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La puñalada

La puñalada is a Milonga written by Pintín Castellanos and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 2015. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded La puñalada as an instrumental Milonga.
“La puñalada,” translated to English as “The Stab,” captures the essence of a sudden and piercing emotion. With each note, the music tells a story of unforeseen betrayal, a sharp intrusion into the soul’s tranquility. The haunting melody weaves through the air like a knife, tracing the intimate scars left by a moment that changes everything.

Milonga

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Celedonio Flores

Author

Pintín Castellanos

Composer

2015/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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La puñalada recorded by other Orchestras

La puñalada recorded by other Orchestras

2015/1/1 – Remembranza (Remembranzas) – Juan D-Arienzo
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La punalada – 1951/9/12 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La punalada – 1943/11/23 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La punalada – 1963/12/10 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La punalada – 2015/1/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
La punalada – 1950/12/19 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
La punalada – 1955/9/16 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
La punalada – 1967/4/18 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
La punalada – 1949/7/27 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
La punalada – 1987/1/1 – Nuevo Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental

Letra del Milonga La puñalada

Mentan los que saben
que un malevo
muy de agallas
y de fama
bien sentada
por el barrio
de Palermo
cayó un día
taconeando
prepotente
a un bailongo
donde había
puntos bravos
pa’l facón.

Lo empezaron a mirar
con un aire sobrador
pero el mozo, sin chistar,
a una puerta se arrimó.

Los dejó sobrar.
Los dejó decir.
Y pa’ no pelear
tuvo que sufrir.

Pero la pebeta
más bonita,
la que estaba
más metida
en el alma
de los tauras,
esa noche
con la vista
lo incitaba
a que saliera
a darles dique
y a jugarse
en un tango
su cartel.

Se cruzó
un gran rencor y otro rencor
a la luz
de un farolito a querosén
y un puñal
que parte en dos un corazón
porque así
lo quiso aquella cruel mujer.

Cuentan los que vieron
que los guapos
culebrearon
con sus cuerpos
y buscaron
afanosos
el descuido
del contrario
y en un claro
de la guardia
hundió el mozo
de Palermo
hasta el mango
su facón.

English lyrics of the Milonga "La puñalada"

They lie, those who know
that a tough guy,
very gutsy,
with well-established fame
in the neighborhood
of Palermo,
stomped in one day
confidently swaggering
into a dance
where there were
tough guys
ready for a knife fight.

They started looking at him
with a superior air
but the young man, without a word,
leaned against a door.

They let themselves be cocky.
They let themselves talk.
And to avoid a fight
he had to suffer.

But the prettiest girl,
the one who was
deepest in the souls
of the tough guys,
that night
with her gaze
egged him on
to step up,
show them up,
and risk his reputation
in a tango.

A great resentment crossed
with another resentment
under the light
of a kerosene lamp,
and a dagger
that splits a heart in two
because that’s
what that cruel woman wanted.

Those who saw it tell
that the tough guys
snaked
with their bodies
and eagerly sought
the oversight
of the opponent,
and in a clear moment
of the guard,
the young man from Palermo
plunged his knife
deep until the hilt.

La puñalada by Celedonio Flores

La puñalada is a Tango written by Celedonio Flores and composed by Pintín Castellanos.


Story behind the Tango La puñalada

The narrative of “La puñalada” revolves around a young man from the Palermo neighborhood, known for his bravery and reputation. He walks into a dance where several tough characters are present. Despite initial disrespect and tension, he tries to avoid conflict. However, influenced by the provocative glances of a beautiful woman revered by the local toughs, he is compelled to defend his honor. This leads to an inevitable confrontation fueled by deep-seated grudges, ending in a tragic stabbing under a kerosene lamp, sparked by the manipulative actions of the woman.



Symbolism of La puñalada

The symbolism in “La puñalada” is rich and multilayered. The title itself, translating to “The Stabbing,” foretells the climax of the story, hinting at betrayal and violent resolution of conflict. The dance venue acts as a microcosm of society where honor and reputation dictate actions. The kerosene lamp not only literally illuminates the scene but also symbolizes the old, flickering traditions struggling against the encroaching darkness of modern cynicism and despair.



La puñalada in historic Context

Though recorded in 2015, “La puñalada” carries the timeless essence of classic tango themes—passion, honor, and tragedy. Tango originated in the late 19th century among the lower classes of Buenos Aires and reflects the struggles and emotions of ordinary people. The specific setting of Palermo, a notable neighborhood in Buenos Aires, grounds the story in a real and relatable locale, familiar to many listeners as a place with its own history of toughness and resilience.



Celedonio Flores

Celedonio Flores was a renowned Argentine poet and tango lyricist, celebrated for his ability to capture the spirit and complexities of urban life in his compositions.