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Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo)

Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo) is a Tango written by Eduardo Pereyra and recorded by Francisco Rotundo in 1957. The Tango Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo) is written by Eduardo Pereyra, Francisco Rotundo has recorded Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo) with the singer Alfredo Del Rio.
“Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo)” translates to “It’s never too late (You still have time).” This evocative title, whether in the form of a tango or a sung poem, reminds us of the ever-present opportunity for change and renewal. It whispers to the soul, urging us to embrace second chances and the possibility to start anew, no matter the moment.

Tango

Style

Francisco Rotundo

Orchestra

Alfredo Del Rio

Singer

Celedonio Flores

Author

Eduardo Pereyra

Composer

1957/1/22

Date

Alfredo Del Rio
Alfredo Del Rio
Francisco Rotundo
Francisco Rotundo

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Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo) recorded by other Orchestras

Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo) recorded by other Orchestras

1957/1/22 – Al fin de cuentas – Francisco Rotundo
1957/1/22 – Para recordarlo – Francisco Rotundo
1957/1/18 – Fosforerita – Hector Varela
1957/1/18 – Y te tengo que esperar – Hector Varela
1957/1/9 – Mi vida en tus manos – Rodolfo Biagi
Nunca es tarde (Todavia estas a tiempo) – 1953/9/22 – Pedro Laurenz – Alfredo Del Rio
Nunca es tarde (Todavia estas a tiempo) – 1957/1/22 – Francisco Rotundo – Alfredo Del Rio
Nunca es tarde (Todavia estas a tiempo) – 1957/8/5 – Armando Pontier – Julio Sosa

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo)

This is the translation of the Tango “Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo)

Recibiste los biabazos de la suerte mistonguera

y a la pucha se te fueron los momentos de esplendor:

de tu percha tan debute, tan jailafe y tan diquera,

perdoná que te lo bata, no te queda ni el color.



Te viniste para abajo como bafi de italiano,

andás piantao de la gente como gato’e corralón.

Tu chamuyo tan alegre, decidor y campechano,

sólo bate fulería de cadáver ilusión.



Y, total, porque la mina te la dio por la azotea

y en el medio de la vía amurado te dejó,

cara a cara con la vida, con tu pobre vida rea,

adonde ella, sin quererlo, poco a poco te llevó.



Vos dejaste los encantos de un bulín donde tenías

una madre viejecita y una hermana que cuidar;

un bulín donde vos eras esperanzas y alegrías,

por seguir a esa malvada que te acaba de amurar…



Olvidaste los deberes por seguir la caravana

que, apenado y afligido, hoy tenés que abandonar…

No llorés… Eso no es de hombre… Con llorar nada se gana…

Vos sos joven y sos bueno… Te podés acomodar…



Todavía estás a tiempo de pegar el batacazo

más debute y provechoso que podés imaginar…

Andá a ver a tu viejita… Dale un beso y un abrazo

y, llorando, preguntale si te quiere perdonar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo)"

You were hit by the blows of fickle fortune,
and to darn go your moments of splendor:
from your hook so flashy, so stylish and distinguished,
forgive me for saying it, you haven’t even kept your colors.

You fell down like a worn-out picture,
wandering lost, like a cat in a lumberyard.
Your cheerful talk, engaging and chummy,
now only spouts the decay of a dead dream.

And after all, because the girl messed with your head
and left you stranded in the middle of the track,
face to face with life, with your dismal life,
where she, unwittingly, gradually took you.

You left behind the comforts of a little room where you had
an old mother and a sister to care for;
a room where you were once hopes and joys,
to follow that wicked woman who just screwed you over…

You forgot your duties chasing the crowd,
which, saddened and distressed, now you must leave…
Don’t cry… That’s not like a man… Crying gets you nothing…
You’re young and good… You can still settle down…

You still have time to make a smashing comeback
more outstanding and beneficial than you can imagine…
Go see your old mother… Give her a kiss and a hug
and, crying, ask her if she can forgive you.

Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo) by Celedonio Flores

Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo) is a Tango written by Celedonio Flores and composed by Eduardo Pereyra.



Story behind the Tango Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo)

This moving tango delves into the tale of a man whose life took a turn for the worse due to unfortunate circumstances and the influence of a deceitful woman. The lyrics take the listener through the protagonist’s downfall from a vibrant life, characterized by love, hope, and familial responsibilities, to a state of despair and isolation. The key message conveyed is one of redemption and reconciliation, urging the protagonist to mend his ways and seek forgiveness from those he once neglected, particularly his mother.



Symbolism of Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo)

The metaphorical language in “Nunca es tarde” paints a vivid picture of loss and regret. Symbolism is used extensively throughout the lyrics, such as “te viniste para abajo como bafi de italiano” (you came down like a poorly built Italian house), portraying the protagonist’s dramatic fall in life. The recurrent theme of lost color in his once vibrant setting symbolizes the fading joy and decadence of his past. Furthermore, the imagery of ‘bulín’, a colloquial term for a small rented room, represents the protagonist’s lost haven of love and security. Finally, the description of abandonment “en el medio de la vía” (left in the middle of the road) amplifies the feeling of desolation and betrayal.



Nunca es tarde (Todavía estás a tiempo) in historic Context

Set in Argentina during the mid-20th century, a period marked by cultural shifts and economic fluctuations, “Nunca es tarde” mirrors the societal hardships endured by many Argentinians. The song’s portrayal of personal downfall reflects the broader context of instability and the quest for personal redemption amidst societal turmoil. Tango, during this time, often highlighted themes of melancholy, nostalgia, and a longing for better days, serving both as a reflection and an escape for the society.



Celedonio Flores

Celedonio Flores was a renowned Argentine poet and tango lyricist known for his vivid depictions of urban life and the complexities of love and loss.