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Entrada prohibida

Entrada prohibida is a Tango written by Luis Teisseire and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1947. Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Entrada prohibida as an instrumental Tango.
“Entrada Prohibida,” meaning “Forbidden Entrance” in English, whispers of barriers not meant to be crossed. It evokes a dance of intrigue and defiance, where each step challenges boundaries and beckons the audacious. The music swells, daring the heart to ponder the allure of the unknown, where passion meets the thrill of trespass.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Germán Teisseire

Author

Luis Teisseire

Composer

1947/12/16

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Letra del Tango Entrada prohibida

Cuando eras una papusa

y andabas bien empilchada,

eras la paica mimada

que a tu capricho reinabas.

A los hombres los tratabas

con el desprecio más rudo,

y más de un viejo platudo

por tu culpa se arruinó.



Pero llegó

también tu San Martín

y se acabó

tu fama de cartón.

Y la que fue

la flor del berretín

se convirtió

en otra del montón.

Y tu michét

con otra se arregló,

y te largó

sin decirte por qué,

y en la pensión

el dueño se cabrió

y te prohibió

la pieza y el buyón.



Del cabaret te espiantaron

y te prohibieron la entrada,

se te acabó la parada

te perdiste en el olvido.

Y un miserable vestido

tuvieron que regalarte,

pues causa pena mirarte

de pobrecita que estás.

English lyrics of the Tango "Entrada prohibida"

When you were a dolled-up young thing,

and strutted around so finely dressed,

you were the pampered darling

who reigned at your own whim.

You treated men

with the harshest disdain,

and more than one wealthy guy

was ruined because of you.

But then your moment came,

your Saint Martin arrived,

and your fake fame

came to an end.

And she who was

the dream of passion

became just another

in the crowd.

Your guy fixed things up

with someone else,

and he ditched you

without a why,

and in the boarding house

the owner got angry

and forbade you

the room and the broth.

They kicked you out of the cabaret

and barred your entry,

your show is over,

you vanished into oblivion.

And a miserable dress

they had to give you,

for it pains to see

how poor you’ve become.

Entrada prohibida by Germán Teisseire

Entrada prohibida is a Tango written by Germán Teisseire and composed by Luis Teisseire.



Story behind the Tango Entrada prohibida

The lyrics of “Entrada prohibida” tell the story of a woman whose early life was filled with luxuries and admiration but who eventually faces decline and rejection. Initially, she is depicted as a pampered individual, idolized and ruling at her whim. Men were enamored by her, some even ruining themselves for her affection. However, a turning point comes—the phrase “tu San Martín” referring symbolically to a downfall or a moment of reckoning akin to a national hero’s day—leading to her fall from grace. The woman, once a highlight of exclusive circles, becomes just another person in the crowd, abandoned by her lover and eventually barred from the places where she once reigned.



Symbolism of Entrada prohibida

The title “Entrada prohibida,” translating to “No Entry” in English, symbolizes exclusion and a fall from favor. This theme is vividly portrayed through the rejection from places she once frequented and the societal abandonment she endures. Key phrases like “te prohibieron la entrada” and “se te acabó la parada” underline the loss of status and dignity, illustrating a steep descent from a privileged lifestyle to one of hardship and solitude. The gift of a “miserable dress” serves as a stark contrast to her former luxury, symbolizing her complete transformation and societal view as a destitute figure.



Entrada prohibida in historic Context

Written in 1947, “Entrada prohibida” emerges during a significant era in Argentine history, a time marked by political and social changes post-World War II. The narrative reflects themes common in tango music such as the volatility of fortune and the harsh realities of urban life. The portrayal of the woman’s rise and fall might subtly mirror the public’s disillusionment and fluctuating fortunes in Argentine society during this period. Such themes resonate deeply with a populace grappling with issues of identity, economic instability, and social stratification.



Germán Teisseire

Germán Teisseire was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the Tango genre, capturing deep emotional and social undercurrents of his time.