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Dicen que dicen

Dicen que dicen is a Tango written by Enrique Delfino and recorded by Francini-Pontier in 1950. The Tango Dicen que dicen is written by Enrique Delfino, Francini-Pontier has recorded Dicen que dicen with the singer Julio Sosa.
“Dicen que dicen” translates to “They Say That They Say” in English. This evocative phrase hints at the swirling rumors and whispered stories that dance through our lives, much like the steps of a tango. It speaks to the power of words, the way they weave through the air, creating a melody of mystery and intrigue, always leaving us on the edge of truth and fiction.

Tango

Style

Francini-Pontier

Orchestra

Julio Sosa

Singer

Alberto Ballestero

Author

Enrique Delfino

Composer

1950/12/5

Date

Julio Sosa
Julio Sosa
Francini-Pontier
Francini-Pontier

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Dicen que dicen recorded by other Orchestras

Dicen que dicen recorded by other Orchestras

1950/12/5 – Delirio – Francini-Pontier
1950/12/4 – El rapido – Hector Varela
1950/12/4 – Un bailongo – Hector Varela
1950/12/8 – La calle maldita – Osvaldo Fresedo
1950/12/8 – Tu piel de jazmin – Osvaldo Fresedo
Dicen que dicen – 1930/5/22 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Dicen que dicen – 1950/12/5 – Francini-Pontier – Julio Sosa

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Dicen que dicen

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

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 here, approach, don’t be afraid,
you see, I’ve got my fist, it’s anchored.
I just want to tell you a story
about a love that I’ve glimpsed from my balcony.
They say that there was a girl
all tenderness, just like you were,
who was the pride of a brave young man
with a good heart… just like I was.

And the story goes
that in a little shack
that was a glory, the two lived.
And the neighborhood says that he loved her
with the very faith
that I placed in you.
But one night,
for a job,
the gentle brave
had left,
caught in other
cruel loves,
that girl
had eloped.

They say that since then,
with his heart burning with hate,
the gentle brave sought the girl
through heaven and earth just as I did.
And when fate would have it,
that he would find her, just now as I found you,
he clenched his hands around the neck
of that bitch… just as I do…

Stop, neighbor… Don’t call anyone.
Don’t be afraid, I’m unarmed.
I only wanted to tell a story,
but spite has betrayed me…
They say, neighbor, that she
was all tenderness, the one who died…
That she was the pride of a brave young man
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

“Dicen que dicen” (They say that they say) by Alberto Ballestero tells the haunting tale of love, betrayal, and revenge. It explores the emotional journey of a man who recounts his tragic love story, paralleling it with another from his past. The narrative is structured through a conversation, perhaps with a neighbor, where he explains how his bitter experience mirrors that of another couple, culminating in an act of violence driven by betrayal. The story is punctuated by expressions of tenderness juxtaposed with the dark realization of deception, illustrating the transformative power of heartbreak.



Symbolism of Dicen que dicen

The lyric “yo sólo quiero contarte un cuento” (I just want to tell you a story) is symbolic, using the anecdote as a mask for the character’s deep-seated pain and betrayal. The repetitive structure, where phrases like “Dicen que dicen” introduce different segments, holds a mirror to the societal gossip and the shaping of public perception, reflecting the deep wounds carried by the narrator. The woman described as “todo ternura” (all tenderness) and later contrasted with “prendida de otros amores perros” (caught in other dog loves) underlines a shift from idealization to the harsh reality of human flaws and betrayal. This pivot emphasizes the fragility of trust and the sting of abandonment.



Dicen que dicen in historic Context

Recorded in 1950, “Dicen que dicen” emerges from a period in Argentina marked by political and social transformation, echoing themes of personal and societal upheaval. The tango, as a genre, often captures the melancholic spirit of the Argentine psyche, embodying themes of loss, nostalgia, and the pain of the common people. The geographical context, likely set in the urban sprawl of Buenos Aires, reflects the culturally rich, yet often economically and emotionally harsh realities of life in the city. Streets and neighborhoods mentioned might represent the typical settings where tango culture thrived, serving as backdrops for stories of love, betrayal, and survival.



Alberto Ballestero

Alberto Ballestero was an important figure in the tango genre, known for his poignant lyrics that often reflected deep emotional and social undercurrents.