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No le digas que la quiero

No le digas que la quiero is a Tango written by Enrique Delfino and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1940. The Tango No le digas que la quiero is written by Enrique Delfino, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded No le digas que la quiero with the singer Jorge Ortiz.
The composition titled “No le digas que la quiero,” which translates to “Don’t Tell Her I Love Her,” unfolds like a whispered confession, steeped in longing and secrecy. It captures the delicate tension between unspoken desire and the fear of vulnerability. The music sways like a tango, weaving a tale of love concealed in the silence between notes.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Jorge Ortiz

Singer

Alberto Vacarezza

Author

Enrique Delfino

Composer

1940/12/17

Date

Jorge Ortiz
Jorge Ortiz
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango No le digas que la quiero

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

Letra del Tango No le digas que la quiero

Suena, tango quejumbroso, compadrón y callejero,
como suena en la tristeza mi abatido corazón.
Y si ves a mi querida no le digas que la quiero,
porque ya me da vergüenza de pensar en su traición.
Suena, tango, y si con otra ves que bailo a tu sonido,
no le digas que me oíste tu rezongo acompañar.
Yo no quiero que ella sepa las angustias que he sufrido,
y que desde aquella tarde no hago más que sollozar.

¡Tango!…
Melancólico testigo
y el único amigo
de mi soledad.
¡Tango!…
En las vueltas del destino
quizá en mi camino
la vuelva a encontrar.

Pero entonces, sin rencores ni deseos de venganza,
mi perdón le dará abrigo y el lamento musical
de este tango hecho jirones, de dolor y de esperanza,
será el grito que la acuse de haberme hecho tanto mal.
Suena, tango quejumbroso, compadrón y callejero,
como suena en la tristeza mi abatido corazón.
Y si ves a mi querida, no le digas que la quiero,
porque ya me da vergüenza de pensar en su traición.

English lyrics of the Tango "No le digas que la quiero"

Play, sorrowful tango, bold and streetwise,
as my dejected heart sounds in sadness.
And if you see my beloved, do not tell her that I love her,
for I am now ashamed to think of her betrayal.
Play, tango, and if you see me dancing with another to your sound,
do not tell her you heard me accompanying your grumble.
I do not want her to know the anguish I have suffered,
and that since that afternoon I have done nothing but sob.

Tango!…
Melancholic witness
and the only friend
of my solitude.
Tango!…
In the twists of fate
perhaps on my path
I will find her again.

But then, without grudges or desires for revenge,
my forgiveness will shelter her and the musical lament
of this tango made of tatters, pain, and hope,
will be the cry that accuses her of having done me so much harm.
Play, sorrowful tango, bold and streetwise,
as my dejected heart sounds in sadness.
And if you see my beloved, do not tell her that I love her,
for I am now ashamed to think of her betrayal.

No le digas que la quiero by Alberto Vacarezza

No le digas que la quiero is a Tango written by Alberto Vacarezza and composed by Enrique Delfino.

Story behind the Tango No le digas que la quiero

The lyrics of “No le digas que la quiero” tell the poignant story of heartbreak and betrayal laced with a profound sense of melancholy and resignation. The narrator requests the tango itself to keep his love and suffering secret from his beloved who has betrayed him. He expresses the immense pain that her betrayal has caused, yet he does not wish for her to know the extent of his suffering. This tango evokes the classic Argentinian spirit of deep emotion conveyed through the music and dance of tango.

Symbolism of No le digas que la quiero

In “No le digas que la quiero,” the tango music serves as both a companion and a repository for the narrator’s deepest emotions. Phrases like “tango quejumbroso, compadrón y callejero” symbolize the tango as a living entity that roams the streets, embodying the communal essence of urban storytelling. The words “suena” repeated in the lyrics echo the ongoing, resonant impact of heartache. Furthermore, the tango being described as “Melancólico testigo y el único amigo” emphasizes its role as the sole confidant of the narrator’s solitude and sadness.

No le digas que la quiero in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1940, a time when Argentina was characterized by political and social transitions. This period in history was marked by a mix of modernization and the preservation of traditional cultural forms like the tango. “No le digas que la quiero” captures the essence of an era where personal turmoil often mirrored larger societal shifts. The nostalgic and introspective lyrics reflect a common emotional landscape, set against the backdrop of evolving Argentine identity.

Alberto Vacarezza

Alberto Vacarezza was a prominent Argentine playwright and poet, known for his contributions to the Buenos Aires’ theater scene and for penning lyrics for tangos, capturing the city’s unique character and the intricacies of love and life.