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Desorientado

Desorientado is a Tango written by Miguel Caló and recorded by José Basso in 1962. The Tango Desorientado is written by Miguel Caló, José Basso has recorded Desorientado with the singer Jorge Duran.
“Desorientado,” meaning “Disoriented” in English, captures the essence of a heart adrift in a sea of emotions. This piece sways between moments of yearning and fragments of clarity, like the dance of a lost soul searching for its anchor. Each note unfolds a story of longing, echoing the turmoil and grace of a tango, both haunting and beautiful.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Jorge Duran

Singer

Marvil

Author

Miguel Caló

Composer

1962/1/1

Date

Jorge Duran
Jorge Duran
José Basso
José Basso

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Desorientado recorded by other Orchestras

Desorientado recorded by other Orchestras

1962/1/1 – El bar de Rosendo – Angel d-Agostino
1962/1/1 – Gerardo Matos Rodriguez – Angel d-Agostino
1962/1/1 – Yo soy el tango senores – Angel d-Agostino
1962/1/1 – A la luz del candil – Jose Basso
1962/1/1 – Atardece – Jose Basso
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 negatives have come together
and disoriented, I don’t know what to do,
I think, maybe, if I’ve been a wicked man
who never dreamed… nor knew how to love.
And now that I have before me five corners
of deserted streets, I ask, which one is it?
Where should I knock? On which door?
if they all tell me, tomorrow, later!

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

And to those others, seeing me fallen,
touching their elbow, they ask: Who is he?
I tell them: I am a lost man,
because I have squandered my dreams and faith.
And now that I have before me five corners
of deserted streets, I ask, which one is it?
Where should I knock? On which door?
if they 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,” which translates to “Disoriented” in English, depicts a protagonist lost amid life’s challenges and decisions. In the lyrics, the narrator is plagued by a sense of incomprehension and desolation, expressing deep personal turmoil. The evocative imagery of standing at five corners of deserted streets symbolizes critical life choices and the frustration of not knowing which path to take. The repeated questioning of “¿dónde debo llamar?, ¿en qué puerta?” underscores a poignant quest for guidance and a place of solace, resonating with feelings of alienation and despair.


Symbolism of Desorientado

The recurring theme of desolation is symbolically reflected in the “cinco esquinas de calles desiertas” (five corners of deserted streets), which embodies life’s overwhelming choices and the isolation felt when the paths forward remain unclear. The use of “mañana, después” (tomorrow, later) by others in response to the protagonist’s inquiries portrays societal neglect or indifference, a comment on how people can be overlooked during their most vulnerable times. The act of touching the elbow amongst bystanders as they ask “¿Quién es?” (Who is it?) when seeing the protagonist in despair suggests a societal distancing from those who have fallen on hard times.


Desorientado in historic Context

Created in 1962 in Argentina, a period marked by political and economic instability, “Desorientado” mirrors the societal atmosphere of uncertainty and despair prevalent at that time. The narrative of the Tango, filled with doubt and existential dread, may reflect broader societal anxieties. The economic policies and political upheavals could have led to many feeling disoriented and disillusioned, mirroring the song’s themes of emotional and directional loss.


Marvil

Marvil, a key figure in the realm of Tango, is recognized for his profound lyrics that often encapsulate deep emotional and societal undercurrents. His work often reflects a keen insight into human emotions and social commentary.