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No mientas

No mientas is a Tango written by Héctor Varela y Alfredo Lattero and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1938. The Tango No mientas is written by Héctor Varela y Alfredo Lattero, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded No mientas with the singer Alberto Echagüe.
“No mientas,” meaning “Don’t lie” in English, captures the essence of raw truthfulness. It echoes through the melancholic strains of a tango, where every note pleads for honesty amidst the shadows of deceit. This piece compels the heart to confront its own disguises, revealing the beauty and heartbreak intertwined in sincerity.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Echagüe

Singer

Héctor Marcó

Author

Héctor Varela y Alfredo Lattero

Composer

1938/12/28

Date

Alberto Echagüe
Alberto Echagüe
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango No mientas

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

Letra del Tango No mientas

Fueron tus palabras la canción de mi esperanza
y en tus tibias manos se durmió mi corazón.
Era tan feliz y fue tan ciega mi confianza,
que jamás la duda vino a mi razón.
Pero hoy solo siento que tus lágrimas me queman
y ese llanto impío que me quiere convencer.
Es la carcajada de tu voz, que me condena
a vivir siempre engañado en tu querer.

¡No mientas!
Que tu boca pecadora
se distingue cuando implora
sus mentiras al jurar.
¡No mientas!
Si en tus ojos he leído
que tu amor ya me he perdido
y es inútil suplicar.
¡Hablame!
La verdad quiero que digas
no se mata con intrigas
de ese modo un corazón
¡No mientas!
Que me amargo al contemplarte
y el afán de perdonarte
me podría hacer traición.

Se que si te apiadas de mi vida que agoniza
y en un gesto franco tu interior me dejas ver
hallaré las brasas de mi amor hechas cenizas,
mas nada me importa si así debe ser.
Solo quiero verte con el alma descubierta,
afrontando todo por tener sinceridad
Para que al marcharme con mis pobre flores muertas,
lleve al menos de tus labios la verdad.

English lyrics of the Tango "No mientas"

Your words were the song of my hope
and in your warm hands, my heart fell asleep.
I was so happy, and my trust was so blind,
that doubt never entered my mind.
But today I only feel your tears burn me,
and that unholy weeping that wants to convince me.
It’s the laughter of your voice that condemns me
to always live deceived by your love.

Don’t lie!
For your sinful mouth
is exposed when it begs,
its lies when it swears.
Don’t lie!
If I’ve read in your eyes
that your love is lost to me,
and it’s useless to plead.
Talk to me!
I want you to tell the truth,
a heart is not killed
in this way by intrigues.
Don’t lie!
For I grow bitter watching you,
and the urge to forgive you
could betray me.

I know that if you pity my life that agonizes
and with a frank gesture you let me see inside,
I will find the embers of my love turned to ashes,
but nothing matters if so it must be.
I just want to see you with your soul uncovered,
facing everything to have sincerity,
so that when I leave with my poor dead flowers,
I take at least from your lips the truth.

No mientas by Héctor Varela y Alfredo Lattero

No mientas is a Tango written by and composed by Héctor Varela y Alfredo Lattero.

Story behind the Tango No mientas

No mientas delves into the depths of trust and betrayal, weaving a dramatic narrative surrounding a lover’s plea for truth. The song’s protagonist reflects on past happiness now overshadowed by suspicion and dishonesty. As they recall how hope once echoed in the partner’s words, they confront the painful realization of deception. This tango captures the haunting lament of lost love and the yearning for sincerity, inviting listeners to witness the torment of love’s illusions and the oppressive weight of unspoken truths.

Symbolism of No mientas

The lyrics are laden with symbolic language; “tus tibias manos” (your warm hands) represent comfort and intimacy lost to the protagonist. The repeated plea “¡No mientas!” (Don’t lie!) emphasizes the central theme of truth versus deceit. Key phrases like “carcajada de tu voz” (laughter of your voice) illustrate the mockery inherent in deceitful words, and “brasas de mi amor hechas cenizas” (embers of my love turned to ashes) vividly convey love diminished to remnants. The song reverberates with evocative imagery, underscoring the intense emotional struggle between hope and despair.

No mientas in historic Context

The tango was created on December 28, 1938, in Buenos Aires, a time when tango music was a dominant cultural expression in Argentina. The late 1930s marked a period rich with emotional and social undercurrents in Argentine society, reflecting shifting values and interpersonal dynamics. Buenos Aires, as the center of tango culture, provided a backdrop where themes of love, betrayal, and longing naturally intertwined with the lives of its residents. This socio-cultural milieu likely shaped the tango’s narrative depth and emotional intensity, enabling audiences to resonate with its message of love tainted by deceit.

Héctor Varela y Alfredo Lattero

Héctor Varela was a renowned Argentine tango musician and composer known for his contributions to the genre, driving its evolution in the mid-20th century. Alfredo Lattero also contributed significantly to the tango scene, collaborating with prominent artists to create compelling musical works.