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Dejame vivir

Dejame vivir is a Tango written by Antonio Polito and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1937. The Tango Dejame vivir is written by Antonio Polito, Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Dejame vivir with the singer Mariano Balcarce.
“Déjame vivir,” translated as “Let me live,” is a plea wrapped in melody, a tango that dances between the lines of yearning and liberation. It echoes the heart’s desire to break free from the constraints of suffocating love, urging for space to breathe and blossom. With each note, it captures the essence of longing for a life unchained.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Mariano Balcarce

Singer

Nolo López

Author

Antonio Polito

Composer

1937/9/7

Date

Mariano Balcarce
Mariano Balcarce
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Dejame vivir

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

Letra del Tango Dejame vivir

Para qué remover las cenizas
y avivar esas llamas de nuevo.
Es en vano que insistas, no puedo,
te conozco la mala intención.
No es amor, ni es cariño que sientes,
es la sed de venganza que tienes,
en tus ojos te leo tu crimen
y en tus labios una maldición.

Dejame que viva de nuevo la vida,
no ves que los años golpeándome están.
Dejame que viva si tengo en mi alma
las llagas abiertas de todo tu mal.
Me odias a muerte, ¿qué ganas con eso?
No sé qué locura te induce a matar.
Dejame que viva, se buena, se noble,
verás como el tiempo te ayuda a olvidar.

Y al final, ¿para qué tu capricho?
si sabés que no puedo quererte.
Yo he sufrido, tú sabes lo mucho,
y tu engaño mi nombre manchó.
Para qué, te repito de nuevo,
si yo sé que tus labios me engañan
y tus manos las veo manchadas
con la sangre de mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Dejame vivir"

Why stir up the ashes
and rekindle those flames anew?
It’s in vain that you insist, I cannot,
I know your ill intent.
It’s not love, nor affection that you feel,
but the thirst for revenge you have,
in your eyes I read your crime,
and on your lips, a curse.

Let me live life again,
can’t you see the years are beating me down?
Let me live if in my soul
lie the open wounds of all your harm.
You hate me to death, what do you gain from that?
I don’t know what madness drives you to kill.
Let me live, be kind, be noble,
you’ll see how time helps you forget.

And in the end, what for your whim?
if you know I cannot love you.
I have suffered, you know how much,
and your deceit has stained my name.
Why, I repeat to you again,
if I know that your lips deceive me
and I see your hands stained
with the blood of my heart.

Dejame vivir by Nolo López

Dejame vivir is a Tango written by Nolo López and composed by Antonio Polito.


Story behind the Tango Dejame vivir

The lyrics of “Dejame vivir,” which translates to “Let me live,” detail an intensely emotional plea from one individual to another, asking for freedom and cessation of torment. This narrative revolves around themes of betrayal, heartache, and the search for peace after enduring profound pain. The protagonist expresses a desire to move on from the painful memories revived by the presence of another, whose intentions are perceived as malevolent.


Symbolism of Dejame vivir

The lyrics make significant use of metaphor and vivid imagery to convey deep emotional experiences. Phrases like “remover las cenizas” (stir up the ashes) and “avivar esas llamas de nuevo” (rekindle those flames again) symbolize an unwillingness to revisit or reignite past hurts and conflicts. The mention of the protagonist reading “crimen” (crime) in someone’s eyes and a “maldición” (curse) on their lips emphasizes the perceived danger and malicious intent of the other person. The references to physical wounds—”las llagas abiertas” (open sores)—symbolize the enduring emotional scars left by these past actions.


Dejame vivir in historic Context

Recorded in 1937, amidst profound cultural and global shifts, “Dejame vivir” reflects the emotional and societal turbulence of the pre-World War II era in Argentina. During this period, Tango music often addressed themes of despair, loss, and personal strife, mirroring the mood of the society at large. This tango, with its deep introspection and emotional plea for liberation, can be seen as a reflection of the broader desire for relief from the sociopolitical pressures of the time.


Nolo López

Nolo López was an influential figure in the world of Tango, known for his emotive lyrics that often explored themes of love, betrayal, and existential angst.