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Decime Dios dónde estás

Decime Dios dónde estás is a Tango written by Manuel Sucher and recorded by José Basso in 1964. The Tango Decime Dios dónde estás is written by Manuel Sucher, José Basso has recorded Decime Dios dónde estás with the singer Alfredo Belusi.
“Decime Dios dónde estás,” which translates to “Tell me, God, where are you,” is a haunting plea woven through the soul of this piece. The music captures a desperate search, as if each note echoes through the void, seeking solace in divine presence. It speaks to the universal human longing for guidance and the comfort of faith amidst uncertainty.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Alfredo Belusi

Singer

Tita Merello

Author

Manuel Sucher

Composer

1964/1/1

Date

Alfredo Belusi
Alfredo Belusi
José Basso
José Basso

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Decime Dios dónde estás recorded by other Orchestras

Decime Dios dónde estás recorded by other Orchestras

1964/1/1 – Enamorado estoy – Osvaldo Pugliese
1964/1/1 – La tablada – Rodolfo Biagi
1964/1/1 – Y a mi que – Rodolfo Biagi
1964/1/1 – Cafetin de Buenos Aires – Jose Basso
1964/1/1 – Cancion de Ave Maria – Jose Basso
Decime Dios donde estas – 1965/10/1 – Anibal Troilo – Tito Reyes
Decime Dios donde estas – 1963/11/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Jorge Maciel
Decime Dios donde estas – 1964/11/25 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Aguirre
Decime Dios donde estas – 1964/1/1 – Jose Basso – Alfredo Belusi

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Decime Dios dónde estás

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

Letra del Tango Decime Dios dónde estás

Le dí la cara a la vida
y me la dejó marcada.
En cada arruga que tengo
llevo una pena guardada.
Yo me jugué a cara o cruz,
iba todo en la parada.
Llegó el tiempo, barajó
y me dejó arrinconada.

Si sos audaz te va mal.
Si te parás se te viene el mundo encima.
¿Decime Dios, donde estás?,
que te quiero conversar.
Si para unos fui buena,
otros me quieren colgar.
Mientras me estoy desangrando,
vivo sentada esperando
el día del juicio final.

¿Decime, Dios, donde estás?,
que me quiero arrodillar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Decime Dios dónde estás"

I faced life head-on,
and it left its mark on me.
In every wrinkle that I have,
I keep a sorrow stored away.
I gambled it all on a flip of the coin,
everything was at stake.
Time came, shuffled the deck,
and left me cornered.

If you’re bold, you fare poorly.
If you stand still, the world crashes down on you.
Tell me God, where are you?
because I want to have a talk.
To some I was good,
others want to hang me.
While I’m bleeding out,
I live seated, waiting
for the day of final judgment.

Tell me, God, where are you?
because I want to kneel.

Decime Dios dónde estás by Tita Merello

Decime Dios dónde estás is a Tango written by Tita Merello and composed by Manuel Sucher.



Story behind the Tango Decime Dios dónde estás

The tango “Decime Dios dónde estás” narrates the soliloquy of a character who reflects on the hardships and injustices of their life. The song focuses on existential questioning and a longing for divine intervention or explanation. The singer confronts their challenges and the scars they have left, literal and metaphorical, expressing a mixture of resignation and defiance. This tango, deep-rooted in the persona’s internal conflict, showcases the emotional intensity and bleakness often found in the genre.



Symbolism of Decime Dios dónde estás

This tango uses powerful symbols to communicate deeper meanings, such as “la cara a la vida” (facing life) which suggests bravery and resilience, and “cara o cruz” (heads or tails) symbolizing the gambles taken in life. “Arrinconada” (cornered) enhances the feeling of being trapped by circumstances. Through its vivid and evocative language, the tango underlines the themes of fate, hardship, and the human condition. Phrases like “desangrando” (bleeding out) and “esperando el día del juicio final” (waiting for the day of final judgement) evoke a strong visual and emotional impact, intensifying the feeling of despair and waiting for a reckoning or resolution.



Decime Dios dónde estás in historic Context

Recorded in 1964 Argentina, a period marked by political tension and social unrest, “Decime Dios dónde estás” mirrors the collective sentiments of uncertainty and the search for moral and spiritual answers. The reference to being judged or wronged by others “Si para unos fui buena, otros me quieren colgar” (For some I was good, others want to hang me), might reflect the polarized societal views during that era, enhancing the song’s dramatic effect and connecting deeply with the audience’s own experiences of injustice and moral dilemma.



Tita Merello

Tita Merello was a renowned Argentine actress and tango performer known for her deep, expressive voice and commanding presence on stage and in films.