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La cumparsita (Apologia del tango)

La cumparsita (Apologia del tango) is a Tango written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1928. The Tango La cumparsita (Apologia del tango) is written by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded La cumparsita (Apologia del tango) with the singer Raquel Notar.
“La Cumparsita (Apologia del Tango)” translates to “The Little Parade (Apology of the Tango).” This evocative piece captures the soulful procession of emotions that the tango embodies, a dance of both sorrow and passion. Through its haunting melodies and poignant rhythms, it offers a heartfelt homage, inviting us to embrace the depth and complexity of human connections.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Raquel Notar

Singer

Enrique Maroni

Author

Gerardo Matos Rodriguez

Composer

1928/1/1

Date

Raquel Notar
Raquel Notar
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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La cumparsita (Apologia del tango) – 1928/1/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Raquel Notar
La cumparsita (Apologia del tango) – 1942/4/15 – Rodolfo Biagi – Jorge Ortiz

Lyrics Translation of the Tango La cumparsita (Apologia del tango)

This is the translation of the Tango “La cumparsita (Apologia del tango)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “La cumparsita (Apologia del tango)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango La cumparsita (Apologia del tango)

Tango de triste motivo
Cuando siento tu chamuyo,
Se queda en mi alma el arrullo
De tus pesares cautivo.
Por eso cuando percibo
Tu melancólico son,
Me acongoja la emoción
De tu rezongo compadre,
Y entonces pienso en mi madre
Y me llora el corazón.

Por eso cuando lo siento
Le abro en mi alma las rejas,
Y entra cantando sus quejas
Pa´ amargar mi sentimiento.
Entonces, mirá, no miento
Siento que en mi pecho anida,
Todo el dolor de mi vida
Y por eso me encurdelo,
Tengo hambre de consuelo
Y lo busco en la bebida.

Tango, que me hiciste mal
Y sin embargo te quiero,
Porque sos el mensajero
Del alma del arrabal.
No sé qué encanto fatal
Tiene tu nota sentida,
Que en la mistonga guarida
Del corazón se me ensancha,
Como pidiéndole cancha
Al dolor que hay en mi vida.

Triste, sensual, dormilón,
Mezcla de risa y lamento,
Vuela de los instrumentos
Y se mete al corazón.
Allí enciende la pasión
Que en el alma está dormida,
Nos habla de la querida
Del amigo traicionero,
Es un grato mensajero
Que se nos cruza en la vida.

Por vos me he morfao más canas
Que pelos tengo en el mate,
Por vos hizo el disparate
De envenenarse mi hermana.
No hay bochinche ni macana
Que en tu homenaje no hiciera,
Y en cualquier fiesta arrabalera
Donde campeás con honor,
Me has dado siempre valor
Pa´ hacerle frente a cualquiera.

Es cachetada y caricia
Tiene querer y grandeza,
También maldad y nobleza
Tiene fealdad y belleza.
Es la infinita tristeza
Que a ser malo me convida,
Es la cárcel, la guarida
Mis versos y mi guitarra,
El tango, es como una garra
Que se ha clavao en mi vida.

English lyrics of the Tango "La cumparsita (Apologia del tango)"

Tango of a sad reason
When I hear your chatter,
The lull of your captive woes stays in my soul.
That’s why when I perceive
Your melancholic tune,
I’m anguish-filled with emotion
From your grumbling grumble,
And then I think of my mother,
And my heart weeps.

That’s why when I feel it,
I open the gates of my soul,
And in it sings its griefs
To sour my feeling.
Then, look, I’m not lying,
I feel that in my chest nests
All the pain of my life
And that’s why I ache,
I’m hungry for comfort
And I seek it in drinking.

Tango, you’ve done me wrong
And yet I love you,
Because you are the messenger
Of the soul from the outskirts.
I don’t know what fatal charm
Your heartfelt note has,
That in the shanty hideout
Of the heart it expands,
As if asking for room
For the pain in my life.

Sad, sensual, sleepy,
A mix of laughter and lament,
It flies from the instruments
And slips into the heart.
There it ignites the passion
That in the soul lies dormant,
Tells us of the beloved,
The treacherous friend,
It’s a pleasant messenger
That crosses our life.

For you, I’ve gone through more troubles
Than hairs on my head,
For you, my sister made the folly
Of poisoning herself.
There isn’t a ruckus or mess
That I wouldn’t make in your honor,
And in any street party
Where you reign with honor,
You’ve always given me courage
To face anyone.

It’s a slap and a caress,
It has love and grandeur,
Also evil and nobility,
Ugliness and beauty.
It’s the infinite sadness
That invites me to be bad,
It’s the jail, the hideout,
My verses and my guitar,
Tango is like a claw
That’s embedded in my life.

La cumparsita (Apologia del tango) by Enrique Maroni

La cumparsita (Apologia del tango) is a Tango written by Enrique Maroni and composed by Gerardo Matos Rodriguez.



Story behind the Tango La cumparsita (Apologia del tango)

The lyrics of “La cumparsita” unravel the fervent emotions bound to tango, where the heartache and the cultural fabric of the Argentinian lower-class neighborhoods intertwine with personal narratives. The author, Enrique Maroni, poetically narrates how tango triggers deep sentiments of sadness, remembrance, and resilience, echoing an evocative connection to his past experiences, notably the sorrows aligned with his mother and betrayals in love and friendship.



Symbolism of La cumparsita (Apologia del tango)

Enrique Maroni infuses “La cumparsita” with a rich tapestry of symbolism. The “tango” itself personifies the conflicting emotions of desire and desolation—acting as a “grato mensajero” (pleasant messenger) that juxtaposes joy and sorrow. Phrases like “Y me llora el corazón” (And my heart cries) and “Es como una garra que se ha clavao en mi vida” (It is like a claw that has clamped onto my life) demonstrate tango as a piercing force, carving deep emotional imprints. The tango is depicted not just as a dance or song but as a living, breathing entity capable of impact and transformation.



La cumparsita (Apologia del tango) in historic Context

Recorded in 1928, “La cumparsita” appears during a period of profound social and economic shifts in Argentina, transitioning from the pastoral landscapes common in early 20th century to more urban settings. This shift amplified the tango’s relevance as a cultural emblem and an outlet for the expressions of daily struggles faced by the common people. The tango, and particularly this piece, captures not only the personal grievances of Maroni but also the universal narrative of resilience and pain in the face of adversity, thus cementing its place in the fabric of Argentinian cultural identity.



Enrique Maroni

Enrique Maroni was a luminary in the realm of tango lyrics, weaving intricate tales of life and love in early 20th century Argentina. His works are essential in understanding the romantic yet melancholy spirit of his era.