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Guapo y varón

Guapo y varón is a Tango written by Enrique Delfino and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1940. The Tango Guapo y varón is written by Enrique Delfino, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Guapo y varón with the singer Jorge Ortiz.
“Guapo y varón,” translated into English as “Handsome and Manly,” is a compelling piece that captures the essence of its title with a bold, rhythmic elegance. The term “guapo” signifies not just physical allure but also a charismatic confidence that commands attention. “Varón,” translating to manly, embodies strength and the timeless virtues of honor and integrity woven into each note.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Jorge Ortiz

Singer

Manuel Romero

Author

Enrique Delfino

Composer

1940/7/16

Date

Jorge Ortiz
Jorge Ortiz
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Guapo y varón recorded by other Orchestras

Guapo y varón recorded by other Orchestras

1940/7/16 – Quiero verte una vez mas – Rodolfo Biagi
1940/7/18 – Diablesa – Edgardo Donato
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Guapo y varon – 1940/7/16 – Rodolfo Biagi – Jorge Ortiz
Guapo y varon – 1958/5/16 – Armando Pontier – Julio Sosa

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Guapo y varón

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

Letra del Tango Guapo y varón

Guapo y varón,
y entre la gente de avería,
patrón,
por tu coraje y sangre fría…
Impone obediencia
tu sola presencia,
en toda ocasión…
Pero yo se que el puñal de unos ojos oscuros,
ojos cándidos y puros,
se clavó en tu corazón…

Y hoy llorás, malevo fuerte,
vos que nunca lagrimeaste
ni aflojaste ante la muerte;
suplicás una mirada,
vos que siempre te copaste
sin permiso la parada.
Ya de audaz no hacés alarde,
pues te duele la rodada
y aprendiste un poco tarde,
que el guapo se vuelve cobarde
y no vale prepotencia cuando talla la pasión.

Me has confesao,
por el vapor de la bebida
mareao,
que no te importa ya la vida
y que antes de verla
con otro y perderla
quisieras morir…
Y al recordar que la ingrata burló tu cariño
sollozabas como un niño
que aprendió lo que es sufrir.

English lyrics of the Tango "Guapo y varón"

Handsome and manly,
among the flawed crowd, you are the boss,
for your courage and cool blood…
Your mere presence
commands obedience,
on every occasion…
But I know that the dagger of dark eyes,
eyes so candid and pure,
has pierced your heart…

And now you cry, tough gangster,
you who never shed a tear
nor faltered in the face of death;
you beg for just a glance,
you who always took the lead
without permission.
No longer do you brag about your boldness,
for the fall has hurt you,
and you learned a bit too late,
that the brave turn coward
and arrogance means nothing when passion plays its part.

You’ve confessed to me,
blurred by the mist of drink,
dizzy,
that life means nothing to you now,
and that you’d rather die
than see her with another and lose her…
And remembering that the ungrateful one mocked your affection,
you sobbed like a child
who learned what it means to suffer.

Guapo y varón by Manuel Romero

Guapo y varón is a Tango written by Manuel Romero and composed by Enrique Delfino.



Story behind the Tango Guapo y varón

The Tango ‘Guapo y varón’ portrays the emotional vulnerability of a strong and dominant male persona, typically revered in the cultural landscape of 1940s Argentina. The lyrics present a narrative of a bold, machismo-laden character (“guapo y varón”) who succumbs to the profound impact of unrequited love. The song tells of a traditionally tough man, known for his courage (“por tu coraje”) and composure (“sangre fría”), who is deeply wounded by the piercing effect of affection symbolized by “el puñal de unos ojos oscuros”.



Symbolism of Guapo y varón

The central symbolic imagery in ‘Guapo y varón’ lies in the contrast between the protagonist’s outer toughness and inner vulnerability. Phrases like “se clavó en tu corazón,” which translates to “it pierced your heart,” effectively use the metaphor of a physical wound to signify the emotional pain of love. The transformation of the protagonist from a figure of strength to one of emotional destitution speaks to the overriding power of love and passion over social and personal facades of toughness. Moreover, the pain of seeing “que la ingrata burló tu cariño” (the ungrateful one mocked your affection) introduces the theme of betrayal and the complex interplay of love and ego in human relationships.



Guapo y varón in historic Context

Recorded in the early 1940s, ‘Guapo y varón’ emerged during a period when Argentina faced significant political and social changes. Tangos of this era often reflected the sentiments of the common people, delving into themes of daily struggles, love, and loss. Despite the societal expectation of men to maintain stoic and unyielding facades, this tango challenges the conventional norms by expressing vulnerability and emotional depth, signifying a form of subtle resistance against the strictures of masculinity prevalent at the time.



Manuel Romero

Manuel Romero was a prominent Argentine filmmaker and writer, known for his contributions to the country’s cinematic and musical landscapes during the golden age of Argentine cinema.