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Ebrio

Ebrio is a Tango written by Rafael Rossi and recorded by Francisco Rotundo in 1956. The Tango Ebrio is written by Rafael Rossi, Francisco Rotundo has recorded Ebrio with the singer Enrique Campos.
“Ebrio,” meaning “Drunk” in English, is a composition that sways with the intoxicating rhythm of tango. Each note stumbles and swirls like a dancer lost in the fervor of midnight, weaving stories both raw and passionate. The music captures the essence of surrender, where emotions flow freely, untamed and unrestrained, in a euphoric embrace of vulnerability.

Tango

Style

Francisco Rotundo

Orchestra

Enrique Campos

Singer

José Rial

Author

Rafael Rossi

Composer

1956/8/1

Date

Enrique Campos
Enrique Campos
Francisco Rotundo
Francisco Rotundo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Ebrio

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

Letra del Tango Ebrio

Qué malas son las mujeres

Que matan las ilusiones,

Trato de olvidar mis penas

De suavizar mi dolor.

Pero siempre me persiguen

Aquellos ojos traidores,

Con la deslumbrante fuerza

De su brillo tentador.



Son malas de curar mis amarguras

Y es fácil deducir que mis dolores,

Obra son de unos pérfidos amores

Que dañaron la fibra de mi ser.

No quiero detallar la villanía

De la autora moral de mi abandono,

A pesar de su mal, yo la perdono

Pero nunca, jamás la quiero ver.



Embriagándome la vida

Recorro los bodegones,

Quiero buscar distracciones

Para mi imaginación.

Pero su imagen maldita

Está tan en mi memoria,

Que para olvidar su historia

Necesito mucho alcohol.

English lyrics of the Tango "Ebrio"

How cruel are the women

Who kill the dreams,

I try to forget my sorrows

To soothe my pain.

But those treacherous eyes

Always haunt me,

With the dazzling strength

Of their tempting shine.

They are bad at healing my bitterness

And it’s easy to deduce that my pains,

Are the work of some perfidious loves

That damaged the fiber of my being.

I don’t want to detail the villainy

Of the moral author of my abandonment,

Despite her evil, I forgive her

But never, ever do I want to see her again.

Intoxicating my life

I wander through bars,

I want to seek distractions

For my imagination.

But her cursed image

Is so in my memory,

That to forget her story

I need a lot of alcohol.

Ebrio by José Rial

Ebrio is a Tango written by José Rial and composed by Rafael Rossi.


Story behind the Tango Ebrio

The lyrics of “Ebrio” vividly paint the portrait of a man consumed by the agony of betrayal and abandonment. Central to the song is the theme of a lover struggling with the painful memories of a treacherous love, attempting to drown his sorrows in alcohol. Through his journey in dimly lit taverns, the protagonist seeks distractions to soothe his heartache, yet finds his efforts futile as the image of his former love continues to haunt him, compelling him towards more drinking.


Symbolism of Ebrio

The word “Ebrio,” meaning ‘drunken’ or ‘inebriated’ in English, symbolizes more than just the physical act of drinking; it represents a state of helplessness and vulnerability, an escape from the bitterness of reality. The lyrics use potent symbolism such as “aquellos ojos traidores” (those treacherous eyes) and “su brillo tentador” (her tempting glow) to emphasize the enchanting yet deceptive allure of the former lover. These elements underline the intensity of the protagonist’s inner turmoil and add a layer of depth to his emotional state.


Ebrio in historic Context

Created in 1956 in Argentina, “Ebrio” reflect aspects of Argentine culture, particularly the role of tango as a medium for expressing the complex emotions associated with love, loss, and disappointment. This period in Argentina’s history was marked by political and social upheaval, and tangos like “Ebrio” offered an outlet for personal expression amidst broader societal struggles. The frequent references to “bodegones” (taverns) also contextualize the song within the Argentine tradition of finding community and solace in neighborhood bars.


José Rial

José Rial is renowned for his contributions to the genre of Tango, with a particular knack for capturing deep emotional narratives within his lyrics.