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Doblando el codo

Doblando el codo is a Tango written by Eduardo Del Piano and recorded by José Basso in 1954. The Tango Doblando el codo is written by Eduardo Del Piano, José Basso has recorded Doblando el codo with the singer Rodolfo Galé.
“Doblando el codo,” which translates to “Rounding the Corner,” captures the essence of both anticipation and change. The music sways with the tension of an approaching turn, where uncertainty meets hope at each step. With every note, it paints a journey of life’s unexpected transitions, inviting listeners to embrace the unknown path ahead.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Rodolfo Galé

Singer

Juan Manuel Mañueco

Author

Eduardo Del Piano

Composer

1954/9/23

Date

Rodolfo Galé
Rodolfo Galé
José Basso
José Basso

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Doblando el codo

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

Letra del Tango Doblando el codo

Hoy el libro de mi vida va quedándose sin hojas
Y sin pena, resignado, sé que pronto he de morir,
Hay un algo que me dice que ya estoy sobre la hora
Y yo quiero francamente confesarle mi sentir.
No me importa que comenten lo que he sido en el pasado
Porque sé que mi conciencia no me puede reprochar,
P´ al amigo fui un amigo, para muchos un hermano
Y en las cartas de la vida me jugué sin titubear.

Respeté, me respetaron, fui derecho
En las malas y en las buenas,
Nunca tuve una agachada, fui leal de corazón…
Hasta un mango me ha faltado, muchas noches
Y las penas me han sobrado,
Yo conozco la amargura
De faltarme pa´ comer, un cacho ´e pan.

Las mujeres que cruzaron el jardín de mi existencia
Y a su paso destrozaron con su engaño mi ilusión,
Sólo hastío me dejaron, y hoy me dice la experiencia
Que el amor de nada sirve, sin calor de corazón.
Yo no quiero que me lloren, pero el día que me muera
Sólo quiero que me arrulle con su canto, un bandoneón,
Que me pongan en las manos el retrato de mi vieja
Pa´ llevármelo conmigo, hasta el último rincón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Doblando el codo"

Today, the book of my life is rapidly losing pages,
And without sorrow, resigned, I know I must soon die.
Something tells me my time is nearly up,
And I truly want to confess my feelings.
I don’t care what they say about my past
Because I know my conscience has nothing to reproach me for,
To a friend, I was a friend, to many a brother,
And in the cards of life, I played without hesitation.

I respected, and was respected, I was upright
Through thick and thin.
I never backed down; I was loyal at heart…
There were times I lacked even a dime, many nights,
And sorrows were plentiful.
I know the bitterness
Of lacking just a piece of bread to eat.

The women who crossed the garden of my existence
And shattered my illusions with their deceit as they went,
Left me nothing but weariness, and now experience tells me
That love is useless without warmth in the heart.
I don’t want them to cry for me, but the day I die
I just want to be cradled by the song of a bandoneón,
And to hold in my hands the portrait of my mother,
To take it with me, to the very last corner.

Doblando el codo by Juan Manuel Mañueco

Doblando el codo is a Tango written by Juan Manuel Mañueco and composed by Eduardo Del Piano.



Story behind the Tango Doblando el codo

The tango “Doblando el codo” portrays a reflective and somber narrative, focusing on the themes of life evaluation, inevitable mortality, and existential resignation. The protagonist recounts their life’s journey, acknowledging the emptiness of pages left in the book of life and accepting the proximity of death. Through stark imagery and a confessional tone, the lyrics delve into a personal manifesto of having lived a life true to oneself and others, despite the hardships and betrayals experienced, particularly from false lovers and friends.



Symbolism of Doblando el codo

“Doblando el codo,” which translates to “Bending the elbow,” symbolically refers to the act of drinking—a common metaphor for seeking solace in alcohol amidst despair and reflection. The poignant imagery of life being a book running out of pages personifies life as a temporal journey nearing its end. The tangible details—like the photo of the narrator’s mother and the request for a bandoneón to lull him at death—add a deep personal and cultural resonance, spotlighting the intrinsic Argentine identity tied in with tango and familial bonds.



Doblando el codo in historic Context

Recorded in 1954, a period marked by cultural and political shifts in Argentina, “Doblando el codo” embodies the melancholic essence of tango music, reflecting the broader societal undertones of the time. This era was rife with social challenges, and tango often captured the common man’s struggle, disenchantment, and romantic despair. The bitter taste of disillusionment in romantic and friendly relations highlighted in the song mirrors the pervasive societal sentiment of the time.



Juan Manuel Mañueco

Juan Manuel Mañueco was a noted Argentine lyricist, contributing to the tango genre with his introspective and often poignant lyrics.