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Desencuentro

Desencuentro is a Tango written by Aníbal Troilo and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1962. The Tango Desencuentro is written by Aníbal Troilo, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Desencuentro with the singer Alfredo Belusi.
“Desencuentro,” translated into English as “Disconnection,” captures the essence of missed encounters and unfulfilled longing. It speaks to the silent spaces between two souls searching desperately yet finding only echoes of what might have been. This music whispers the heartache of parallel paths, forever close, yet never converging, a dance where the steps never quite align.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Alfredo Belusi

Singer

Cátulo Castillo

Author

Aníbal Troilo

Composer

1962/8/1

Date

Alfredo Belusi
Alfredo Belusi
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Desencuentro

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

Letra del Tango Desencuentro

Estás desorientado y no sabés
qué ‘trole’ hay que tomar para seguir.
Y en este desencuentro con la fe
querés cruzar el mar y no podés.
La araña que salvaste te picó
-¡qué vas a hacer!-
y el hombre que ayudaste te hizo mal
-¡dale nomás!-
Y todo el carnaval
gritando pisoteó
la mano fraternal
que Dios te dio.

¡Qué desencuentro!
¡Si hasta Dios está lejano!
Llorás por dentro,
todo es cuento, todo es vil.

En el corso a contramano
un grupí trampeó a Jesús…
No te fíes ni de tu hermano,
se te cuelgan de la cruz…

Quisiste con ternura, y el amor
te devoró de atrás hasta el riñón.
Se rieron de tu abrazo y ahí nomás
te hundieron con rencor todo el arpón

Amargo desencuentro, porque ves
que es al revés…
Creiste en la honradez
y en la moral…
¡qué estupidez!

Por eso en tu total
fracaso de vivir,
ni el tiro del final
te va a salir.

English lyrics of the Tango "Desencuentro"

You’re lost and you don’t know
which ‘trolley’ to catch to continue.
And in this disconnection with faith,
you want to cross the sea but you can’t.
The spider you saved bit you
-what are you going to do!-
and the man you helped harmed you
-go on then!-
And all the carnival
trampled shouting
the brotherly hand
that God gave you.

What a disconnection!
Even God is distant!
You cry inside,
everything is a tale, everything is vile.

In the counterflow parade
a trickster fooled Jesus…
Don’t trust even your brother,
they’ll hang you from the cross…

You wanted with tenderness, and love
devoured you from back to kidney.
They laughed at your embrace and right there
they sunk the harpoon in you with spite.

Bitter mismatch, because you see
it is the opposite…
You believed in honesty
and in morals…
what foolishness!

Therefore in your total
failure to live,
not even the final shot
will work out for you.

Desencuentro by Cátulo Castillo

Desencuentro is a Tango written by Cátulo Castillo and composed by Aníbal Troilo.


Story behind the Tango Desencuentro

Desencuentro” translates to “Mismatch” or “Disappointment” in English, encapsulating the theme of disillusionment and the harsh realities of life. The lyrics tell the story of someone experiencing betrayal and disappointment, both personally and more broadly. At multiple points, the narrator describes instances where acts of kindness and trust are exploited, leading to feelings of betrayal and cynicism.


Symbolism of Desencuentro

The tango uses vivid imagery and symbolism to enhance its message. Referring to a ‘trole’ or old tram, represents being lost or unsure of the direction to take, which symbolizes life’s uncertainties and challenges. The line, “The spider that you saved bit you,” symbolizes ingratitude and betrayal from others, despite good intentions and acts. Furthermore, the phrase, “In the counterflow corso, a group tricked Jesus,” juxtaposes religious imagery with betrayal, highlighting the depth of human deceit and mistrust even to divine figures. This is intensified by the line, “Don’t even trust your brother, they hang you from the cross,” inferring deep mistrust and disillusionment within personal relationships.


Desencuentro in Historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1962, a time when Argentina faced social and political upheaval, with shifts between democracy and military rule which may have influenced the disillusioned tone of the lyrics. The historical and geographical context reflects a period of uncertainty and transition, echoing the sentiments of mistrust and betrayal depicted in the tango. The societal unrest during this time may have shaped Castillo’s relatively darker outlook on love, friendship, and societal interactions.


Cátulo Castillo

Cátulo Castillo was a prominent Argentine tango lyricist and poet known for his deeply evocative lyrics and collaborations with leading musicians.