse en dónde ni hacer distinción.



Para consolarme de mi desventura,

cosas de la vida, digo en mi interior

lo que a mí me pasa a muchos ocurre

y hasta sé de algunos que les pasa peor.

No olviden amigos, si en sus correrías,

con alguna mosca dan un tropezón,

échenle bufache y otros ingredientes

y mányenle si tiene o no corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Como la mosca"

When I woke up from my deep sleep

I realized that my old gal had taken off.

I searched the joint for her last letter

but of where she’d gone, she left no clue.

I started to ask around, called my neighbor

and he, quite slyly, soon let slip

that in the wee hours, while I slept

with a fancy man, my blonde had run away.

Damn that lying, deceitful blonde,

I loved her, truly believed in her

she’s left me hanging, ready to be skinned

and placed a yoke on me just like an ox.
When I remember her, it brings to mind

a saying by a wise old local

that like a fly, a woman lands

without caring where, making no distinction.

To console myself from this bad luck,

such is life, I tell myself

what’s happened to me, happens to many

and I even know some who’ve had it worse.
Remember, friends, if on your escapades,

you stumble upon a fly,

add some vinegar and other ingredients

and find out if it has a heart or not.

Como la mosca by Roberto Aubriot Barboza

Como la mosca is a Tango written by Roberto Aubriot Barboza and composed by Alberto Alonso.



Story behind the Tango Como la mosca

The lyrics of “Como la mosca” narrate a tale of betrayal and heartache. The protagonist wakes up to find that his partner has deserted him, taking everything along with her and leaving behind only a letter. As he investigates, he learns from a neighbor that his partner left him while he was asleep, escaping with another man. The story captures his emotional turmoil filled with feelings of betrayal, loss, and resignation reflecting the existential and emotional struggle often portrayed in Tango lyrics.



Symbolism of Como la mosca

The title and recurring motif, “Como la mosca” (Like a fly), symbolize indiscriminate and thoughtless behavior, drawing parallels between the fickleness of a fly and the unpredictability of human relationships. The fly’s nature of landing anywhere without distinction underscores the lack of loyalty or discernment in the partner’s actions. This motif imbues the narrative with a sense of irony and fatalism typical of Tango, enhancing the emotional depth of the protagonist’s betrayal.



Como la mosca in historic Context

Recorded in 1930, during a significant period in Argentina marked by economic and social changes, “Como la mosca” reflects the cultural milieu of its time. The early 20th century in Argentina saw the popularity of Tango rise amongst the urban lower classes, and it often encapsulated themes of despair, nostalgia, and personal challenges. The lyrics mirror the societal narratives of transient relationships and the resultant emotional turmoil, painting a vivid picture of the human condition in Argentine society at the time.



Roberto Aubriot Barboza

Roberto Aubriot Barboza was an influential figure in Tango, with his works capturing the spirit and emotion of early 20th-century Argentina. His compositions typically reflect deep introspection and a keen observation of human behavior.