De hermano a hermano

De hermano a hermano is a Tango written by Arturo Gallucci and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1959. The Tango De hermano a hermano is written by Arturo Gallucci, Ricardo Tanturi has recorded De hermano a hermano with the singer Horacio Roca.

“De hermano a hermano,” meaning “From Brother to Brother” in English, captures the depth of familial bonds and shared journeys. This piece resonates with the unspoken understanding and loyalty that runs deep between siblings. Like two streams converging into one, it sings the story of unity, love, and the timeless connection that life’s experiences can forge.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Horacio Roca

Singer

Arturo Gallucci

Author

Arturo Gallucci

Composer

1959/1/29

Date

Horacio Roca

Ricardo Tanturi

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango De hermano a hermano

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

Letra del Tango De hermano a hermano

Yo no te permito sentarte a mi mesa
Tu plata y tu orgullo no sirven pa´ mí,
No te necesito, vivo en mi pobreza
Yo no tengo hermano… ¡Andáte de aquí!
Me acuerdo esas noches cuando te decía
Ayudá a la vieja, papá ya no está,
Y la abandonaste, no le diste un peso
¿Vos llevás mi sangre?… Mandáte a mudar.
¿De cuál hermano me hablás…?
Del que está lleno de plata,
Del que vive en la opulencia
Del que tiene horizontal…
¿De cuál hermano me hablás…?
Si no tenés ni un amigo
Tu sueño está en las carreras,
Allí tenés el hogar…
No te levanto la mano
Porque algún día la vida
Te tendrá que castigar.

Todos los del barrio no te lo perdonan
Aquellos que un día nos vieron crecer,
Porque hasta el más fuerte tuvo lagrimones
Cuando se enteraron de tu proceder.
Podés alejarte, nada más te digo
Porque dentro de un rato me pongo a llorar,
Si tenés un poco, tal vez, de vergüenza
Andá a ver a la vieja, si es que te acordás.

English lyrics of the Tango "De hermano a hermano"

I won’t let you sit at my table,
Your money and pride are worthless to me,
I don’t need you, I live in my poverty,
I have no brother… get out of here!
I remember those nights when I would say
Help the old lady, dad is gone,
And you abandoned her, didn’t give her a dime,
You carry my blood?… Pack up and leave.
Which brother are you talking about…?
The one full of money,
Living in luxury,
Who lies horizontally…
Which brother are you talking about…?
You don’t even have a friend,
Your dream is in the races,
There is your home…
I won’t raise my hand to you
Because someday life
Must punish you.

Everyone in the neighborhood won’t forgive you,
Those who saw us grow up one day,
Because even the strongest had tears
When they learned of your actions.
You can walk away, I only tell you this
Because in a while I’ll start to cry,
If you have a bit, maybe, of shame,
Go see the old lady, if you remember her.

De hermano a hermano by Arturo Gallucci

De hermano a hermano is a Tango written by Arturo Gallucci and composed by Arturo Gallucci.

Story behind the Tango De hermano a hermano

The lyrics of “De hermano a hermano” narrate a poignant story of familial estrangement and moral judgment between two brothers. The narrator expresses deep-seated resentment and disapproval towards his brother, who is depicted as wealthy and selfish. The song opens with a rejection, denying the brother not just a place at the table, but acknowledgment of their familial connection altogether. As the song progresses, the narrator recounts past events where the brother’s neglect of their mother further fueled the schism between them. The narrative is a stark portrayal of betrayal and abandonment, layered with the pain of unmet familial duties.

Symbolism of De hermano a hermano

The tango uses strong symbolic language to accentuate the emotional and moral divides between the brothers. Terms like “Tu plata y tu orgullo” (Your money and your pride) symbolize the brother’s materialism and arrogance, contrasting with the narrator’s simpler, more principled life. The reference to “horizontal,” a racing bet, symbolizes the misguided priorities of the brother, investing his life in gambling rather than familial responsibilities. The home and family serve as poignant symbols throughout, portraying the familial bond as broken, with the core values of loyalty and care starkly abandoned.