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Lo que vos te merecés

Lo que vos te merecés is a Tango written by Carlos Olmedo and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1956. The Tango Lo que vos te merecés is written by Carlos Olmedo, Miguel Caló has recorded Lo que vos te merecés with the singer Alfredo Dalton.
“Lo que vos te merecés,” or “What You Deserve,” is a tango that captures the essence of longing and unspoken promise. It speaks of a love that acknowledges every nuance, every fault, yet embraces wholeheartedly the depths of its essence. In its melody, the dance of destiny unfolds, weaving a path to the heart’s true home.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Alfredo Dalton

Singer

Abel Aznar

Author

Carlos Olmedo

Composer

1956/7/23

Date

Alfredo Dalton
Alfredo Dalton
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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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 didn’t think I’d see you again.

And today you honor with your presence
the misery of this room,
you can imagine the surprise of this encounter…

Forgive me, I didn’t notice,
I hardly even shook your hand.
If you want to stay a while
without any expectations,
I have little to offer you,
you don’t know how I’ve ended up,
if I’m giving what I’ve given
to pay for my infatuation.

And you, I’m sure
you’ve had it good
and it embarrassed you
to enter this small place.
You won’t be dodging
hunger and sorrow anymore.
Your life night and day
will be one continuous feast.

I’m glad you’ve come back
after a whole year
in that little dress
I gave you.
Your luxury, your jewels,
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
by showing me sympathy.
It wasn’t just your fault
that I’ve lost everything, everything.
It’s just that back then, I had
a foolish heart.

What are you saying? That they deceived you
with a world of promises?
That you return repentant,
that today you finally understand me.
What do you want if your grandeur delusions are over!
Today you have as a reward
what you deserve.

Lo que vos te merecés by Abel Aznar

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



Story behind the Tango Lo que vos te merecés

The lyrics of “Lo que vos te merecés” narrate a poignant reunion between two former lovers, with a sharp contrast between past affections and present realities. The speaker addresses his former lover, who unexpectedly returns after having left him. The exchange reveals a mixture of surprise, nostalgia, bitterness, and deep emotional pain as the speaker confronts the transformation in both their lives.



Symbolism of Lo que vos te merecés

Key phrases like “la miseria de esta pieza” and “entrar en el bulín” symbolize the harsh realities and diminished circumstances the speaker finds himself in, contrasting the seemingly successful life of the woman. The tango uses clothing as a symbol, with references to “ese vestidito que yo te regalé,” highlighting how past gifts become painful reminders of better times. The recurring theme of grand, unfulfilled promises “con un mundo de promesas” underscores the emotional betrayal and disillusionment faced by the speaker.



Lo que vos te merecés in historic Context

Recorded in 1956 in Argentina, “Lo que vos te merecés” was created during a period of significant political and social changes in the country. This era was marked by instability and economic challenges, which are subtly reflected in the lyrics’ portrayal of personal and financial despair. The tango tangentially mirrors the societal atmosphere of the time, where individuals grappled with the repercussions of lofty aspirations and harsh realities.



Abel Aznar

Abel Aznar was an esteemed Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the world of tango, creating lyrics that often touched on themes of love, betrayal, and social struggles.