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Decencia

Decencia is a Tango written by Javier Mazzea and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1967. The Tango Decencia is written by Javier Mazzea, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Decencia with the singer Jorge Maciel.
“Decencia” translates to “Decency” in English. In the interplay of notes, a dance unfolds where grace and integrity twirl together in harmonious elegance. Each measure sings of quiet dignity, painting a soundscape where every chord echoes the beauty of self-restraint and the silent strength found in holding one’s head high amidst life’s tumultuous tango.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Jorge Maciel

Singer

Manuel Bargiela

Author

Javier Mazzea

Composer

1967/8/1

Date

Jorge Maciel
Jorge Maciel
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.

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1967/7/28 – Son cositas de la vida – Enrique Rodriguez
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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Decencia

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

Letra del Tango Decencia

Por ser fiel a la decencia,
sólo me queda el dolor
de ver mi sombra en la nada,
sin que me guarde rencor.
Siempre he creído en la gente,
en su moral y la ley;
por eso llego esta noche
sin guía para mi fe.

Decencia que estás en mí,
decime como arrancar;
no vez la honradez sufrir,
no vez reír la maldad.
Si la vida nos unió
en esta lucha a los dos,
no quiero verte aflojar
si tarda en salir el sol.

Decencia que está en mí,
contigo quiero morir.

English lyrics of the Tango "Decencia"

For being true to decency,
all that remains for me is pain,
seeing my shadow in emptiness,
with no resentment held against me.
I’ve always believed in people,
in their morals and the law;
that’s why I arrive tonight
without a guide for my faith.

Decency within me,
tell me how to tear away;
you don’t see honesty suffering,
you don’t see evil laugh.
If life has joined us
in this struggle, both of us,
I don’t want to see you weaken
if dawn is slow to come.

Decency that’s within me,
with you, I want to die.

Decencia by Manuel Bargiela

Decencia is a Tango written by Manuel Bargiela and composed by Javier Mazzea.



Story behind the Tango Decencia

“Decencia” explores themes of integrity and personal strife within the context of societal norms. In the lyrics, the narrator reflects upon enduring pain due to his steadfast adherence to decency, despite seeing his efforts unrewarded. His commitment leaves him isolated, his metaphorical “shadow” lost in the void, suggesting a deep sense of abandonment and disillusionment with the world’s disregard for moral values.



Symbolism of Decencia

The word “decencia,” translating to “decency” in English, symbolizes the narrator’s internal moral compass, constantly challenging the external world’s indifference to justice and honor. The recurring image of “la sombra en la nada” (shadow in the nothingness) symbolizes feelings of invisibility and insignificance in the fight for ethical integrity. The phrase, “no quiero verte aflojar si tarda en salir el sol,” metaphorically urging decency not to falter even if the sunrise (a symbol of hope) delays, highlights the struggle against persistent darkness or corruption.



Decencia in historic Context

The late 1960s in Argentina were turbulent, marked by political and social unrest. This tango, recorded in 1967, reflects a period of intense ideological conflict and societal shifts. Amid such changes, the lyrics express a yearning for steadfast morality and the challenges of maintaining personal ethics in a seemingly indifferent society. The call to uphold decency resonates as a defiant stance against the rapidly changing moral landscape of that era.



Manuel Bargiela

Manuel Bargiela was a tango lyricist known for infusing his works with rich emotion and deep philosophical insight.