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Me da pena confesarlo

Me da pena confesarlo is a Tango written by Carlos Gardel and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1933. The Tango Me da pena confesarlo is written by Carlos Gardel, Carlos Gardel has recorded Me da pena confesarlo with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas.
“Me da pena confesarlo,” translates to “I’m ashamed to admit it” in English. This poignant title hints at the deep vulnerability and unspoken longing woven into the melody, as if the music gently unravels secrets of the heart. Its notes dance delicately, echoing the internal struggle between desire and pride, where emotions hidden in shadows finally find light.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas

Singer

Alfredo Le Pera, Mario Battistella

Author

Carlos Gardel

Composer

1933/2/22

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Me da pena confesarlo recorded by other Orchestras

Me da pena confesarlo recorded by other Orchestras

1933/2/22 – Recuerdo malevo – Carlos Gardel
1933/2/22 – Acquaforte – Carlos Gardel
1933/2/22 – Al mundo le falta un tornillo – Carlos Gardel
1933/2/22 – Recuerdo malevo (b) – Carlos Gardel
1933/2/23 – Naipe marcado – Francisco Canaro
Me da pena confesarlo – 1947/3/28 – Ricardo Tanturi – Roberto Videla
Me da pena confesarlo – 1933/2/22 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Angel Domingo Riverol
Horacio Pettorosi
Domingo Julio Vivas

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Me da pena confesarlo

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

Letra del Tango Me da pena confesarlo

Nace el hombre en este mundo

remanyao por el destino

y prosigue su camino

muy confiado del rigor,

sin pensar que la inclemencia

de la vida sin amor

va enredando su existencia

en los tientos del dolor.

Pero llega y un momento

se da cuenta de su suerte

y se amarga hasta la muerte

sin tener ya salvación,

pues comprende que la vida

fue tan solo un metejón

al perder la fe querida

de su pobre corazón.



Me da pena confesarlo,

pero es triste ¡qué canejo!

el venirse tan abajo,

derrotado y para viejo.

No es de hombre lamentarse

pero al ver cómo me alejo,

sin poderlo remediar

yo lloro sin querer llorar.



Si no fuera que el recuerdo

de mi madre tan querida

me acollara en esta vida

con sentida devoción,

no era yo quien aguantaba

esta triste situación,

ni el que así contemplaba

sin abrirse el corazón.

Pero hay cosas, compañero,

que ninguno las comprende:

uno a veces se defiende

del dolor para vivir,

como aquel haciendo alarde

del coraje en el sufrir

no se mata de cobarde

por temor de no morir.

English lyrics of the Tango "Me da pena confesarlo"

Man is born into this world
goaded by fate,
and he continues his path
confidently enduring hardship,
not realizing that the harshness
of a life devoid of love
starts to tangle his existence
in the snares of pain.

But there comes a moment
when he realizes his fate
and he grows bitter unto death
with no salvation left,
for he understands that life
was merely a fleeting passion,
when he lost the beloved faith
of his poor heart.

It pains me to admit it,
but it’s sad, oh how tough it is!
to come down so low,
defeated and old.
It’s not manly to complain
but seeing how I drift away,
unable to fix it,
I cry without wanting to cry.

If it weren’t for the memory
of my dearly beloved mother
sheltering me in this life
with heartfelt devotion,
I would not have endured
this sad situation,
nor would I have remained
with a closed heart like this.

But there are things, my friend,
that no one understands:
sometimes one defends
against pain to keep living,
like one boasting
of courage in suffering
does not die a coward
for fear of not dying.

Me da pena confesarlo by Alfredo Le Pera, Mario Battistella

Me da pena confesarlo is a Tango written by Alfredo Le Pera, Mario Battistella and composed by Carlos Gardel.



Story behind the Tango Me da pena confesarlo

“Me da pena confesarlo” translates to “It pains me to confess” in English, encapsulating a theme of sorrow and resignation. The lyrics tell a tale of a man reflecting on his life’s journey, marked by destiny’s harsh twists. He contemplates the heartbreaks and the unfulfilled expectations that have shadowed his existence, recognizing that his life, in essence, was fleeting and filled with misfortune. The singer confronts his fate, expressing distress over his declines in the autumn of his life, which fills him with regret and sorrow.



Symbolism of Me da pena confesarlo

This tango employs poignant symbolism and language choices, accentuating the depth of the narrator’s emotional turmoil. Phrases like “sin pensar que la inclemencia de la vida” (without thinking about the harshness of life) and “va enredando su existencia” (keeps tangling his existence) capture the cruel, inevitable entrapment of fate. The imagery of “los tientos del dolor” (the laces of pain) poignantly illustrates how the man’s life is tied up with suffering. The reflection “yo lloro sin querer llorar” (I cry without wanting to cry) starkly highlights his helplessness and involuntary response to his plight, displaying a poignant blend of resistance and surrender to his emotional anguish.



Me da pena confesarlo in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1933, a period marked by social and economic upheaval in Argentina. The lyrics resonate with the collective consciousness of a society grappling with the effects of the Great Depression, which left many disheartened and destitute. Through its melancholic tone and themes of disillusionment and despair, the tango serves as a reflection of the struggles faced by many during this era, giving voice to personal and communal grief. The refrain, “me da pena confesarlo”, may also reflect a communal sense of shame or reluctance to acknowledge one’s downfalls in such challenging times.



Alfredo Le Pera, Mario Battistella

Alfredo Le Pera and Mario Battistella were notable figures in the tango genre, collaborating often with the legendary Carlos Gardel. Their works often reflect deep emotional insights and capture the essence of Argentinian culture.