Dejame con mis centavos

Dejame con mis centavos is a Tango written by Aldo Junnissi and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1962. The Tango Dejame con mis centavos is written by Aldo Junnissi, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Dejame con mis centavos with the singer Jorge Valdez.

The piece is titled “Déjame con mis centavos,” which translates to “Leave Me with My Pennies” in English. It evokes a sense of longing and resilience, capturing the essence of holding onto what little remains in times of hardship. The title suggests a deep connection to modest treasures, symbolizing both material possessions and emotional values that define one’s identity.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Jorge Valdez

Singer

Armando Cereminati

Author

Aldo Junnissi

Composer

1962/9/10

Date

Jorge Valdez

Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Dejame con mis centavos

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

Letra del Tango Dejame con mis centavos

Dinero…
Dominas el mundo con mano de acero.
Enfrentas los hombres, desatas la guerra.
Y nada te importa si no tienes alma
Ni sangran tus venas.

Por vos el amigo, traiciona sin pena
El hijo que hoy duda de su madre buena.
Destruyes lo hermoso, lo que tú creaste
Y sobre las ruinas y el ser que agoniza
Presiento tu risa, tu risa fatal.

Dinero…
Si de tenerte a montones
A cambio de ser tu esclavo,
Dejame con mis centavos
Y mis pobres ilusiones.
Dinero…
Si me dejas ser amigo,
Hijo, hermano,
Así te quiero…

English lyrics of the Tango "Dejame con mis centavos"

Money…
You rule the world with an iron hand.
You confront men, you unleash wars.
And you do not care if you have no soul
Or if your veins do not bleed.

For you, a friend betrays without remorse,
A son now doubts his good mother.
You destroy the beautiful, what you created,
And over the ruins and the dying soul,
I sense your laugh, your fatal laugh.

Money…
If having you in abundance
Means being your slave,
Leave me with my pennies
And my humble dreams.
Money…
If you let me be a friend,
A son, a brother,
That’s how I love you…

Dejame con mis centavos by Armando Cereminati

Dejame con mis centavos is a Tango written by Armando Cereminati and composed by Aldo Junnissi.

Story behind the Tango Dejame con mis centavos

The lyrics of “Dejame con mis centavos” present a poignant critique of money’s influence on society and human relations. The song narrates the story of an individual’s realization of the corrupting power of money, which, despite its capacity to dominate the world, lacks soul and compassion. The poignant plea, “Dejame con mis centavos” which translates to “Leave me with my pennies,” embodies a desire to retain personal integrity and modest dreams amidst the corrupting power of wealth.

Symbolism of Dejame con mis centavos

The tango uses money as a central symbol, attributing to it almost personified traits; it’s described as having a grip of steel, instigating wars, and lacking soul. The juxtaposition of money’s power against the modest “centavos” highlights the vast disparity between wealth and the simple, earnest desires of the common person. The repeated references to relationships—friends betraying without sorrow and sons doubting their good mothers—illustrate the destructive impact of greed on fundamental human connections.