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Mentira

Mentira is a Tango written by Francisco Pracánico and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1977. The Tango Mentira is written by Francisco Pracánico, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Mentira with the singer Nelly Vázquez.
“Mentira,” meaning “Lie” in English, dances through the air with a sultry, deceptive grace. The music, like a tangled web of whispered secrets, seduces the listener into a world where truth and illusion entwine. With every note and pause, it questions reality, leaving the heart both enamored and haunted by what might have never been true.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Nelly Vázquez

Singer

Celedonio Flores

Author

Francisco Pracánico

Composer

1977/10/20

Date

Nelly Vázquez
Nelly Vázquez
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mentira

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

Letra del Tango Mentira

Vos ,sabés que fuiste para mí

la luz de mi cabeza alocada,

el porqué de mi pobre vivir

que vos alimentaste de amor…

Muñequita de trapo

que yo adoré santamente

y fingías quererme…

¡Mentira, mentira! ¡No tiene perdón!



Me pregunto cuáles son

las causas por que vos

quebraste mi felicidad,

por qué razón fatal

vos me causaste tanto mal…

No te vengo a mendigar

cariños que tal vez

a otros le entregaste

como a mí,

ni me arrepiento

de haberte querido así.



Y pensar que yo te vi llorar

de amor entre mis brazos de hombre,

que escuché jurarme tu querer

por todo lo más grande que hay,

por tu santa viejita,

que Dios la tenga en la gloria…

¡Y eran todas mentiras,

mentiras, mentiras de mala mujer!

English lyrics of the Tango "Mentira"

You know you were for me
the light for my wild mind,
the reason for my poor existence
that you nourished with love…
Little rag doll
that I adored devoutly
and you pretended to love me…
Lies, lies! There’s no forgiveness!

I wonder what the reasons are
why you
broke my happiness,
for what fatal reason
you caused me so much pain…
I’m not here to beg
for affections that perhaps
you gave to others
just like me,
nor do I regret
having loved you this way.

And to think that I saw you cry
of love in my arms as a man,
that I heard you swear your love
by everything most sacred there is,
by your dear little mother,
may God keep her in glory…
And they were all lies,
lies, lies of a bad woman!

Mentira by Celedonio Flores

Mentira is a Tango written by Celedonio Flores and composed by Francisco Pracánico.



Story behind the Tango Mentira

“Mentira” (Lie) is a tango song that dwells on the theme of deceit and lost love. The lyrics narrate the feelings of a man who has been deceived and emotionally wounded by a woman he deeply cherished. He recounts his sincere adoration and commitment to her, referring to her as a “rag doll” he sanctified, only to find out her affection was feigned. The song portrays his disillusionment as he questions the reasons she decided to end their happiness and the sincerity of her past emotions which now appear fraudulent.



Symbolism of Mentira

The lyrics use poignant symbols to express betrayal and hurt. The “rag doll” symbolizes something that is meant to provide comfort and joy, yet in this context, it represents something manipulated and devoid of genuine feelings. Mentions of sacred elements like the speaker’s devotion and the woman’s oath on her mother’s sanctity, which is profaned by the truth of her lies, intensify the sense of betrayal. These contrasts between sacred love and deceitful actions highlight the emotional depth and the gravity of the protagonist’s despair.



Mentira in Historic Context

Made in 1977 in Argentina, a time when tango was undergoing a significant revival and serving as a crucial outlet for emotional expression amidst the political and social upheavals of the era, “Mentira” likely resonated deeply with its audience. Its themes of deception and emotional turmoil could mirror the broader sense of disillusionment and search for truth within the community, making it more than just a personal story of lost love, but a reflection of the era’s broader existential and societal quests.



Celedonio Flores

Celedonio Flores was a prominent Argentine tango lyricist known for his poignant and evocative compositions that delved deeply into the human condition and urban life.