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Oyeme

Oyeme is a Tango written by Enrique Francini and recorded by Francini-Pontier in 1947. The Tango Oyeme is written by Enrique Francini, Francini-Pontier has recorded Oyeme with the singer Roberto Rufino.
“Oyeme,” which translates to “Hear Me” in English, is a heartfelt plea wrapped in the rhythm of melody. It whispers to the soul, seeking not just to be heard, but to be understood, resonating with echoes of longing and connection. Each note dances like a warm embrace, inviting the listener into a world where words blend seamlessly with emotion.

Tango

Style

Francini-Pontier

Orchestra

Roberto Rufino

Singer

Homero Expósito

Author

Enrique Francini

Composer

1947/7/8

Date

Roberto Rufino
Roberto Rufino
Francini-Pontier
Francini-Pontier

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Oyeme recorded by other Orchestras

Oyeme recorded by other Orchestras

1947/7/8 – Tigre viejo – Francini-Pontier
1947/7/10 – Los ejes de mi carreta – Anibal Troilo
1947/7/11 – Castanuelas – Enrique Rodriguez
1947/7/11 – Pa- que te voy a contar – Enrique Rodriguez
1947/7/4 – Gardel-Razzano (El morocho y el oriental) – Anibal Troilo
Oyeme – 1947/10/22 – Miguel Calo – Raul Iriarte
Oyeme – 1947/7/8 – Francini-Pontier – Roberto Rufino

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Oyeme

This is the translation of the Tango “Oyeme” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Oyeme” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Oyeme

Óyeme:

hablemos del adiós…

Tu forma de partir

nos dio la sensación

de un arco de violín

clavado en un gorrión.

Sálvame,

que anoche comprendí

que es corta una canción

para poder llorar

la desesperación

de tanta soledad.

Óyeme,

¡me tienes que escuchar!

Si ayer que pude hablar

pensaba de perfil,

ahora que no estás

no sé pensar en ti.



Llorar

ya no podré,

y con llorar

igual no has de volver.

Por eso grito mi dolor desesperado

como hincado en las ternuras del pasado.

Porque el pasado es una noria de preguntas

que me deja con las manos siempre juntas,

pidiendo… ¿para qué?

Si no poder llorar es comprender

que ya no volverás…



Fue en abril

el año, ¿para qué?

la tarde estaba gris,

llovía aquí también

un llanto de violín

y un verso de papel.

¡Basta ya! ¡Qué fácil comprender

que abril puede volver,

que el sol ha vuelto ya,

que volverá a llover

y tú no volverás!



Óyeme.

¡Me tienes que escuchar!

Por más que pueda más

la noche ser más cruel,

aquí todo está igual

e igual te esperaré.

English lyrics of the Tango "Oyeme"

Listen to me:
let’s talk about goodbye…
Your way of leaving
gave us the feeling
of a violin bow
stuck in a sparrow.

Save me,
for last night I understood
that a song is too short
to cry out the despair
of so much loneliness.

Listen to me,
you have to hear me!
If yesterday when I could speak
I thought sideways,
now that you are gone
I can’t think of you.

I can no longer cry,
and crying
won’t bring you back anyway.
That’s why I scream out my desperate pain
as if kneeling in the tenderness of the past.
Because the past is a wheel of questions
that leaves me with hands always clasped,
asking… what for?
If not being able to cry means understanding
that you will never return…

It was in April,
the year, what does it matter?
the afternoon was gray,
it was raining here too
a cry of violin
and a verse on paper.
Enough! How easy to understand
that April can return,
that the sun has already come back,
that it will rain again
and you will not return!

Listen to me.
You have to hear me!
No matter how much more
the night can be crueller,
everything here remains the same
and I will wait for you just the same.

Oyeme by Homero Expósito

Oyeme is a Tango written by Homero Expósito and composed by Enrique Francini.



Story behind the Tango Oyeme

“Oyeme” translates to “Listen to me” in English, setting a tone of emotional earnestness and an urge to be heard. The lyrics narrate the poignant story of parting and the haunting solitude that follows. The singer addresses a former lover, recounting the pain and finality of their departure, likened to the sharp, painful jab of a violin bow into a sparrow—a vile and visceral image that captures the piercing nature of their separation. This vivid imagery underscores the deep emotional outpouring as the narrative shifts from desperation in solitude to a recognition of the irreversible past.



Symbolism of Oyeme

The symbolism in “Oyeme” is rich and deeply intertwined with emotional expression. The recurring references to the violin symbolize the melody of their past relationship, which is now a source of pain and sorrow. The “april” when they parted brings seasonal change as a metaphor for transformation and loss. Rain, often a symbol of renewal and tears, here mirrors the protagonist’s grief, unable to be washed away. Key phrases like “Si no poder llorar es comprender” which translates to “If not being able to cry is to understand,” suggest a reluctant acceptance of the unchangeable, where the inability to cry represents a deeper internalization of loss, beyond mere tears.



Oyeme in historic Context

Created in post-war Argentina in 1947, a period marked by significant political and social changes, “Oyeme” captures a collective ambiance of melancholy and reflection. This era experienced significant socio-economic shifts, which potentially intensified personal narratives of loss and nostalgia, as seen in this tango. The music and lyrics might be reflecting the national sentiment of loss—whether personal, like love, or broadly, as in a changing society.



Homero Expósito

Homero Expósito was a prominent Argentine lyricist and poet, known for his deep and evocative lyrics within the Tango genre.