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Fueye

Fueye is a Tango written by Charlo and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1942. The Tango Fueye is written by Charlo, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Fueye with the singer Francisco Fiorentino.
“Fueye” translates to “bellows” in English, an essential component of the bandoneón, breathing life into melodies with every squeeze and extension. Just as bellows feed the fire with vital air, “Fueye” ignites the dance floor with its pulsating rhythm and longing sighs. Enveloped in its embrace, each note becomes a whisper of nostalgia and passion.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Francisco Fiorentino

Singer

Homero Manzi

Author

Charlo

Composer

1942/6/12

Date

Francisco Fiorentino
Francisco Fiorentino
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Fueye

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

Letra del Tango Fueye

Cuando llegó, te oí reir
cuando se fue, lloró tu son
en tu teclado está, como escondida
hermano bandoneón toda mi vida.
Con tu viruta de emoción está encendida
la llama oscura de tu ausencia
y de mi amor.
Cuando llegó, te oí reir
cuando se fue, lloró tu sol.

Fueye, no andés goteando tristezas,
fueye, que tu rezongo me apena.
Vamos, no hay que perder la cabeza,
vamos, que ya sabemos muy bien
que no hay que hacer,
que ya se fue de nuestro lao
y que a los dos no has tirao
en el rincón de los recuerdos muertos.
Fueye, no andés goteando amargura
Vamos, hay que saber olvidar.

Cuando llegó, cristal de amor.
Cuando se fue, voz de rencor.
Guardé su ingratitud dentro‘e tu caja
y con tu manta azul le hice mortaja.
Esa es la historia del castillo de baraja
que levantamos a tu arrullo bandoneón.
Cuando llegó, cristal de amor.
Cuando se fue, voz de rencor.

Fueye, no andés goteando tristezas,
fueye, que tu rezongo me apena.
Vamos, no hay que perder la cabeza.
Vamos, si ya sabemos muy bien
que no hay que hacer,
que ya se fue de nuestro lao,
y que a los dos nos ha tirao
en el rincón de los recuerdos muertos.
Fueye, no andes goteando amargura.
Vamos, hay que saber olvidar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Fueye"

When he arrived, I heard you laugh
When he left, your dream cried on.
In your keys, hidden there, I find
Brother bandoneón, all of my life.
With your shavings of emotion ignited
The dark flame of your absence
And of my love.
When he arrived, I heard you laugh
When he left, cried your sun.

Accordion, stop dripping sorrow,
Accordion, your groaning pains me.
Come on, we must not lose our minds,
Come on, we know very well now
There’s nothing to do,
Now he’s gone from our side
And tossed us both
In the corner of dead memories.
Accordion, stop dripping bitterness.
Come on, we must learn to forget.

When he arrived, love’s crystal sounds.
When he left, voice of spite.
I kept his ingratitude inside your box
And with your blue blanket, I made his shroud.
That’s the story of the card castle
We built to your lullaby, bandoneón.
When he arrived, love’s crystal sounds.
When he left, voice of spite.

Accordion, stop dripping sorrow,
Accordion, your groaning pains me.
Come on, we must not lose our minds,
Come on, if we already know well
There’s nothing to do,
Now he’s gone from our side,
And tossed us both
In the corner of dead memories.
Accordion, stop dripping bitterness.
Come on, we must learn to forget.

Fueye by Homero Manzi

Fueye is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Charlo.

Story behind the Tango Fueye

Fueye is a poignant exploration of loss and memory, resonating through the melancholic strains of a bandoneón—a quintessential symbol of tango music. The lyrics personify the bandoneón, imbuing it with emotions that parallel the human experience of joy and sorrow tied to love’s fleeting presence. The narrative details the arrival and departure of a loved one, painting a vivid emotional landscape that speaks to universal themes of love, abandonment, and the passage of time. The bandoneón serves as a keeper of memories, its music a backdrop to moments of laughter and tears. Through its haunting notes, it becomes a witness to personal history, encapsulating life’s joys and pains.

Symbolism of Fueye

In Fueye, the bandoneón symbolizes the voice of the heart, capturing the melancholy and bittersweet nature of human emotion. The repeated plea to the “fueye” (slang for bandoneón) not to “drip sadness” or “bitterness” underscores a deep yearning to move past grief and embrace the possibility of forgetting. The vivid imagery of “cristal de amor” and “voz de rencor” vividly contrasts love’s purity with the bitterness of betrayal. The “mortaja” made from the bandoneón’s “manta azul” powerfully symbolizes the end of a romantic era—a burial of past dreams within the instrument’s embrace. The tango’s refrain, urging not to let sorrow take over, reflects a universal struggle between remembering and forgetting, a central tension in the human experience of loss.

Fueye in historic Context

Composed in Buenos Aires in 1942, Fueye resonates with the cultural and historical context of early 20th century Argentina, a period marked by social and political changes. Tango, often associated with the immigrant neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, encapsulated the yearnings and heartaches of its people. The song’s themes of longing and remembrance reflect the collective consciousness of a city that was both vibrant and melancholic—a hub for the exchange of rich cultural traditions and personal narratives. During this era, Buenos Aires was a city in flux, absorbing diverse influences while nurturing cultural forms like tango that spoke to its unique identity.

About Homero Manzi

Homero Manzi was a renowned Argentine lyricist and poet, celebrated for his evocative contributions to tango music, capturing profound emotional depth and social commentary through his poignant lyrics. His work remains influential in the tango genre, illustrating the spirit and soul of Buenos Aires.