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Decime qué pasó

Decime qué pasó is a Tango written by José Nieso y Miguel Nijensohn and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1942. The Tango Decime qué pasó is written by José Nieso y Miguel Nijensohn, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Decime qué pasó with the singer Roberto Rufino.
“Decime qué pasó,” which translates to “Tell me what happened,” echoes with the longing and curiosity of a heart seeking truth. This evocative Tango invites listeners into a world where memories intertwine with unanswered questions. With each note, it captures the essence of love’s mysteries, asking us to confront the stories we leave untold.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Roberto Rufino

Singer

José María Suñé

Author

José Nieso y Miguel Nijensohn

Composer

1942/8/12

Date

Roberto Rufino
Roberto Rufino
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Decime qué pasó recorded by other Orchestras

Decime qué pasó recorded by other Orchestras

1942/8/12 – Tarareando – Carlos di Sarli
1942/8/12 – Manana zarpa un barco – Carlos di Sarli
1942/8/12 – Claudinette – Juan D-Arienzo
1942/8/12 – Tirando a matar – Juan D-Arienzo
1942/8/11 – Gil a rayas – Angel d-Agostino
Decime que paso – 1942/8/12 – Carlos di Sarli – Roberto Rufino
Decime que paso – 1942/7/2 – Julio De Caro – Agustin Volpe

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Decime qué pasó

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

Letra del Tango Decime qué pasó

Siento rabia,
porque ha llegado el hastío,
se fue metiendo en nuestro nido
y en un descuido nos venció.
Siento rabia
por la impotencia en que vivo;
este cariño muere
por algo que lo hiere
y no le encuentro salvación.

Decime qué pasó entre nosotros,
la vida no es la misma entre los dos.
Tenemos por sonseras un enojo,
¿qué pasa que agoniza nuestro amor?
Decime qué pasó entre nosotros,
la frase está en los labios de los dos.
Tal vez se esté arrullando
en la nostalgia el corazón,
por cosas de un ayer mejor.

Siento rabia,
por este amor que se muere.
Nos preguntamos quién lo hiere
los dos juramos: Yo no soy.
Siento rabia,
porque aunque estamos unidos
nos vemos vacilantes,
sin besos que nos canten
la melodía del amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Decime qué pasó"

I feel anger,
because weariness has arrived,
it crept into our nest
and caught us off guard, defeated us.
I feel anger
for the impotence I’m living in;
this love is dying
from something that wounds it
and I can’t find salvation.

Tell me what happened between us,
life isn’t the same between the two of us.
We get upset over trifles,
what’s happening that’s making our love agonize?
Tell me what happened between us,
the phrase is on the lips of both of us.
Maybe the heart is cradling
in nostalgia
for things from a better past.

I feel anger,
for this love that is dying.
We ask each other who is hurting it,
both of us swear: It’s not me.
I feel anger,
because although we are together
we see each other hesitating,
without kisses that sing to us
the melody of love.

Decime qué pasó by José Nieso y Miguel Nijensohn

Decime qué pasó is a Tango written by and composed by José Nieso y Miguel Nijensohn.

Story behind the Tango Decime qué pasó

Decime qué pasó poignantly captures the quintessential tango themes of love, betrayal, and disillusionment. Set in a conversational tone, the lyrics explore a couple’s heartache and confusion over a love that seems diminished and worn. Central to the story is an inquiry into the decay of a once vibrant relationship, where the singer laments the intrusion of monotony and an inexplicable wound that hurts their affection.

Symbolism of Decime qué pasó

The lyrics are replete with symbolism that underscores emotional turmoil. The repeated phrase “Siento rabia” (I feel rage) symbolizes deep frustration and helplessness. The imagery of a “nest” suggests a once-safe haven now breached by neglect (“un descuido nos venció”). The use of “agoniza” (agonize) and “nostalgia” adds to the song’s mournful reflection on a past unity that seems irretrievably lost. Key phrases like “la melodía del amor” are evocative, suggesting that romance should be symphonic and harmonious, yet this union has become discordant. The lyrics poignantly convey shared doubt and a crippling lack of communicative resolution, hinted at in “la frase está en los labios de los dos” (the phrase is on both of our lips).

Decime qué pasó in historic Context

Written in 1942, Buenos Aires, “Decime qué pasó” emerged during a tumultuous period in Argentina’s history, marked by social and political upheaval. This backdrop of uncertainty and change is mirrored in the tango’s tone and theme. The post-Great Depression era saw profound shifts in societal roles and urban life, influencing tango as an expressive medium for personal and collective struggles. The song’s exploration of faltering relationships can be interpreted in the broader socio-cultural dynamics where people faced novel challenges in personal spheres amid sweeping change.

José Nieso and Miguel Nijensohn were prominent figures in the tango music scene, contributing significantly to the genre’s rich cultural tapestry with compositions that express complex emotional narratives.