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Culpas ajenas

Culpas ajenas is a Tango written by Ernesto Ponzio and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1942. The Tango Culpas ajenas is written by Ernesto Ponzio, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Culpas ajenas with the singer Alberto Reynal.
“Culpas ajenas,” meaning “Other People’s Faults” in English, weaves a tapestry of emotions as intricate as a seasoned Tango. The music unfolds a tale of carrying burdens not our own, a dance of shadows and secrets, where every note whispers of unsaid apologies and misplaced blame. It invites us to reflect on the invisible weight we sometimes bear, unrequested and misunderstood.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Reynal

Singer

Jorge Curi

Author

Ernesto Ponzio

Composer

1942/3/25

Date

Alberto Reynal
Alberto Reynal
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Culpas ajenas

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

Letra del Tango Culpas ajenas

Volvió de nuevo a mi barrio
tal vez condolido
y un poco más viejo.
Aquel que entre los muchachos
era el más querido,
era el más travieso;
pero hay congojas en su alma,
su acento es sombrío,
se ve que sufrió y trae para sus amigos
consejos muy sanos que solo aprendió.

(Recitado)
Recuerdo una noche,
mi amigo ultrajado,
se jugó la vida
con otro varón.

Porque provocado e injuriado sin razón
lo hirió la vergüenza y a conciencia lo ultimó.

(Recitado)
La cárcel maldita,
lo hundió en sus sombras
cuando en su defensa
esa noche mató.

Hoy se ve en su rostro que la huella del dolor
marchitó la vida de aquel hombre en la prisión.

Salió… ya está entre nosotros
cumplió su condena,
está en libertad,
y piensa formar un nido
de amor y ternura,
de gloria y de paz.
Y echar un manto de olvido
al tiempo pasado, de su perdición.
Luchar y reivindicarse
con todas las fuerzas de bravo varón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Culpas ajenas"

He returned to my neighborhood once more,
perhaps with a touch of sorrow,
and a bit older too.
The one who among the boys
was the most beloved,
was the naughtiest;
but there are sorrows in his soul,
his tone is somber,
it’s clear he has suffered and brings to his friends
wholesome advice that he learned alone.

(Spoken)
I remember one night,
my friend, wronged
risked his life
with another man.

Because provoked and insulted without reason
shame wounded him and consciously he ended it.

(Spoken)
The cursed jail
plunged him into darkness
when in his defense
he killed that night.

Today, one can see on his face that the mark of pain
withered the life of that man in prison.

He’s out… he is among us now,
served his sentence,
he is free,
and plans to build a nest
of love and tenderness,
of glory and peace.
And to cast a cloak of forgetfulness
over the past time, of his downfall.
To fight and redeem himself
with all the strength of a brave man.

Culpas ajenas by Jorge Curi

Culpas ajenas is a Tango written by Jorge Curi and composed by Ernesto Ponzio.



Story behind the Tango Culpas ajenas

“Culpas ajenas”, which translates to “The Faults of Others” in English, captures a poignant story of regret and redemption. Jorge Curi narrates the tale of a man, once cherished and playful among his peers, who returns to his neighborhood older and shadowed by sorrow. This character, having been engulfed in a moment of honor-driven violence, faces the harsh realities of his actions. He spent years in prison, which left indelible marks of suffering on his visage, altering his life irreversibly. Now free, he seeks to reconstruct a new life filled with love, glory, and peace, striving to shield his future from the shadows of his past mistakes.



Symbolism of Culpas ajenas

Curi’s use of language and imagery in “Culpas ajenas” enriches the tango’s emotional landscape. Phrases like “volvió de nuevo a mi barrio,” “se ve que sufrió,” and “la huella del dolor” evoke a vivid sense of returning, suffering, and enduring pain, laying bare the protagonist’s troubled journey. The relentless pursuit of dignity after being framed into a crime— suggested by the title—mirrors a common societal struggle against unjust judgments and life’s imposed tribulations. Curi distinctly emphasizes the theme of personal transformation and societal reintegration, resonating with the ethos of resilience and the search for redemption.



Culpas ajenas in historic Context

Released in 1942, “Culpas ajenas” emerges during a politically turbulent period in Argentina characterized by the rise of populism and subsequent societal shifts. These were times marked by a discourse on justice, individual rights, and social redemption. The narrative of a man wronged by societal circumstances but seeking redemption through personal reform would have particularly resonated in this period, potentially reflecting broader themes of justice and moral recovery prevalent in Argentine society. The tango, often a mirror to its social and political environment, perfectly encapsulates these struggles through its poignant lyrics and emotive progression.



Jorge Curi

Jorge Curi is recognized for his contributions to the Tango genre, often collaborating with notable figures such as Ernesto Ponzio to produce classics that resonate with the spirit of Argentine culture.