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Pa’ que bailen los muchachos

Pa’ que bailen los muchachos is a Tango written by Aníbal Troilo and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1970. Aníbal Troilo has recorded Pa’ que bailen los muchachos as an instrumental Tango.
“Pa’ que bailen los muchachos,” meaning “So the Boys Can Dance,” captures the spirit of joyous movement and celebration. This piece, with its lively rhythm and rich melody, inspires a sense of freedom and camaraderie among friends. It invites everyone to embrace the dance floor, where steps and laughter intertwine in an unforgettable, shared experience.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Enrique Cadicamo

Author

Aníbal Troilo

Composer

1970/12/21

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Letra del Tango Pa' que bailen los muchachos

Pa’ que bailen los muchachos
via’ tocarte, bandoneón.
¡La vida es una milonga!
Bailen todos, compañeros,
porque el baile es un abrazo:
Bailen todos, compañeros,
que este tango lleva el paso.
Entre el lento ir y venir
del tango va
la frase dulce.
Y ella baila en otros brazos,
prendida, rendida,
por otro amor.

No te quejes, bandoneón,
Que me duele el corazón.
Quien por celos va sufriendo
su cariño va diciendo.

No te quejes, bandoneón,
que esta noche toco yo.
Pa’ que bailen los muchachos
hoy te toco, bandoneón.
¡La vida es una milonga!

Ella fue como una madre,
ella fue mi gran cariño…
nos abrimos y no sabe
que hoy la lloro como un niño…
Quién la va a saber querer
con tanto amor,
como la quise.
Pobre amiga, pobre piba,
¡qué ganas más locas
de irte a buscar!

Pa’ que bailen los muchachos
via’ tocarte, bandoneón.
¡La vida es una milonga!

English lyrics of the Tango " Pa' que bailen los muchachos "

So the boys will dance,
I’ll play you now, bandoneon.
Life itself is a milonga!
Dance together, comrades,
for dancing is an embrace:
Dance together, comrades,
this tango sets the pace.
Amidst the slow back-and-forth,
of tango goes,
the sweet melody.
And she dances in another arms,
captivated, surrendered,
for another love.

Don’t complain, bandoneon,
It pains my heart.
One who suffers from jealousy
just expresses their affection.

Don’t complain, bandoneon,
tonight it’s my turn to play.
So the boys will dance,
tonight, I play you, bandoneon.
Life itself is a milonga!

She was like a mother,
she was my deep love…
we parted, yet she doesn’t know
that today, I weep for her like a child…
Who will know how to love her
with such passion,
as I did?
Poor friend, poor girl,
how madly I yearn
to go find you!

So the boys will dance,
I’ll play you now, bandoneon.
Life itself is a milonga!

Pa’ que bailen los muchachos by Enrique Cadicamo

Pa’ que bailen los muchachos is a Tango written by Enrique Cadicamo and composed by Aníbal Troilo.

Story behind the Tango Pa’ que bailen los muchachos

The lyrics of “Pa’ que bailen los muchachos,” which translates to “So that the boys will dance,” reflect a deep emotional narrative intertwined with the quintessential Tango ethos. Enrique Cadicamo uses the bandoneon, a key instrument in Tango music, as a symbol to narrate a story of joy, dance, heartbreak, and nostalgia. Through this musical centerpiece, the songwriter unfolds both personal loss and communal celebration, urging everyone to dance despite the personal pain the narrator experiences.

Symbolism of Pa’ que bailen los muchachos

The repeated line “Pa’ que bailen los muchachos” symbolizes more than the literal invitation to dance; it represents a call to life, emphasizing resilience and communal healing through the act of dancing. The bandoneon, addressing it directly, Cadicamo infuses life into the instrument, portraying it as a vessel carrying both his sorrows and his joys. The phrase “La vida es una milonga” (Life is a milonga) further encapsulates life as a dance, a mixture of fluctuating rhythms and emotions, reflecting the philosophy of taking the sorrow with the joy.

Pa’ que bailen los muchachos in historic Context

Created in 1970 by Enrique Cadicamo in Argentina, a country where Tango is deeply woven into its cultural fabric, “Pa’ que bailen los muchachos” arrives at a time when Tango was both a dance and a social commentary. The late 60s and early 70s in Argentina were characterized by social and political upheaval, and Tango often served as an escape, as well as a subtle critique of the times. Cadicamo’s work uses the dance and the music as metaphors for life’s enduring continuity and the need for moments of joy and connection amidst chaos.

Enrique Cadicamo

Enrique Cadicamo was a renowned Argentine poet and tango lyricist, known for his profound and evocative lyrics that have left an indelible mark on the world of Tango.