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De punta a punta

De punta a punta is a Milonga written by Osvaldo Donato and recorded by Edgardo Donato in 1939. The Milonga De punta a punta is written by Osvaldo Donato, Edgardo Donato has recorded De punta a punta with the singer Horacio Lagos.
“De punta a punta,” or “From End to End,” is an evocative tango that captures the full spectrum of life’s journey. In its sweeping melodies, it tells of love’s bittersweet dance—from the first tender glance to the final, lingering farewell. Each note and pause paints a picture of experiences woven together, leaving the heart both fulfilled and yearning.

Milonga

Style

Edgardo Donato

Orchestra

Horacio Lagos

Singer

Sandalio Gómez

Author

Osvaldo Donato

Composer

1939/3/6

Date

Horacio Lagos
Horacio Lagos
Edgardo Donato
Edgardo Donato

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1939/3/6 – Lagrimas (2) – Edgardo Donato
1939/3/3 – Meta fierro – Juan D-Arienzo
1939/3/3 – Dos guitas – Juan D-Arienzo
1939/3/3 – El esquinazo – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo
1939/3/10 – Mi gitana – Osvaldo Fresedo

Lyrics Translation of the Milonga De punta a punta

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

Letra del Milonga De punta a punta

De punta a punta sigo
mi tren.
Y no le temo a nadie
porque
he sido siempre guapa
y seré
derecha y sin más trampa
que ser
del arrabal porteño,
el corte y la quebrada
a mí la muchachada
de ayer
me disputó.

Yo sé,
yo sé que no hay razón
que hoy
aflojé así nomás,
si sé
que el mundo me ha admirado
hoy, más que nunca, seré
para ese mi arrabal.
Ya ven
que me hago respetar
y voy
donde los otros van.
Ya ven,
ya ven que a mí me sobran
clase y figura, de ayer
pa’ que le voy aflojar.

Tengo rivales bravos
que yo
los miro sobre el hombro
si sé
que no me han hecho sombra
porque
les gano desde el vamos.
Y así
de punta a punta sigo
cantando a mi manera
tengo alma callejera
y estoy
donde otro está.

English lyrics of the Milonga "De punta a punta"

From end to end I follow
my train.
And I fear no one
because
I’ve always been brave
and I will be
straightforward with no more tricks
than being
from that Buenos Aires neighborhood,
the cut and the break
yesterday’s young men
fought over me.

I know,
I know there’s no reason
that today
I’ll just give in,
I know
the world has admired me
today, more than ever, I will be
for that my neighborhood.
You see
I earn my respect
and I go
where the others go.
You see,
you see that I’m overflowing
with class and presence, from yesterday
why would I ease off now.

I have fierce rivals
whom I
look over the shoulder
because I know
they haven’t overshadowed me
for
I beat them from the start.
And so
from end to end I continue
singing in my way
I have a streetwise soul
and I am
where another is.

De punta a punta by Sandalio Gómez

De punta a punta is a Tango written by Sandalio Gómez and composed by Osvaldo Donato.



Story behind the Tango De punta a punta

“De punta a punta,” or “From End to End” in English, embodies the theme of resilience and defiance. This tango captures the spirit of an individual who faces life head-on, without fear or defeat, navigating through the ebbs and flows with the same fearless essence. The lyric’s narrative centers around a protagonist who declares their grit and readiness to meet anyone head-to-head, stemming from their confidence in their own strength and honor. This is a character from the Argentinian urban landscape, someone deeply rooted in the local culture of the arrabal, or neighborhood, particularly resonating with the energy and roughness of Buenos Aires.



Symbolism of De punta a punta

The use of phrases like “de punta a punta” which translates to “from end to end,” symbolizes not just physical movement across spaces but also a life lived fully and unapologetically. Symbols like “mi tren” (my train) amplify this idea of an unstoppable journey. The “arrabal porteño,” referring to the Buenos Aires neighborhood, connotes a deep connection to the city’s cultural identity, underscored by elements like “el corte y la quebrada,” dance moves typical in tango, showcasing the intricate and passionate lifestyle of its inhabitants. The term “alma callejera” or “street soul” further strengthens the ties to a life explored on the vibrant streets of Buenos Aires.



De punta a punta in historic Context

Recorded in early 1939, “De punta a punta” emerges in a period of significant change and upheaval globally and within Argentina. During this time, Argentina was influenced by the global shifts leading up to World War II, which could contribute to the thematic elements of resilience and enduring pride found in the lyrics. The song’s release amidst such uncertainty highlights the pursuit of strength and identity within the Argentine context, perhaps serving as a resilient voice during changing times.



Sandalio Gómez

Sandalio Gómez was a lyrical poet whose works often delved into themes of cultural identity and personal resilience within the societal bounds of Argentina.