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Desesperanza

Desesperanza is a Tango written by Federico Scorticati and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1939. The Tango Desesperanza is written by Federico Scorticati, Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Desesperanza with the singer Mario Corrales.
“Desesperanza,” meaning “Hopelessness” in English, envelops the listener in a haunting melody that echoes the depths of sorrow. Like a tango of shadows, it moves with a heavy heart through the dimly lit alleys of despair, where every note weeps. This piece delves deep into the soul’s longing, painting an evocative portrait of unfulfilled desires and vanished dreams.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Mario Corrales

Singer

Manuel Meaños

Author

Federico Scorticati

Composer

1939/9/7

Date

Mario Corrales
Mario Corrales
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Desesperanza

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

Letra del Tango Desesperanza

Dame fuerzas, pobre corazón
Sin aflojar, que al esperar hay ansias nuevas,
Mi amor es tan brutal
Que hasta matar piensa llegar…

Dame fuerzas, no he de fracasar
Que va mi hombría en la ocasión,
Y llevo en juego
También mi pobre corazón.

Cuando la tuve, no vi
Cuánta ternura por mí,
Su corazón ofreció
Sin queja.
Otro cariño busqué
Y su ternura olvidé,
Y hoy por volverla a tener
Me muero.

Tuve la noche y busqué
Andar a tientas, solo y sin fe,
Hoy que perdido en sombras estoy
Busco la luz y a tientas yo voy.

Yo que llegué a despreciar
Hoy sólo sé mendigar,
Y en su limosna estará
Mi paz.

English lyrics of the Tango "Desesperanza"

Give me strength, poor heart
Don’t falter, for in waiting there are new desires,
My love is so brutal
It even thinks of killing…

Give me strength, I must not fail
For my manhood is at stake,
And my poor heart
Is also on the line.

When I had her, I did not see
How much tenderness she harbored for me,
Her heart she offered
Without a complaint.
I sought another love
And forgot her tenderness,
And now, to have her back,
I am dying.

I had the night and chose
To grope in the dark, alone and faithless,
Now lost in shadows,
I seek the light and grope my way.

I, who once scorned,
Now only know how to beg,
And in her charity will be
My peace.

Desesperanza by Manuel Meaños

Desesperanza is a Tango written by Manuel Meaños and composed by Federico Scorticati.



Story behind the Tango Desesperanza

“Desesperanza,” which translates to “Hopelessness” in English, expresses profound emotional turmoil and the pining for lost love. The lyrics narrate the speaker’s journey from taking love for granted to a state of desperate yearning. Initially, the protagonist does not appreciate the deep affection and tenderness offered, seeking happiness elsewhere. This abandonment of a true but undervalued love leads to a poignant quest to reclaim it, filled with regret and a plea for emotional strength.



Symbolism of Desesperanza

The recurring request, “Dame fuerzas, pobre corazón” (Give me strength, poor heart) symbolizes the internal struggle and desperation faced by the narrator. This plea emphasizes the vulnerability and frailty of the heart in times of emotional distress. The phrase “Mi amor es tan brutal, que hasta matar piensa llegar…” (My love is so brutal, that it even thinks of killing…) could indicate the intensity and potentially destructive nature of his feelings, hinting at the deep despair and uncontrollable emotions that lead to self-destructive thoughts.



Desesperanza in historic Context

“Desesperanza” was penned in 1939, a period marked by global instability preluding the Second World War, reflecting a universal theme of loss and longing. Argentina in the late 1930s was undergoing significant political and social changes which may also mirror the personal turbulence expressed in the tango. The country faced economic challenges and a shift towards populism that could resonate with the themes of personal struggle and societal change observed in the lyrics.



Manuel Meaños

Manuel Meaños was an Argentine lyricist known for his emotionally resonant and profound tango lyrics that often encapsulated themes of love, loss, and existential despair.