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Decime qué pasó

Decime qué pasó is a Tango written by Miguel Nijensohn and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1942. The Tango Decime qué pasó is written by Miguel Nijensohn, Julio De Caro has recorded Decime qué pasó with the singer Agustin Volpe.
“Decime qué pasó,” meaning “Tell Me What Happened,” is both a plea and a lament woven through its melody. The music sweeps through the heart’s corridors, seeking answers to sorrows left unspoken. As the notes unfold, they reveal a tapestry of longing and unresolved stories, echoing the timeless human quest for understanding amidst love and loss.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Agustin Volpe

Singer

José María Suñé

Author

Miguel Nijensohn

Composer

1942/7/2

Date

Agustin Volpe
Agustin Volpe
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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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 rage,
because tedium has arrived,
seeping into our nest
and in a moment of neglect, it defeated us.
I feel rage
for the helplessness I live in;
this love dies
wounded by something,
and I can’t find salvation for it.

Tell me what happened between us,
life isn’t the same for us both.
We’re annoyed over trivial things,
what’s happening that our love is dying?
Tell me what happened between us,
the phrase is on the lips of both of us.
Perhaps cradling
in the nostalgia of the heart,
for things of a better yesterday.

I feel rage,
for this love that is dying.
We both ask who hurts it,
we both swear: It wasn’t me.
I feel rage,
because although we are together
we feel hesitant,
without kisses that sing to us
the melody of love.

Decime qué pasó by José María Suñé

Decime qué pasó is a Tango written by José María Suñé and composed by Miguel Nijensohn.

Story behind the Tango Decime qué pasó

“Decime qué pasó” translates to “Tell me what happened” in English, a phrase that encapsulates the essence of the lyrics. The song is a poignant plea for understanding between two lovers who sense their relationship deteriorating. The lyrics express deep frustration and confusion, with the narrator feeling ‘rabia’ (rage) over the slow and inexplicable decline of their once passionate love. This narrative captures the agony of feeling helpless as something precious slips away, emphasizing the emotional turbulence and despair often associated with romantic relationships.


Symbolism of Decime qué pasó

The symbolism in “Decime qué pasó” enhances its emotional impact. The ‘nido’ (nest) represents the home or the safe space that the lovers created together, which is now invaded by ‘hastío’ (weariness), suggesting a loss of enthusiasm and joy in their relationship. This intrusion is described as gradual, highlighting the slow, often unnoticed deterioration of love. The repeated questioning, “Decime qué pasó entre nosotros,” symbolizes a desperate need for clarity and closure. Furthermore, the ‘nostalgia’ and memories of a ‘better yesterday’ underscore the pain of contrast between the past happiness and present discontent, augmenting the tragic tone of the tango.


Decime qué pasó in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1942, a period marked globally by World War II, and locally by political and social upheavals in Argentina. These were times of uncertainty and melancholy, emotions that resonate deeply in the lyrics of “Decime qué pasó.” The longing for better days and the confusion and frustration reflect the broader societal mood of the era, imbuing the song with a universal appeal that transcends the personal and taps into the collective emotional landscape of the Argentine public at the time.


José María Suñé

José María Suñé was an Argentine lyricist known for his poignant and deeply evocative lyrics in the tango genre.