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Lo que vos te merecés

Lo que vos te merecés is a Tango written by Carlos Olmedo and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1957. The Tango Lo que vos te merecés is written by Carlos Olmedo, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Lo que vos te merecés with the singer Roberto Goyeneche.
“Lo que vos te merecés,” meaning “What You Deserve,” is the poignant name of this evocative piece. It captures the essence of longing and the promise of dreams fulfilled through its emotive melodies. As each note weaves through the air, it resonates with the heartfelt belief that life holds hidden treasures, waiting patiently for the deserving heart to claim them.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche

Singer

Abel Aznar

Author

Carlos Olmedo

Composer

1957/7/10

Date

Roberto Goyeneche
Roberto Goyeneche
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Lo que vos te merecés

This is the translation of the Tango “Lo que vos te merecés ” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Lo que vos te merecés ” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Lo que vos te merecés

¡Que querés, no te esperaba!
Perdoname la franqueza
porque desde que te fuiste
no pensaba verte más.
Y hoy que honrás con tu presencia
la miseria de esta pieza,
la sorpresa del encuentro
la podés imaginar…

Perdoná, no me di cuenta,
casi ni te di la mano.
Si querés quedarte un rato
sin ninguna pretensión,
poco tengo pa’ ofrecerte,
no sabés como he quedado,
si estoy dando lo que he dado
pa’ pagar mi metejón

Y vos, estoy seguro
que habrás echado buena
y que te dio vergüenza
entrar en el bulín.
Ya no andarás cuerpeándole
al hambre y a la pena.
Tu vida noche y día
será un solo festín

Me alegra que hayas vuelto
después de todo un año
con ese vestidito
que yo te regalé.
Tu lujo, tus alhajas,
me hubieran hecho daño
¡Qué bien que te has portado,
volviendo como ayer!

¿Qué tenés? ¿Estás llorando?
No te pongas de ese modo,
si no vas a consolarme
con tenerme compasión.
No fue sólo por tu culpa
que he perdido todo, todo.
Es que, entonces, yo tenía
un otario corazón

¿Qué decís? ¿Que te engañaron
con un mundo de promesas?
Que volvés arrepentida,
que hoy recién me comprendés.
¡Que querés si se acabaron
tus delirios de grandeza!
Hoy tenés de recompensa
lo que vos te merecés.

English lyrics of the Tango "Lo que vos te merecés "

What do you want, I wasn’t expecting you!
Forgive my bluntness
because since you left
I never thought I’d see you again.
And today that you honor with your presence
the misery of this room,
you can imagine the surprise
of this encounter…

Forgive me, I didn’t realize,
I hardly even shook your hand.
If you want to stay a while
with no expectations,
I have little to offer you,
you don’t know how I’ve ended up,
I’m giving what I have given
to pay for my infatuation.

And you, I’m sure
you must have done well
and were embarrassed
to enter the room.
You must no longer be dodging
hunger and sorrow.
Your life night and day
must be a single festivity.

I’m glad you’ve come back
after a whole year
in that little dress
that I gave you.
Your luxury, your jewelry,
would have hurt me
How well you’ve behaved,
coming back like before!

What’s wrong? Are you crying?
Don’t be like that,
if you’re not going to console me
with having compassion.
It wasn’t just your fault
that I’ve lost everything, everything.
It’s just that back then, I had
a foolish heart.

What do you say? That they deceived you
with a world of promises?
That you’ve come back repentant,
that only now you understand me.
What do you want if your delusions
of grandeur have ended!
Today you have as a reward
what you truly deserve.

Lo que vos te merecés by

Lo que vos te merecés is a Tango written by and composed by Carlos Olmedo.

Story behind the Tango Lo que vos te merecés

In “Lo que vos te merecés,” the lyrics unfold the story of a poignant encounter between former lovers. The narrator is surprised by the visit of someone from his past—a person who had left him heartbroken. The reunion brings back memories of abandonment and emotional pain, yet there is a sense of melancholy acceptance and a touch of resigned reproach. This tango speaks to the vulnerabilities around love, loss, and the consequences of choices made in pursuit of fleeting dreams.

Symbolism of Lo que vos te merecés

The tango makes use of vivid symbolism and language to convey emotion. The “vestidito” (little dress), a gift from the past, symbolizes a time when things seemed promising but now highlight the stark contrast of their current situation. “Un otario corazón” (a foolish heart) underscores the former innocence and naivety of the narrator. The “bulín” (small room), is a metaphor for poverty and broken dreams, contrasting significantly with the past opulence the other person pursued. The title itself, “Lo que vos te merecés” (What you deserve), can be interpreted as a bittersweet acceptance of karma and fate—highlighting how the choices made in haste can lead to inevitable consequences.

Lo que vos te merecés in historic Context

Created in 1957 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, “Lo que vos te merecés” captures the ethos of post-war Argentina, a time when the country faced economic challenges and social changes. During this era, tango was a dominant cultural expression that often reflected themes of nostalgia, displacement, and heartache. Buenos Aires, as the birthplace of tango, served as a rich backdrop for this musical tradition, with its urban landscape of bustling streets and intimate cafetines, providing fertile ground for such emotive storytelling through music.

Carlos Olmedo was an influential figure in the tango scene. His compositions often resonate with heartfelt emotion and vivid depictions of human experiences, making him a cherished contributor to the genre.