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De mi barrio

De mi barrio is a Tango written by Roberto Goyheneche and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1949. The Tango De mi barrio is written by Roberto Goyheneche, Julio De Caro has recorded De mi barrio with the singer Fanny Navarro.
“De mi barrio,” translated as “From My Neighborhood,” evokes a poignant tapestry of life painted in melodic strokes. It encapsulates the vibrant pulse of familiar streets, where every corner whispers tales of laughter and longing. This piece of music, akin to a Tango, waltzes through memories, reverberating with the soulful echoes of a community’s heart.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Fanny Navarro

Singer

Roberto Goyheneche

Author

Roberto Goyheneche

Composer

1949/11/18

Date

Fanny Navarro
Fanny Navarro
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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De mi barrio recorded by other Orchestras

De mi barrio recorded by other Orchestras

1949/11/18 – Guardia vieja – Julio De Caro
1949/11/16 – China de la Mazorca – Domingo Federico
1949/11/16 – Que camine sola (Maldicion) – Domingo Federico
1949/11/24 – Rey de triunfo (As de bastos) – Juan D-Arienzo
1949/11/24 – Yuyo brujo – Juan D-Arienzo
De mi barrio – 1949/11/18 – Julio De Caro – Fanny Navarro
De mi barrio – 1927/7/6 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango De mi barrio

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

Letra del Tango De mi barrio

Yo de mi barrio era la piba más bonita,
en un colegio de monjas me eduqué
y aunque mis viejos no tenían mucha guita
con familias bacanas me traté.
Y por culpa de ese trato abacanado
ser niña bien fue mi única ilusión,
y olvidando por completo mi pasado,
a un magnate entregué mi corazón.

Por su porte y su trato distinguido
por las cosas que me mintió al oído,
no creí, que pudiese ser malvado
un muchacho tan correcto y educado.
Sin embargo, me indujo el mal hombre
con promesa de darme su nombre,
a dejar mi hogar abandonado
para ir a vivir a su lado.

Y es por eso que mi vida se desliza
entre el tango y el champagne del cabaret
mi dolor se confunde en mi sonrisa,
porque a reír mi dolor me acostumbré…
Y si encuentro algún otario que pretenda
por el oro mis amores conseguir,
yo lo dejo sin un cobre pa’ que aprenda
y me paguen lo que aquel me hizo sufrir.

Hoy bailo el tango, soy milonguera
me llaman loca y ¿qué se yo?…
Soy flor de fango, una cualquiera
culpa del hombre que me engañó…
Entre las luces de mil colores
y la alegría de] cabaret,
vendo caricias y vendo amores
para olvidar a aquel que se fue…

English lyrics of the Tango "De mi barrio"

I was the prettiest girl in my neighborhood,
educated by nuns, that was me at my best
though my folks weren’t rich you see,
I mingled with high class families effortlessly.
But because of that fancy treatment,
being a classy girl became my sole dream,
and forgetting all about my past,
I gave my heart to a magnate so vast.

For his poise and distinguished ways,
for the lies he whispered, leaving me dazed,
I didn’t believe, someone so refined
could ever be cruel, I was blind.
Yet, that cruel man led me astray
promising his name, come what may,
to leave my home, forgone,
to live by his side, I was drawn.

And that’s why my life just glides
between tango and cabaret champagne slides,
my pain blends into my smile,
for laughing it off became my style…
And if I find some fool who tries
to buy my love as his prize,
I leave him penniless, let him learn
and pay for the suffering for which I yearn.

Now I dance the tango, a milonguera,
they call me crazy, and what do I know?
I’m a mud flower, just anyone,
because of the man who deceived me so…
Among the lights of a thousand colors
and the joy of the cabaret,
I sell caresses and love galore
to forget the one who walked away…

De mi barrio by Roberto Goyheneche

De mi barrio is a Tango written by Roberto Goyheneche and composed by Roberto Goyheneche.



Story behind the Tango De mi barrio

“De mi barrio” contemplates the tumultuous journey of a woman from youthful innocence to disillusionment. The lyrics narrate the story of a girl—the most beautiful one in her neighborhood—raised in a convent school. Despite her humble family background, she mingled with high society. Her central ambition was to be considered a refined lady, which led her to forsake her roots and devote her heart to a seemingly distinguished man. His deceit and empty promises result in her leaving her home and descending into a life of dancing tango in cabarets, where she barters false affection for survival, her existence a blend of genuine pain masked by practiced smiles.



Symbolism of De mi barrio

The tale deeply delves into themes of betrayal and loss of innocence. Key phrases like “entre el tango y el champagne del cabaret” symbolize the contrast between her present allure and underlying sorrow. Here, tango signifies more than a dance; it becomes a symbol of the woman’s struggle and resilience in the face of deception. “Vendo caricias y vendo amores” is starkly symbolic—selling caresses and love encapsulates her commodification and the emotional detachment borne out of necessity.



De mi barrio in historic Context

Recorded in 1949, “De mi barrio” reflects post-World War II Argentina, a nation also grappling with its identity and modernity. During this era, tango music often portrayed themes of disenchantment and yearning for the past. This tango, rooted deeply within the socio-economic shifts of the time, resonates with the persona’s individual loss mirrored by societal transformations.



Roberto Goyheneche

Roberto Goyheneche is renowned for his profound influence on the Argentine Tango, both as a composer and a lyricist.