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Hágame el favor

Hágame el favor is a Tango written by José Rial and recorded by José Basso in 1952. The Tango Hágame el favor is written by José Rial, José Basso has recorded Hágame el favor with the singer Jorge Duran.
“Hágame el favor” translates to “Do Me the Favor” in English. This phrase is a polite yet poignant plea, woven through the music with an undertone of longing and an unspoken request for understanding or connection. In this tango’s embrace, it captures the dance of emotions where unspoken desires and heartfelt hopes gracefully intertwine in every note.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Jorge Duran

Singer

José Rial

Author

José Rial

Composer

1952/1/10

Date

Jorge Duran
Jorge Duran
José Basso
José Basso

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Hágame el favor

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

Letra del Tango Hágame el favor

Pa’ qué andás tayando, que te tengo miedo
que me faltan fuerzas para cortejar;
podrá ser manía pero yo no creo
a mi me parece que no estoy, tan mal.
Pa’ qué v’ia quitarte lo que se fue solo,
pa’ que andar sonciando. Cosas de mujer,
andaba rabiando por otro ‘chingolo’
le gusto el ‘asunto’ agarró y se fue.

Qué querés que hiciera,
que con arrebatos
soltara rugidos
de desperao.
Si yo nunca tuve
impulsos de guapo,
qué querés que le haga
si nací cansao.

Por estas razones verá sereno,
porque francamente, no le doy valor,
si yo no acostumbro a morder el freno
por una pollera, ¡hágame el favor!
Yo ya pertenezco a la clase nueva,
y por amor propio vivo a lo ‘sultán’,
siempre tengo varias, como de reserva,
pa’ cubrir las faltas de las quo se van.

Si de nada vale
demostrar guapeza,
frente a los prejuicios
de la sociedad,
pelear por mujeres
cuando se progresa
es gastar coraje
y perder moral.

English lyrics of the Tango "Hágame el favor"

Why do you go around telling people that I’m afraid,
that I lack the courage to woo;
it might be a quirk, but I don’t believe
I seem to myself not that bad.
Why bother taking back what left on its own,
why go dreaming—women’s matters,
she was craving another ‘birdie,’
liked the ‘matter,’ grabbed and left.

What did you want me to do,
that in fits of rage
I’d release roars
of desperation.
If I’ve never had
impulses of a tough guy,
what do you want me to do
if I was born tired.

For these reasons, you see me calm,
because frankly, I don’t value it,
if I don’t usually bite the bit
over a skirt, please!
I already belong to the new class,
and out of self-love live like a ‘sultan,’
I always have several, as reserves,
to cover for those who leave.

If proving toughness
gains nothing
against societal prejudices,
fighting over women
when one progresses
is wasting courage
and losing morals.

Hágame el favor by José Rial

Hágame el favor is a Tango written by José Rial and composed by José Rial.



Story behind the Tango Hágame el favor

The lyrics of “Hágame el favor” discuss themes of emotional resilience and indifference in the face of a lost love. The protagonist addresses someone, perhaps a former lover or a societal voice, dismissing accusations of weakness and disinterest in pursuing new romantic conquests. Phrases such as “Pa’ qué andás tayando, que te tengo miedo” and “Qué querés que hiciera” suggest a confrontation with societal expectations or personal accusations regarding his reaction to love and loss. The mention of moving on with indifference – “por una pollera, ¡hágame el favor!” (for a skirt, do me a favor!) – underscores a dismissive and somewhat sarcastic tone towards romantic involvement.



Symbolism of Hágame el favor

The tango uses vivid imagery and symbols to discuss broader social commentary about gender roles and personal freedom. The phrase “siempre tengo varias, como de reserva,” suggests a critique of societal norms around relationships, illustrating a facade of bravado. The reference to muzzling oneself, “yo no acostumbro a morder el freno,” highlights self-control and possibly the restraint from societal pressures. Such symbolism enriches the song’s criticism of expected male behaviors in romantic contexts, indicating a deeper narrative about individual authenticity versus societal expectations.



Hágame el favor in historic Context

Created in 1952 in Argentina, “Hágame el favor” emerged in a period marked by political and social turmoil. This period in Argentina was characterized by the rise of Peronism, which deeply influenced cultural expressions, including tango. With the dominant themes of resilience and defiance in personal matters reflected in the lyrics, the tango subtly mirrors the broader desire for individual expression against rigid societal norms. It highlights a personal liberation narrative that resonates with the national context of reclaiming identities and values.



José Rial

José Rial was a notable figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for both writing and composing pieces that often reflected the contemporary sentiments and cultural dynamics of his time.