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Derrotado

Derrotado is a Tango written by Antonio María Arcieri and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1956. The Tango Derrotado is written by Antonio María Arcieri, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Derrotado with the singer Roberto Florio.
“Derrotado,” meaning “Defeated” in English, unfolds like a dance of melancholy, each note heavy with the weight of lost battles. The music captures the essence of a heart weary from endless struggles, yet still beating with a quiet resilience. In its mournful melody, there is a whisper of hope, a testament to enduring strength amidst the shadows.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Roberto Florio

Singer

José Demetrio Terragno

Author

Antonio María Arcieri

Composer

1956/9/27

Date

Roberto Florio
Roberto Florio
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Derrotado recorded by other Orchestras

Derrotado recorded by other Orchestras

1956/9/27 – A la luz del candil – Carlos di Sarli
1956/9/26 – Muchacha – Hector Varela
1956/9/26 – Y besame otra vez – Hector Varela
1956/10/2 – Manantial – Edgardo Donato
1956/9/20 – Que me quiten lo bailao – Juan D-Arienzo
Derrotado – 1956/9/27 – Carlos di Sarli – Roberto Florio
Derrotado – 1956/5/11 – Enrique Rodriguez – Oscar Galan

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Derrotado

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

Letra del Tango Derrotado

Cuántas veces yo me alcé para gritar
Mas el corazón me frenó,
Y de nuevo resignándome a mi mal
Ante el embrujo de tu voz
Arrodillándome a tu amor.

Yo no acierto a comprender
Por qué razón,
Me enredaste en tu vida
Si después,
Cuando yo te di mi corazón
Te fuiste,
Negándome ese querer.

Yo quemé en tus amores lo mejor de mi ilusión
Y perdí la esperanza de llegar a reaccionar,
Ya sin fe, sin cariño, derrotado,
Hoy repaso con tristeza los momentos del pasado.

Sin saber por qué vuelve a mi memoria, ése, tu amor,
Sin poder arrancarte ni gritarte mi dolor,
Sé que estás en mi vida, tanto y tanto
Que te busco en mi quebranto, aliviando al corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Derrotado"

How many times I rose to shout
But my heart held me back,
And once again resigning to my plight
Under the enchantment of your voice
Kneeling to your love.

I can’t seem to understand
Why,
You tangled me in your life
If later,
When I gave you my heart
You left,
Denying me that love.

I burned the best of my dreams for your love
And lost the hope to ever react,
Now without faith, without love, defeated,
Today I sadly review the moments of the past.

Without knowing why that love of yours returns to my memory,
Without being able to tear you away or cry out my pain,
I know you’re in my life, so much,
That I seek you in my anguish, easing my heart.

Derrotado by Antonio María Arcieri

Derrotado is a Tango written by an unknown author and composed by Antonio María Arcieri.

Story behind the Tango Derrotado

Derrotado weaves a poignant narrative of unreciprocated love and emotional defeat. The lyrics portray the speaker’s longing and internal struggle as they attempt to express their heartbreak and reconcile with the sorrow of a failed relationship. At the core of this tango is an exploration of resilience in the face of unfulfilled love, as well as the bitter acceptance of emotional defeat. The imagery of being “arrodillándome a tu amor” (kneeling to your love) reflects submission and vulnerability, while the speaker’s retrospective journey conveys a deep sense of nostalgic sorrow.

Symbolism of Derrotado

The song employs several powerful symbols and language choices to enhance its emotional depth. The speaker’s attempt to “gritar” (shout) only to be silenced by their heart captures the inner conflict between head and heart, reason and emotion. Phrases like “quemé en tus amores lo mejor de mi ilusión” (I burned the best of my dreams in your love) symbolize the sacrifice of dreams and hope, while “derrotado” (defeated) encapsulates the overarching theme of acceptance of defeat and lost love. The lyrics evoke the haunting persistence of memory and love, emphasized through the notions of constantly reliving past moments and seeking solace in reminiscence.

Derrotado in historic Context

Derrotado was created in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1956, a time when tango was a significant cultural expression, reflecting the complexities of urban life, romance, and personal struggle. Post-war Argentina faced political tensions and social changes, and themes of defeat and longing resonated deeply within the context of this increasingly modern yet uncertain society. The lyrics of Derrotado might reflect the broader existential and emotional challenges faced by individuals during this era.

About Antonio María Arcieri

Antonio María Arcieri was an influential composer in tango music, known for his capacity to create compositions that resonated with deep emotional themes, embodying the soul of Argentine culture and music.