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No la traigas

No la traigas is a Tango written by Héctor Gentile and recorded by Alfredo Gobbi in 1949. The Tango No la traigas is written by Héctor Gentile, Alfredo Gobbi has recorded No la traigas with the singer Angel Diaz.
The piece is called “No la traigas,” which translates to “Do Not Bring Her” in English. This evocative title conjures an image of longing and restraint, a moment where the past is gently held at bay to protect a fragile heart. In its notes, a dance unfolds between memory and desire, echoing the timeless tango of love and loss.

Tango

Style

Alfredo Gobbi

Orchestra

Angel Diaz

Singer

Reinaldo Yiso

Author

Héctor Gentile

Composer

1949/7/25

Date

Angel Diaz
Angel Diaz
Alfredo Gobbi
Alfredo Gobbi

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango No la traigas

This is the translation of the Tango “No la traigas” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “No la traigas” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango No la traigas

Domingo a domingo, asoma en tus labios

la misma pregunta, temblando en tu voz.

Y hoy quiero decirte porque no la traigo,

para darte un beso y oír su perdón.

Mamá nada sabe, que estás entre rejas,

si ella supiera, no quiero pensar.

Si vieras la pobre, está tan enferma,

por eso no quiero decir la verdad.



Comprendo tus deseos de besarla,

de tenerla y estrecharla

y pedirle su perdón.

Pero ella,

ella cree que sos honrado,

si te viera aquí encerrado,

moriría de dolor.

Ahora, si querés que yo la traiga,

a pesar de mis palabras,

puedo darte ese alegrón.

Y el otro, comprendiendo su fracaso,

se arrojó en aquellos brazos

y llorando dijo ¡No!



Irás olvidando tu vida pasada

y el día soñado, también llegará,

podrás abrazarla, mirarla en la cara,

y entre beso y beso, decirle “mamá”.

Después, ya sin deudas, la vida que es buena

pondré en tu esperanza la felicidad.

No importa muchacho, se fuerte, no temas,

la vida comienza con tu libertad.

English lyrics of the Tango "No la traigas"

Sunday after Sunday, the same question appears on your lips,
trembling in your voice.
And today I want to tell you why I don’t bring her
to give her a kiss and hear her forgiveness.

Mom knows nothing of you being behind bars,
if she knew, I can’t bear to think.
If you saw her, so sick,
that’s why I do not want to tell the truth.

I understand your desire to kiss her,
to hold and embrace her
and ask for her forgiveness.
But she,
she believes you are honorable,
if she saw you locked up here,
she would die of pain.

Now, if you want me to bring her,
despite my words,
I can give you that joy.
The other, realizing his failure,
threw himself into those arms
and crying said No!

You will start forgetting your past life
and the dreamed day will also arrive,
you’ll be able to embrace her, look her in the face,
and between kisses, call her “mom”.
Then, free from debts, life that is good
will place happiness in your hope.
Do not worry, young man, be strong, do not fear,
life begins with your freedom.

No la traigas by Reinaldo Yiso

No la traigas is a Tango written by Reinaldo Yiso and composed by Héctor Gentile.



Story behind the Tango No la traigas

The poignant lyrics of “No la traigas” explore a conversation between two individuals, underlying themes of regret, familial love, and the painful impact of truth. The setting hints at a prison where the speaker advises against bringing a mother to her son, who is incarcerated, to spare her the heartache of seeing him in such a state. The dialogue articulates the son’s longing for reconciliation and affection, but also the protective instinct to preserve his mother’s view of him as an honorable person.



Symbolism of No la traigas

Symbolism richly laces the narrative of “No la traigas,” particularly through the juxtaposition of freedom and confinement. The prison acts not only as a physical barrier but as a metaphorical rift in the familial bond, reflecting the internal conflict of the son’s desire for maternal presence versus the reality of his situation. Phrases like “ella cree que sos honrado” and the son’s ultimate refusal reveal the facade he maintains to protect his mother’s happiness and health. There is a deep recognition of the paradox that truth, while liberating, can also cause irreversible pain.



No la traigas in historic Context

Set in 1949 in Argentina, “No la traigas” emerges during a tumultuous period marked by political and social unrest post-World War II. This era saw significant migration to urban centers, and tangos like this one mirrored the emotional and societal complexities faced by many during this time. The lyrics not only reflect personal drama but also resonate with the collective experience of loss, guilt, and the difficult pursuit of redemption amidst societal challenges.



Reinaldo Yiso

Reinaldo Yiso was an influential Argentine lyricist known for his poignant contributions to the Tango genre.