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Dos fracasos

Dos fracasos is a Tango written by Miguel Caló and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1941. The Tango Dos fracasos is written by Miguel Caló, Miguel Caló has recorded Dos fracasos with the singer Alberto Podestá.
“Dos Fracasos,” meaning “Two Failures” in English, captures the haunting essence of missed dreams and lost chances. Its melody weaves the sorrow of a dance where steps never quite align, echoing the silent regrets of the heart. Each note paints the poignant story of love’s dual descent, a tender testament to the beauty found in imperfection.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Alberto Podestá

Singer

Homero Expósito

Author

Miguel Caló

Composer

1941/7/31

Date

Alberto Podestá
Alberto Podestá
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Dos fracasos

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

Letra del Tango Dos fracasos

Me sorprendí

cuando te hallé

como un dolor, sin palabras,

la voz mareada de copas

se me anudó en la garganta.

Quise gritar,

pero pa’ qué

si al fin yo estoy igual.



Sueños

que gastamos conversando

cuando

nos hablábamos de amor.

Horas

que ya están en el olvido,

sensación de haber perdido

la esperanza en el adiós.

Rabia

de sabernos tan cambiados,

miedo

de gritar esta verdad.

Somos

dos fracasos que se amaron

y partieron y olvidaron

y hoy se miran asombrados

de morder la realidad.



Vuelve otra vez

a tu rincón

que yo me voy con los años.

Ya llueve plata en mis sienes

y hay un dolor en tus manos.

Pa’ qué llorar

todo el ayer

si ya no puede ser.

English lyrics of the Tango "Dos fracasos"

I was startled

when I found you

like a pain, wordless,

my voice, dizzy from drinks,

tied a knot in my throat.

I wanted to shout,

but what for

if after all, I’m just the same.

Dreams

we wore out talking

when

we spoke of love.

Hours

now forgotten,

the feeling of having lost

hope in goodbye.

Anger

from knowing ourselves so changed,

fear

of shouting this truth.

We are

two failures who loved each other

departed and forgot

and today gaze in astonishment

at biting into reality.

Return again

to your corner

as I move on with the years.

Silver now rains on my temples

and there’s a pain in your hands.

Why cry

over all the yesterdays

if they can no longer be.

Dos fracasos by Homero Expósito

Dos fracasos is a Tango written by Homero Expósito and composed by Miguel Caló.



Story behind the Tango Dos fracasos

“Dos fracasos” or “Two Failures” in English, encapsulates a poignant encounter between two former lovers who recognize the irrevocable changes and failures in their lives and relationship. The lyrics, deeply emotional and reflective, convey a sense of resigned acceptance as they acknowledge their shared past, now mired in disappointment and loss. The song unfolds a narrative where both individuals, surprised by their unexpected reunion, find themselves confronting the harsh realities of their changed circumstances and the futility of rekindling what has been irreparably lost.



Symbolism of Dos fracasos

Homero Expósito skillfully employs symbolism to deepen the emotional impact of the lyrics. Phrases like “la voz mareada de copas” (the voice dizzy from glasses) metaphorically represent how life’s intoxications have muddled their communications and desires. Similarly, “Ya llueve plata en mis sienes” (Silver now rains on my temples) beautifully symbolizes aging, suggesting that time has left its indelible mark, contrasting with the emotional pain described as residing in their hands. These symbols poignantly address themes of time’s passage, lost dreams, and the inevitable transformations that life imposes on human desires and relations.



Dos fracasos in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1941, a time when Argentina was on the brink of significant social and political changes. This period was characterized by the rise of Peronism, which reflected and promoted a heightened sense of Argentine national identity and cultural pride. Against this backdrop, tango music, often evoking themes of nostalgia, love, and loss, resonated deeply with the public sentiment of the time. “Dos fracasos” reflects this atmosphere by delving into personal losses and changes that metaphorically could resemble the broader socio-economic shifts happening in Argentina.



Homero Expósito

Homero Expósito was a renowned Argentine lyricist and poet, famous for his deep and evocative tango lyrics. His works are celebrated for rich imagery and profound emotive quality, contributing significantly to the tango’s literary heritage.