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No puede ser

No puede ser is a Tango written by Juan Carlos Howard and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1941. The Tango No puede ser is written by Juan Carlos Howard, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded No puede ser with the singer Alberto Lago.
“No puede ser” translates to “It cannot be” in English. This poignant piece dances through the heart, defying the possibility of love lost or dreams unmet. With each note, it whispers the lament of impossibility, painting a picture of yearning that hovers between hope and despair, where the soul struggles to accept what feels unimaginable yet undeniably true.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Alberto Lago

Singer

Julio Jorge Nelson

Author

Juan Carlos Howard

Composer

1941/12/3

Date

Alberto Lago
Alberto Lago
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango No puede ser

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

Letra del Tango No puede ser

No admito tu llanto ni acepto tu pena
Cansado me tiene tu eterna ambición,
Si yo he sido bueno, por qué esta condena
Que es como una afrenta y una humillación.

Yo te justifico todo lo que has hecho
Como inexperiencia o debilidad,
Y hoy en el tormento, dentro de tu pecho
Se clava angustiosa, mi cruda verdad.

Sola y sin fe, pude evitar
En la inquietud, de mi dolor,
Surgir de sombras que apretaron a mi vida
Y en franca senda, llegué a triunfar.
Ante tu acción de deslealtad
Con voluntad llegué a olvidar,
Ya se despejaron las tinieblas
Que viví por tu maldad.

Inquieto he vivido, mil veces por día
Te he visto en mis sueños como una obsesión,
Sé que lentamente, partiendo seguía
En este delirio de mi exaltación.

Hoy que has venido para recordarme
Dichas y alegrías de aquel buen ayer,
Y a pesar que llores, ya no te perdono
Pues muy bien comprendo, que no puede ser.

English lyrics of the Tango "No puede ser"

I don’t accept your tears nor do I accept your sorrow,
Your eternal ambition has tired me out,
If I have been kind, why this sentence
That feels like an insult and a humiliation.

I justify everything you have done
As inexperience or weakness,
And today in the torment, inside your chest
My harsh truth painfully pierces.

Alone and without faith, I could avoid
In the unrest, of my pain,
Emerging from shadows that tightened around my life
And on a fair path, I managed to succeed.
Faced with your act of disloyalty
With determination I managed to forget,
The darkness that clouded over
Because of your wickedness has now cleared.

Restlessly I have lived, a thousand times a day
I have seen you in my dreams as an obsession,
I know that slowly, continuing I was departing
In this frenzy of my exaltation.

Today that you have come to remind me
Of joys and happiness of that good past,
And despite your tears, I no longer forgive you
Because I understand very well, that it cannot be.

No puede ser by Julio Jorge Nelson

No puede ser is a Tango written by Julio Jorge Nelson and composed by Juan Carlos Howard.



Story behind the Tango No puede ser

“No puede ser” translates to “It cannot be” in English, encapsulating the prevailing theme of irreversible despair and realization within the lyrics. The song narrates the story of a person who has endured a deep personal betrayal and comes to the unyielding understanding that forgiveness and reconciliation are impossible. This profound sentiment is vividly expressed through reflections on past happiness, current pain, and the ultimate decision that returning to past relations “cannot be.”



Symbolism of No puede ser

The tango uses stark imagery and contrasts to highlight the emotional turmoil faced by the protagonist. Phrases like “Surgir de sombras” (emerging from shadows) and “las tinieblas” (the darkness) symbolize the periods of suffering and confusion caused by betrayal, suggesting a journey from being overshadowed by emotional torment to reaching clarity and resolution. Furthermore, Nelson’s choice of words such as “deslealtad” (disloyalty) and “maldad” (evilness) inject a strong moral judgment into the narrative, emphasizing the gravity of the betrayal.



No puede ser in historic Context

The Tango “No puede ser” emerged in 1941 in Argentina, a time and place rich with the cultural elevation of tango as not just a dance but an expression of deeper societal themes such as disillusionment, passion, and grief. This period was marked by political instability and social upheaval, which could mirror the personal turbulence and distrust depicted in the lyrics. The song’s emphasis on personal integrity and the irrevocability of betrayal could resonate deeply with an audience accustomed to uncertainty and change.



Julio Jorge Nelson

Julio Jorge Nelson was a notable figure in the Argentine tango scene, recognized for his poetic lyrics that often explored themes of love, betrayal, and existential melancholy.