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Farabute

Farabute is a Tango written by Joaquín Barreiro and recorded by Roberto Firpo in 1928. The Tango Farabute is written by Joaquín Barreiro, Roberto Firpo has recorded Farabute with the singer Teófilo Ibáñez.
“Farabute,” translated from Spanish as “rogue,” captures the essence of a cunning and sly character. In the lively rhythm of a tango, the music weaves tales of charm and mischief, embodying the spirit of an audacious trickster. Here, each note dances with audacity, inviting listeners into a world where the rogue thrives amidst shadows and allure.

Tango

Style

Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Teófilo Ibáñez

Singer

Antonio Casciani

Author

Joaquín Barreiro

Composer

1928/5/31

Date

Teófilo Ibáñez
Teófilo Ibáñez
Roberto Firpo
Roberto Firpo

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Farabute recorded by other Orchestras

Farabute recorded by other Orchestras

1928/5/31 – Viva la patria – Roberto Firpo
1928/5/31 – Mi Buenos Aires (2) – Roberto Firpo
1928/5/31 – Jazmin de amor – Roberto Firpo
1928/5/31 – Fuegos artificiales – Roberto Firpo
1928/5/31 – El amanecer – Roberto Firpo
Farabute – 1949/7/26 – Juan D-Arienzo – Alberto Echague
Farabute – 1928/5/31 – Roberto Firpo – Teofilo Ibanez

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Farabute

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

Letra del Tango Farabute

Farabute ilusionado por la mersa de magnates

que enfarolan su presencia con suntuosa posición,

no manyás pobre franela, que aquél que nació en un catre

a vivir modestamente la suerte lo condenó.

Sos la escoria remanyada que esgunfiás con tu presencia

de chitrulo sin carpeta, residuo del arrabal

tus hazañas de malevo al cuaderno de la ausencia

con el lápiz del recuerdo te las voy a enumerar.



Clandestino de carreras

a ratitos quinielero,

así te hacés las chirolas

con que a veces te empilchás.

En tu casa todo el año

a la hora del puchero,

enyantás de prepotencia

lo que nunca te ganás



Deschavate farabute, no naciste pa’ cafishio

al laburo dedicate que allí está tu salvación

recordá tu madrecita… hace un mes en el hospicio

muriendo, a tus hermanitos suplicando señaló.

Ya que en su triste existencia como trapo la has tratado

ni un halago tan siquiera le supiste demostrar,

hoy tenés frente a la vida la misión que te ha encargado

que la santa desde el cielo te sabrá recompensar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Farabute"

Charlatan, deceived by a gang of magnates
who flaunt their presence with their sumptuous stance,
you do not realize, poor beings, that one born in a humble bed
is doomed by fate to live modestly.

You are the scum, the swept-up remains, contaminating with your presence
a nobody without means, dregs of the slums,
your thuggish exploits, on the ledger of absence,
with the pencil of memory, I will tally for you.

Clandestine in races,
occasionally a gambler,
that’s how you make the small change
with which you sometimes dress up.
In your home all year round
at mealtime,
you forcibly take
what you never earned.

Expose yourself, charlatan, you were not born for pimping,
dedicate yourself to work, there lies your salvation,
remember your mother… a month ago in the hospice
dying, she pointed, pleading for your siblings.

Since in her sad existence you treated her like a rag,
never even showing her a hint of kindness,
today you face a mission in life, entrusted to you,
that the saint from heaven will know how to reward.

Farabute by Antonio Casciani

Farabute is a Tango written by Antonio Casciani and composed by Joaquín Barreiro.



Story behind the Tango Farabute

“Farabute” dramatizes the life of a con artist or deceiver in the Buenos Aires of the early 20th century, using vivid narrative and rich imagery. The primary theme is a caution against deceit and the call for redemption through honest work. Antonio Casciani paints a picture of a character who, instead of earning an honest living, chooses to manipulate and live off the vices within society. This character ignores the plight of their mother, who suffered in her final days, pointing to a poignant narrative of moral decay and familial neglect.



Symbolism of Farabute

Several key phrases deepen the understanding of “Farabute”. For instance, “deschavate farabute, no naciste pa’ cafishio” translates to “expose yourself, rascal, you were not born to be a pimp”. This line suggests that the protagonist was not destined for a life of manipulation, urging a return to righteousness. Casciani’s use of the phrase “al laburo dedicate que alli está tu salvación” which means “dedicate yourself to work where your salvation lies”, uses ‘work’ symbolically to mean honorable and ethical living. Substantial use of local slang and settings like the ‘puchero’ (a common stew) represents the everyday lifestyle, grounding the story in relatable imagery that further contrasts the protagonist’s chosen path.



Farabute in historic Context

Recorded in 1928, during a period where Buenos Aires was a melting pot of culture and societal change, “Farabute” reflected contemporary social issues. The late 1920s in Argentina were marked by a transition towards urbanization and industrialization which brought about significant social changes. Immigrants filled the cities, and the gap between the rich and the poor widened. This setting forms a backdrop for the song, mirroring the societal structures that possibly influenced the antagonist’s wayward behavior and the emphasis on returning to an honest, work-driven life.



Antonio Casciani

Antonio Casciani was an influential figure in the Tango genre, known for capturing the spirit and struggles of early 20th-century Argentina in his compositions.