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Dicen que dicen

Dicen que dicen is a Tango written by Enrique Delfino and recorded by Roberto Firpo in 1930. Roberto Firpo has recorded Dicen que dicen as an instrumental Tango.
“Dicen que dicen” translates to “They Say That They Say” in English. The title speaks to the whisper of rumors that swirl like a dance, echoing tales carried by the winds of time. In its notes, one finds the mystery of stories untold and the allure of truths hidden beneath layers of perception.

Tango

Style

Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Alberto Ballestero

Author

Enrique Delfino

Composer

1930/5/22

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Roberto Firpo
Roberto Firpo

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Dicen que dicen recorded by other Orchestras

Dicen que dicen recorded by other Orchestras

1930/5/22 – Desvelo (De flor en flor) – Carlos Gardel
1930/5/22 – El sol del 25 – Carlos Gardel
1930/5/22 – Mi madre (A mi madre) – Carlos Gardel
1930/5/22 – Por seguidora y por fiel – Carlos Gardel
1930/5/22 – Rosal de amor – Carlos Gardel
Dicen que dicen – 1930/5/22 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Dicen que dicen – 1950/12/5 – Francini-Pontier – Julio Sosa

Letra del Tango Dicen que dicen

Vení, acercáte, no tengas miedo,

que tengo el puño, ya ves, anclao.

Yo sólo quiero contarte un cuento

de unos amores que he balconeao.

Dicen que dicen, que era una mina

todo ternura, como eras vos,

que jué el orgullo de un mozo taura

de fondo bueno… como era yo.



Y bate el cuento

que en un cotorro

que era una gloria vivían los dos.

Y dice el barrio que él la quería

con la fe misma

que puse en vos.

Pero una noche

que pa’ un laburo

el taura manso

se había ausentao,

prendida de otros

amores perros

la mina aquella

se le había alzao.



Dicen que dicen, que desde entonces

ardiendo de odio su corazón,

el taura manso buscó a la paica

por cielo y tierra como hice yo.

Y cuando quiso, justo el destino,

que la encontrara, como ahura a vos,

trenzó sus manos en el cogote

de aquella perra… como hago yo…



Deje vecino… No llame a nadie.

No tenga miedo, estoy desarmao.

Yo sólo quise contarle un cuento,

pero el encono me ha traicionao…

Dicen que dicen, vecino, que era

todo ternura la que murió…

Que jué el orgullo de un mozo taura

de fondo bueno… como era yo…

English lyrics of the Tango "Dicen que dicen"

Come, come closer, don’t be afraid,

See how my fist, yes, is anchored.

I just want to tell you a story

about some lovers that I’ve watched.

They say, they say, she was a girl

all tenderness, just like you were,

the pride of a bold young man

with a good heart… just like I was.

And the story goes,

in a small room,

which was a glory, the two lived.

And the neighborhood says he loved her

with the very faith

that I put in you.

But one night,

for a job,

the gentle tough guy

had gone away,

caught in another

wicked love,

that girl

had left him.

They say, they say, since then,

burning with hatred his heart,

the gentle tough guy searched for the fallen woman

through heaven and earth just like I did.
And when fate wanted,

just when he found her, like now with you,

he tangled his hands in the neck

of that bitch… just like I do…

Leave neighbor… Don’t call anyone.

Don’t be afraid, I am unarmed.

I just wanted to tell you a story,

but resentment has betrayed me…

They say, they say, neighbor, that she was

all tenderness, the one who died…

Who was the pride of a loving tough guy

with a good heart… just like I was…

Dicen que dicen by Alberto Ballestero

Dicen que dicen is a Tango written by Alberto Ballestero and composed by Enrique Delfino.

Story behind the Tango Dicen que dicen

The lyrics of “Dicen que dicen” unfold a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. It tells the story of a man reminiscing about a past relationship marred by infidelity. He narratively draws a parallel between himself and another man, presumably narrating from the past, who suffered a similar fate. The story is expressed through a conversation or monologue where the speaker attempts to recount his painful experience ostensibly as a simple tale to a neighbor, revealing a deeper personal connection and resulting in a catastrophic ending.



Symbolism of Dicen que dicen

The symbolism in “Dicen que dicen” is intricately woven with themes of love, betrayal, and vengeance. The reference to the narrative as a “story” symbolizes the recurring patterns of human behavior and emotions, suggesting that such tales of love and pain are universal and timeless. Phrases like “que tengo el puño, ya ves, anclao” symbolize the speaker’s inability to let go of the past, as if his fist, or his resolve, is anchored. The transformation of the man from a “mozo taura de fondo bueno” (a good-hearted brave young man) to one consumed by hatred and desire for retribution reflects the deep scars left by betrayal.



Dicen que dicen in historic Context

“Dicen que dicen” was recorded in Argentina in 1930, a period marked by economic and social upheaval. The Tango genre itself, often reflecting themes of despair, loss, and nostalgia, served as an emotional outlet for the masses during times of difficulty. The portrayal of personal drama, societal judgment, and the fatalistic approach in the song mirrors the turbulent emotions and challenges faced by the society at that time. The references to “el barrio” (the neighborhood) highlights the community’s role in the personal stories, emphasizing how deeply personal experiences were intertwined with the communal fabric.



Alberto Ballestero

Alberto Ballestero was a notable lyricist in the realm of Tango, collaborating with prominent composers to create songs that resonated deeply in Argentine culture.