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Nene caprichoso

Nene caprichoso is a Tango written by Francisco Canaro and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1943. The Tango Nene caprichoso is written by Francisco Canaro , Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Nene caprichoso with the singer Ortega Del Cerro.
The piece named “Nene Caprichoso,” which translates to “Fickle Child” in English, carries a vivid depiction of youthful unpredictability. It captures the whimsy and spirited nature of a young mind, dancing between desires with an uninhibited zest. As the melody unravels, it paints a portrait of innocence wrapped in a playful quest for fleeting whims.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Ortega Del Cerro

Singer

Ivo Pelay

Author

Francisco Canaro

Composer

1943/7/2

Date

Ortega Del Cerro
Ortega Del Cerro
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Nene caprichoso

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

Letra del Tango Nene caprichoso

Nene caprichoso,
¡basta de llorar!…
¡Y a dormir, que los bebes buenos
duermen pronto y sin chistar!…
Nene caprichoso,
hoy es carnaval
y mamá quiere ir con papi
a bailar al Luna Park.

Las once van a ser,
y el baile va a empezar…
No tenés que gritar así
ni debés llorar,
sino papá,
¡te va a pegar!
Si el bebito se porta bien
su mamá después
va a comprarle un tren.
Arrorró mi niño,
arrorró mi sol…
Pepe, andá saliendo
que ya se durmió…
Se durmió el bebito…
se durmió mi amor…
Pepe, no salgás,
que se despertó
¡y nos reventó!
Miralo a tu papá
vestido de sultán.
Si en seguida no te callás
¡te vas a acordar!
¡Si no dormís
vas a cobrar!
Entendé que debés dejar
que papá y mamá
vayan a bailar…

Nene caprichoso,
si no te callás,
tu papá va a decirle al cuco
que te lleve por gritar.
Nene caprichoso,
¡cómo me secás!…
¡Me tendré que quedar sin baile
hasta el otro carnaval!

English lyrics of the Tango "Nene caprichoso"

Capricious baby,
stop your crying, cease!…
To sleep, for good babies
slumber quickly and at peace…
Capricious baby,
today’s the carnival’s thrill,
and mom wants to go with daddy
to dance at Luna Park’s will.

It’s nearly eleven,
and the dance will soon glow…
You shouldn’t scream like this
nor should tears flow,
or else dad,
might deliver a blow!
If the little one behaves well,
his mom will then
buy him a train to compel.
Lullaby my child,
lullaby my sun…
Pepe, start leaving
for he has succumbed…
The little one has slept…
my love is undone…
Pepe, don’t leave,
he woke up
and spoiled the fun!
Look at your dad
dressed as a sultan.
If you don’t quiet down soon,
you will remember, young man!
If you don’t sleep,
you’ll feel the reprimand!
Understand you must let
mom and dad
go out and dance…

Capricious baby,
if you don’t quiet down,
your dad will tell the boogeyman
to take you for making a sound.
Capricious baby,
how you tire me so!…
I might have to miss the dance
until the next carnival’s glow!

Nene caprichoso by Ivo Pelay

Nene caprichoso is a Tango written by Ivo Pelay and composed by Francisco Canaro.



Story behind the Tango Nene caprichoso

The lyrics of “Nene caprichoso” portray a common domestic scene, where a child’s persistent crying threatens to disrupt the parents’ plans to attend a Carnival dance at Luna Park. Through the simple, yet emotionally charged dialogue between the mother, the child, and references to the father, the song captures the push and pull of parental responsibilities and the desire for social engagement. The mother alternates between cajoling and threatening the child in an attempt to quiet him so she and her husband can depart for their evening out.



Symbolism of Nene caprichoso

The use of “Nene caprichoso” or “capricious child” highlights the frustration felt by the mother. Terms like “si no dormís vas a cobrar” (if you don’t sleep, you are going to get it) and evoking the ‘cuco’ (a bogeyman-like figure) are indicative of classic parental strategies using both fear and bribery to coax the child into obedience. Emotionally, these expressions reveal the intense pull between parental love and social desires. The phrases “si el bebito se porta bien” (if the baby behaves) and “va a comprarle un tren” (will buy you a train) symbolize the rewards for good behavior, a timeless parenting tactic.



Nene caprichoso in historic Context

Recorded in Argentina in 1943, during World War II, “Nene caprichoso” might reflect the social and cultural atmosphere of Buenos Aires’s middle-class families. During this era, tango often served as both an escape and a reflection of daily struggles. The reference to Luna Park, a popular amusement park and dance venue in Buenos Aires, roots the song in a specific place renowned for its big social gatherings, including dances and Carnival celebrations, highlighting a cultural tradition very much alive in Argentina at the time.



Ivo Pelay

Ivo Pelay was an Argentine playwright and lyricist, known for his significant contributions to the theatre and popular music in Argentina.