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Desorientado

Desorientado is a Tango written by Miguel Caló and recorded by Edgardo Donato in 1955. The Tango Desorientado is written by Miguel Caló, Edgardo Donato has recorded Desorientado with the singer Oscar Peralta.
“Desorientado,” translating to “Disoriented” in English, takes listeners on a swirling journey of emotion and introspection. The music captures the sensation of losing one’s way, where familiar paths blur and the surrounding world tilts unexpectedly. Through its poignant melodies and unpredictable rhythms, this piece evokes a longing for clarity amidst the chaos of life’s uncharted map.

Tango

Style

Edgardo Donato

Orchestra

Oscar Peralta

Singer

Marvil

Author

Miguel Caló

Composer

1955/12/14

Date

Oscar Peralta
Oscar Peralta
Edgardo Donato
Edgardo Donato

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Desorientado recorded by other Orchestras

Desorientado recorded by other Orchestras

1955/12/14 – Volve – Edgardo Donato
1955/12/13 – No le digas que la quiero – Alfredo De Angelis
1955/12/13 – Pifia – Alfredo De Angelis
1955/12/13 – Bailemos – Enrique Francini
1955/12/13 – Sensiblero – Enrique Francini
Desorientado – 1956/4/6 – Miguel Calo – Carlos Roldan
Desorientado – 1955/12/14 – Edgardo Donato – Oscar Peralta
Desorientado – 1962/1/1 – Jose Basso – Jorge Duran
Desorientado – 1986/1/1 – Jose Basso – Eduardo Borda

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Desorientado

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

Letra del Tango Desorientado

Hoy que todas la contras se han dado
y desorientado no sé lo que hacer,
pienso, acaso, si he sido un malvado
que nunca ha soñado… ni supo querer.
Y hoy que tengo ante mi cinco esquinas
de calles desiertas, pregunto ¿cuál es?,
¿dónde debo llamar?, ¿en qué puerta?,
si todas me dicen, ¡mañana, después!

Después a mí…
me dicen como un extraño…
tan luego a mí
que supe ser un hermano.
Que amargo es
el estar desorientado
al no encontrar una mano
yo que tanto me brindé.
Después a mí,
que con los sueños desechos
soy capaz de abrirme el pecho
para dar mi corazón.

Y a esos otros, que al verme caído,
tocándose el codo, se dicen: ¿Quién es?
Yo les digo: que soy un perdido,
porque he derrochado mi sueño y mi fe.
Y hoy que tengo ante mi cinco esquinas
de calles desiertas, pregunto ¿cuál es?,
¿dónde debo llamar?, ¿en qué puerta?,
si todas me dicen, ¡mañana, después!

English lyrics of the Tango "Desorientado"

Now that all the odds are against me
and disoriented, I don’t know what to do,
I wonder if I have been a villain
who never dreamed… nor knew how to love.
And now that I face five street corners
of deserted streets, I ask which one is it?
Where should I knock? Which door?
if all of them tell me, tomorrow, later!

Later for me…
they speak as if to a stranger…
so soon to me
who used to be a brother.
How bitter it is
to be disoriented
not to find a hand
I who offered so much of myself.
Later for me,
with my dreams shattered
I am capable of opening my chest
to give my heart.

And to those others, who seeing me fallen,
touching their elbow, they ask: Who is he?
I tell them: I am a lost soul,
because I have squandered my dream and my faith.
And now that I face five street corners
of deserted streets, I ask which one is it?
Where should I knock? Which door?
if all tell me, tomorrow, later!

Desorientado by Marvil

Desorientado is a Tango written by Marvil and composed by Miguel Caló.



Story behind the Tango Desorientado

“Desorientado” translates to “Disoriented” in English, reflecting the central theme of confusion and uncertainty. The lyrics express the feelings of a person who feels lost and disillusioned, questioning his past actions and the goodness of his character. Amidst deserted streets and unanswered questions at every corner, the protagonist grapples with a sense of abandonment and existential indecision, symbolized by “five corners” of empty streets. His internal turmoil lies in his inability to determine the right direction or place to seek solace or understanding.



Symbolism of Desorientado

The recurring image of “five corners of deserted streets” is a strong symbol of life’s multiple, yet seemingly inaccessible options. The desolation of these streets represents isolation and the emptiness often felt when one’s dreams and trusts in life have been shattered. Phrases like “tan luego a mí” (so soon to me) and “después a mí” (afterward to me) highlight a personal sense of betrayal or disappointment from others, possibly reflecting feelings of being neglected or sidelined after having offered much to others. The profound symbolism in these lines encapsulates a poignant feeling of giving without reciprocation, enhancing the emotional depth of the lyrics.



Desorientado in historic Context

Created in the mid-1950s in Argentina, “Desorientado” emerged during a period of significant sociopolitical changes and economic instability. The lyrics’ focus on disillusionment and disorientation may mirror the broader societal sentiments of uncertainty and searching for direction. The mid-50s was a time of introspection for many, reflecting on personal and collective paths, making the theme of searching for moral and literal direction quite resonant with the Argentine audience at the time.



Marvil

Marvil, the lyricist of “Desorientado,” is known for his poignant and reflective contributions to the genre of Tango, often weaving complex emotional narratives into his compositions.