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Malevaje

Malevaje is a Tango written by Juan De Dios Filiberto and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1962. The Tango Malevaje is written by Juan De Dios Filiberto, Florindo Sassone has recorded Malevaje with the singer Andrés Peiró.
“Malevaje,” translating to “Scoundrels” in English, evokes the gritty essence of a bygone era where raw passion and untamed energy ruled the dimly lit streets. It conjures images of shadowy figures and whispered stories, woven into the fabric of a city that never sleeps. In the rhythm of tango, “Malevaje” captures the heart’s mischief and longing, swaying between danger and desire.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Andrés Peiró

Singer

Enrique Santos Discépolo

Author

Juan De Dios Filiberto

Composer

1962/9/10

Date

Andrés Peiró
Andrés Peiró
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Malevaje recorded by other Orchestras

Malevaje recorded by other Orchestras

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Malevaje – 1963/5/30 – Juan D-Arienzo – Horacio Palma
Malevaje – 1962/9/10 – Florindo Sassone – Andres Peiro
Malevaje – 1974/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Rodolfo Lemos
Malevaje – 1928/10/10 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Malevaje

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

Letra del Tango Malevaje

Decí, por Dios, ¿qué me has dao,

que estoy tan cambiao,

no sé más quien soy?

El malevaje extrañao,

me mira sin comprender…

Me ve perdiendo el cartel

de guapo que ayer

brillaba en la acción…

¿No ves que estoy embretao,

vencido y maniao

en tu corazón?



Te vi pasar tangueando altanera

con un compás tan hondo y sensual

que no fue más que verte y perder

la fe, el coraje,

el ansia ‘e guapear.

No me has dejao ni el pucho en la oreja

de aquel pasao malevo y feroz…

¡Ya no me falta pa’ completar

más que ir a misa e hincarme a rezar!



Ayer, de miedo a matar,

en vez de pelear

me puse a correr…

Me vi a la sombra o finao;

pensé en no verte y temblé…

¡Si yo, -que nunca aflojé-

de noche angustiao

me encierro a yorar!…

Decí, por Dios, ¿qué me has dao,

que estoy tan cambiao,

no sé más quien soy?

English lyrics of the Tango "Malevaje"

Say, for God’s sake, what have you given me,

that I am so changed,

I no longer know who I am?

The street toughs, puzzled,

look at me, not understanding…

They see me losing the reputation

of toughness that once

shone in action…

Don’t you see that I’m tangled,

beaten and manhandled

by your heart?



I saw you pass by, tangoing proudly

with a rhythm so deep and sensual

that seeing you was all it took to lose

faith, courage,

the desire to show off.

You’ve not even left the cigarette at my ear

from that rough, fierce past…

All I need now to complete this

is to go to mass and kneel to pray!

Yesterday, fearing to kill,

instead of fighting

I started to run…

I saw myself either in jail or dead;

I thought of not seeing you and I trembled…

Me, who never backed down –

anguished at night

I lock myself up to weep…

Say, for God’s sake, what have you given me,

that I am so changed,

I no longer know who I am?

Malevaje by Enrique Santos Discépolo

Malevaje is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discépolo and composed by Juan De Dios Filiberto.



Story behind the Tango Malevaje

The narrative of “Malevaje” delves into the transformation of a man who was once admired for his toughness and rebelliousness within the rough neighborhoods (malevajes) of Buenos Aires. These locales were notorious for their unruly inhabitants. The protagonist recounts his sudden change of character after falling in love, portraying the emotional turmoil and identity crisis he faces abandoning his old ways (symbolized by losing his courage and the desire to fight) due to the overwhelming power of his emotions.



Symbolism of Malevaje

In “Malevaje,” Enrique Santos Discépolo uses a blend of metaphors and cultural references to enhance the depth of his lyrics. For instance, the phrase “No me has dejao ni el pucho en la oreja” symbolizes how the character has lost every aspect of his former tough persona, down to the cigarette left behind his ear—a common gesture among tough, street-wise men. Furthermore, the conversion from a life of fighting to contemplating prayers vividly illustrates the internal conflict and profound transformation prompted by love.



Malevaje in historic Context

Recorded in 1962, a period marked by significant social changes in Argentina, “Malevaje” reflects the emotional and societal conflicts faced by individuals on the fringes of society. During this time, the country was experiencing political turmoil and fluctuations in cultural identity, which could mirror the protagonist’s identity crisis and his distancing from a life of violence and machismo towards a more introspective existence—a change possibly representing the larger societal shift towards modern values.



Enrique Santos Discépolo

Enrique Santos Discépolo was a celebrated Argentine playwright, musician, and composer, renowned for his sharply critical and introspective tango lyrics.