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No tengo la culpa

No tengo la culpa is a Tango written by Carlos Olmedo and recorded by José Basso in 1960. The Tango No tengo la culpa is written by Carlos Olmedo, José Basso has recorded No tengo la culpa with the singer Alfredo Belusi.
“No tengo la culpa,” which translates to “I’m Not to Blame,” is a lament draped in nostalgic melodies. The music carries the weight of unspoken sorrow and the quiet resignation of a heart seeking absolution. It speaks to the universal struggle of letting go of guilt, as the soul yearns for release from burdens not rightfully its own.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Alfredo Belusi

Singer

Arturo De La Torre

Author

Carlos Olmedo

Composer

1960/4/26

Date

Alfredo Belusi
Alfredo Belusi
José Basso
José Basso

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No tengo la culpa recorded by other Orchestras

No tengo la culpa recorded by other Orchestras

1960/4/26 – Cuerpo y alma – Jose Basso
1960/4/26 – Sueno malevo – Jose Basso
1960/4/28 – Araca Paris – Armando Pontier
1960/4/28 – La ultima lagrima – Armando Pontier
1960/5/16 – Bonita – Alfredo De Angelis
No tengo la culpa – 1961/7/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Alfredo Belusi
No tengo la culpa – 1960/4/26 – Jose Basso – Alfredo Belusi

Lyrics Translation of the Tango No tengo la culpa

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

Letra del Tango No tengo la culpa

Ya sé… Estoy borracho y he vuelto a la pieza,
no muevas la boca, te doy la razón,
yo soy un bohemio me gusta el ‘scabio’
y un tango llorado por un bandoneón.
No tengo la culpa de ser un perdido
jugado en la vida, perdí la ilusión,
rodé por las calles… matando un cariño
ya ves… soy el fruto de un árbol sin flor.

No esperés mi vuelta
con esto me marcho,
pegado al estaño
de algún mostrador,
canturreando un tango
‘batiendo bolazos’
de a poco a la vida
voy diciendo adiós.

Yo sé… Que sos buena, no llores, no sufras,
dejá que me vaya, el bien es pa’ vos.
El cielo está lindo, cubierto de estrellas,
Yo voy pa’l infierno, que venden alcohol.
Me están esperando, la copa está paga,
el vicio me lleva camino del mal.
Mi sangre me grita, que siga la farsa,
total… queda poco, se va el carnaval.

English lyrics of the Tango "No tengo la culpa"

I know… I’m drunk and I’ve returned to the room,
don’t move your lips, you’re right,
I’m a bohemian, I like the ‘booze’
and a tango cried out by a bandoneon.
It’s not my fault that I’m a lost cause,
played in life, I lost my dreams,
roamed the streets… killing a love
you see… I am the fruit of a barren tree.

Don’t wait for my return,
with this I leave,
stuck to the tin
of some counter,
humming a tango,
‘spinning yarns’,
little by little to life
I’m saying goodbye.

I know… You’re good, don’t cry, don’t suffer,
let me go, it’s better for you.
The sky is beautiful, covered with stars,
I’m heading to hell, where they sell alcohol.
They’re waiting for me, the drink is paid for,
vice takes me on the path of evil.
My blood screams at me, to continue the farce,
after all… there’s little left, the carnival is leaving.

No tengo la culpa by Arturo De La Torre

No tengo la culpa is a Tango written by Arturo De La Torre and composed by Carlos Olmedo.



Story behind the Tango No tengo la culpa

The tango “No tengo la culpa” delves into the melancholic and self-reflective emotions of a man grappling with his personal failures and the consequences of his lifestyle choices. The narrator acknowledges he is drunk and has returned to his room, asking not to be judged as he admits his penchant for bohemian life, alcohol, and the emotional strain of tango music played by a bandoneon. He declares his lack of fault in being a lost soul, a man who has gambled away his life’s hopes and subdued his affection as he wandered the streets.



Symbolism of No tengo la culpa

The phrase “no tengo la culpa” which translates to “I am not to blame,” encapsulates a profound resignation and self-exculpation. It represents an attempt to absolve oneself from the repercussions of one’s choices by suggesting a deterministic viewpoint of life’s outcomes. The mention of the “scabio” (slang for cheap liquor), bandoneon, and stars overhead symbolizes the constant battle between a desire for celestial purity and the descent into underworld habits. The reference to the carnival nearing its end symbolizes the fleeting joy and imminent closure of life’s celebrations.



No tengo la culpa in historic Context

Released in 1960, “No tengo la culpa” emerged during a complex period in Argentina characterized by political instability and social upheaval. This backdrop may have influenced the song’s tone of disillusionment and desolation, mirroring the emotions of a populace grappling with uncertain times. The lyrics reflect a pervasive sense of resignation common in tango music, which often explores themes of fatalism, nostalgia, and existential angst. The historical context adds a layer of depth to the interpretation of the tango as both a personal confession and a wider societal commentary.



Arturo De La Torre

Arturo De La Torre was an established lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, known for delving into themes of love, loss, and existential despair through his poignant lyrics.