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La vida me engañó

La vida me engañó is a Tango written by Alfonso Casini and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1946. The Tango La vida me engañó is written by Alfonso Casini, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded La vida me engañó with the singer Julio Martel.
“La vida me engañó,” meaning “Life Deceived Me,” is a poignant reflection on shattered illusions. It speaks to the aching realization that the promises of life, once vibrant and hopeful, have turned into shadows and echoes. This deeply moving piece, perhaps a tango, captures the essence of heartache, weaving a tapestry of emotions where dreams crumble and resilience emerges.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Julio Martel

Singer

Marvil

Author

Alfonso Casini

Composer

1946/8/23

Date

Julio Martel
Julio Martel
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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La vida me engañó recorded by other Orchestras

La vida me engañó recorded by other Orchestras

1946/8/23 – Tiene razon amigazo – Alfredo De Angelis
1946/8/21 – Mal de amores – Osvaldo Pugliese
1946/8/21 – El inca – Domingo Federico
1946/8/21 – Remolino – Domingo Federico
1946/8/26 – El entrerriano – Juan D-Arienzo
La vida me engano – 1946/12/5 – Carlos di Sarli – Jorge Duran
La vida me engano – 1946/8/23 – Alfredo De Angelis – Julio Martel
La vida me engano – 1947/1/17 – Enrique Rodriguez – Fernando Reyes

Lyrics Translation of the Tango La vida me engañó

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

Letra del Tango La vida me engañó

La vida me engañó, la vida me mintió,
al ofrecerme un mundo color rosa.
Iluso la soñé, temblando la esperé,
haciéndome la vida más hermosa.
La dicha me sonrió y ciego la seguí,
pero ella se burlaba de mi corazón.
La dicha nunca vino hasta mi olvido,
la vida me ha mentido, la vida me engañó.

Qué días más tristes,
qué noche de tortura horrible.
Las sombras, el miedo,
caricias que olvidar no puedo.
La busco, la llamo,
y en medio de mi angustia tiemblo
pensando que nunca,
que nunca, yo he tenido amor.
Si todos un día tuvieron cariño,
quién soy que no tengo
ni un poco de amor.

Mas cuando desperté, deshecha la ilusión,
sus risas me golpeaban en el corazón.
La dicha nunca vino hasta mi olvido,
la vida me ha mentido, la vida me engañó.

English lyrics of the Tango "La vida me engañó"

Life deceived me, life lied to me,
by offering me a rose-colored world.
Foolishly I dreamed it, trembling I awaited it,
making life more beautiful for myself.
Happiness smiled at me, and blindly I followed,
but it was mocking my heart.
Happiness never came until I forgot about it,
life has lied to me, life deceived me.

Such sad days,
what horrible nights of torture.
The shadows, the fear,
caresses I cannot forget.
I search for her, I call her,
and amidst my anguish, I tremble
thinking that never,
never have I had love.
If everyone once had affection,
who am I to not have
even a little love?

But when I awoke and the illusion was shattered,
her laughter beat against my heart.
Happiness never came until I forgot about it,
life has lied to me, life deceived me.

La vida me engañó by Marvil

La vida me engañó is a Tango written by Marvil and composed by Alfonso Casini.



Story behind the Tango La vida me engañó

The poignant lyrics of “La vida me engañó”, meaning “Life Deceived Me” in English, reflect the theme of disillusionment and loss. The song narrates a personal recount of shattered dreams and the pain of unfulfilled expectations. Here, the central figure is deceived by life, which had promised joy and a rosy world but failed to deliver. This betrayal feeds into an emotional narrative, expressing deep sadness and the ache of abandonment.



Symbolism of La vida me engañó

The lyrics make use of vivid symbolism throughout; ‘un mundo color rosa’ symbolizes an idealistic, perfect life full of happiness which starkly contrasts the reality experienced by the narrator. References to laughter and sneers of happiness which “golpeaban en el corazón” signify mockery, deepening the cut of deception. The tango captures the shadows (‘Las sombras’), and the fear (‘el miedo’), highlighting the haunting aftermath of dashed hopes and the lingering agony of deceit.



La vida me engañó in historic Context

Set in the post-World War II era in Argentina, “La vida me engañó” reflects a period of economic fluctuations and social uncertainty. Recorded on August 23, 1946, this tango might softly mirror the public sentiment of a society navigating through disruption, disappointments, and changes. The individual’s feeling of betrayal could symbolize the broader disillusionments within the Argentine populace at the time. This contextual backdrop adds layers of meaning to the personal narrative, broadening its appeal and resonance.



Marvil

Marvil, the lyricist of this tango, is known for weaving emotional depth into simple, yet profound narratives within his compositions.