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Cuando me entrés a fallar

Cuando me entrés a fallar is a Tango written by José María Aguilar and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1952. The Tango Cuando me entrés a fallar is written by José María Aguilar, Miguel Caló has recorded Cuando me entrés a fallar with the singer Carlos Barbé.
“Cuando me entrés a fallar” translates to “When You Start to Fail Me” in English. This evocative title speaks to the inevitable moments of doubt and vulnerability that seep into the strongest of bonds. It suggests a poignant forewarning of emotional turbulence, a delicate dance between love and the creeping shadow of disappointment.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Carlos Barbé

Singer

Celedonio Flores

Author

José María Aguilar

Composer

1952/3/10

Date

Carlos Barbé
Carlos Barbé
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Cuando me entrés a fallar recorded by other Orchestras

Cuando me entrés a fallar recorded by other Orchestras

1952/2/20 – Blue tango – Francini-Pontier
1952/2/20 – Pecado – Francini-Pontier
1952/4/3 – Como las margaritas – Alfredo Gobbi
1952/4/3 – Nueve puntos – Alfredo Gobbi
1952/2/12 – Ahi va la yapa – Florindo Sassone
Cuando me entres a fallar – 1952/3/10 – Miguel Calo – Carlos Barbe
Cuando me entres a fallar – 1952/6/25 – Pedro Laurenz – Alfredo Del Rio
Cuando me entres a fallar – 1952/12/11 – Jose Basso – Jorge Duran

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Cuando me entrés a fallar

This is the translation of the Tango “Cuando me entrés a fallar” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Cuando me entrés a fallar” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Cuando me entrés a fallar

He rodao como bolita de pebete arrabalero

y estoy fulero y cachuso por los golpes, ¿qué querés?

Cuantas veces con un cuatro a un envido dije ¡Quiero!…

y otra vez me fui a baraja y tenía treinta y tres.

Te conocí cuando entraba a fallarme la carpeta,

me ganaste con bondades poco a poco el corazón.

El hombre como el caballo, cuando ha llegado a la meta

afloja el tren de carrera y se hace manso y sobón.



Vos sos buena, no te alcanza ni el más mínimo reproche

y sos para mí una amiga desinteresada y leal,

una estrella en lo triste de mi noche,

una máscara de risa en mi pobre carnaval…

Vos me torciste la vida, te pusiste en mi camino

para alumbrarme con risas, con amor y con placer.

Y entré a quererte, por esa ley del destino

sin darme cuenta que estaba ya viejo para querer…



¿Viejo?…Porque tengo miedo que me sobrés en malicia.

¿Viejo?…Porque desconfío que me querés amurar.

Porque me estoy dando cuenta que fue mi vida ficticia

y porque tengo otro modo de ver y filosofar.

Sin embargo, todavía, si se me cuadra y me apuran

puedo mostrarle a cualquiera que sé hacerme respetar.

Te quiero como a mi madre, pero me sobra bravura

pa’hacerte saltar pa’arriba ‘Cuando me entrés a fallar’.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cuando me entrés a fallar"

I’ve rolled like a little ball from the suburbs,
looking rough and shabby from the hits, what do you expect?
How many times with a quick slap to the betting hand, I shouted “I want it!”…
and yet again I shuffled the cards and had thirty-three.

I met you when my luck began to wane,
your kindness gradually won over my heart.
A man, like a horse, when reaching the finish line,
slows down its racing pace and becomes tame and clingy.

You are good, not deserving even the slightest reproach,
and to me, you are a selfless and loyal friend,
a star in the sadness of my night,
a mask of laughter in my poor carnival…
You twisted my path, stood in my way
to brighten it with laughter, with love and pleasure.
And I began to love you, by that law of destiny,
not realizing I was already too old to love…

Old?…Because I fear you surpass me in cunning.
Old?…Because I doubt that your love is earnest.
Because I realize that my life has been fictitious
and because I have another way of seeing and philosophizing.
However, I still, if the situation demands and pressures me,
can show anyone that I know how to command respect.
I love you like my mother, but I have enough toughness
to make you jump up ‘When you start to fail me’.

Cuando me entrés a fallar by Celedonio Flores

Cuando me entrés a fallar is a Tango written by Celedonio Flores and composed by José María Aguilar.



Story behind the Tango Cuando me entrés a fallar

The lyrics describe the reflections of a man who has experienced life as a rough journey, akin to a street child’s marble (“bolita de pebete arrabalero”). He speaks of his resilience, having been knocked around and becoming worn-out (“fulero y cachuso”). He mentions his luck in gambling with life, referencing the game of cards to express taking risks and dealing with unexpected outcomes. The main focus of the tango, however, is his relationship with a woman he met during a tough period (“entraba a fallarme la carpeta”). This woman captivated his heart gradually with her kindness, becoming a beacon of happiness in his low spirits.



Symbolism of Cuando me entrés a fallar

The tango is rich in symbolism, primarily using card games to illustrate life’s unpredictability and challenges. Phrases like “con un cuatro a un envido dije ¡Quiero!” symbolize taking a chance on life’s offers despite uncertain outcomes. The metaphor extends to his relationship, describing the woman as both a star in his dark night and a mask of laughter in his poor carnival, hinting at the brightness and joy she brings into his troubled life. Another significant symbolism lies in the expression “Cuando me entrés a fallar,” which translates to “when you start to fail me,” demonstrating his fear and anticipation of betrayal or disappointment.



Cuando me entrés a fallar in historic Context

Written and recorded in the early 1950s Argentina, the tango reflects the typical Argentine urban life with references to hardship, resilience, and complex personal relationships. The post-war period was marked by political and social changes impacting everyday life, which Celedonio Flores captures through the metaphor of gambling and personal introspection. The era’s influence is evident in the contemplative nature and the emphasis on personal strength and integrity.



Celedonio Flores

Celedonio Flores was an Argentine poet and tango lyricist known for his vivid depictions of life in Buenos Aires and the complexities of urban love and life.