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Perdóname señor

Perdóname señor is a Tango written by Francisco Pracánico and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1956. The Tango Perdóname señor is written by Francisco Pracánico, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Perdóname señor with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Perdóname señor,” translated into English as “Forgive me, Lord,” is both a plea and a confession wrapped in the melancholic embrace of a tango. The music, with its plaintive notes and aching rhythm, whispers of remorse and redemption. Through every swoon and sway, it captures the soul’s deep yearning for forgiveness and the hope of grace.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Verminio Servetto

Author

Francisco Pracánico

Composer

1956/5/23

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Perdóname señor recorded by other Orchestras

Perdóname señor recorded by other Orchestras

1956/5/23 – Carpeta – Juan D-Arienzo
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1956/5/22 – Libertad – Francisco Rotundo
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Perdoname senor – 1957/9/17 – Ricardo Tanturi – Horacio Roca
Perdoname senor – 1956/5/23 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Perdóname señor

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

Letra del Tango Perdóname señor

Me dicen que soy malo
Que vive en mis entrañas,
El odio permanente
De ideas muy extrañas,
Que no supe querer.
Que soy un degradado
Borracho indiferente,
Es que desengañado
Reprobó al inocente,
Que adula a la mujer.

Porque quiero dejar como castigo
Mi pena, mi desprecio y todo el amargor,
Para toda mujer, para el amigo
Yo ya tiré la cruz: ¡Perdóname Señor!…
Yo he pasado también aquellas horas
De falsas alegrías en mi juventud,
Ya se han muerto mis flores, mis auroras
Por eso a nadie debo, amor ni gratitud.

Me dicen que soy malo
Que anido la amargura,
Que estoy ensombrecido,
Es que no hallé ventura
Ni cuando quise amar.
Por eso que me río
De la desgracia ajena,
Y tétrico y sombrío
Me burlo de mi pena
Porque no sé llorar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Perdóname señor"

They tell me that I’m wicked,
that deep within me dwells,
a constant hatred
of very strange ideas,
that I never knew how to love.
That I am a degraded
drunk, indifferent,
because disillusioned,
I’ve condemned the innocent
who flatter women.

Because I want to leave as punishment
my sorrow, my disdain, and all this bitterness,
for every woman, for every friend,
I’ve already thrown the cross: Forgive me, Lord!…
I too have experienced those times
of false joys in my youth,
my flowers and dawns are now dead;
Therefore, I owe no one love or gratitude.

They tell me that I’m wicked,
that I harbor bitterness,
that I am overshadowed,
because I found no fortune
even when I wanted to love.
That’s why I laugh
at the misfortune of others,
and dark and gloomy,
I mock my own pain
because I don’t know how to cry.

Perdóname señor by Verminio Servetto

Perdóname señor is a Tango written by Verminio Servetto and composed by Francisco Pracánico.



Story behind the Tango Perdóname señor

The lyrics of “Perdóname señor” delve deeply into the introspections of a man who feels deeply vilified and misunderstood by society. He describes an inherent malice and strangeness within him, lamenting his inability to love truly and his descent into a life perceived as degraded and indifferent. This somber narrative captures his request for forgiveness from God, suggesting a longing to be understood and perhaps forgiven not just by society but also by a higher power.



Symbolism of Perdóname señor

The recurrent theme of shadows and bitterness in the song reflects the protagonist’s inner turmoil and his view of life through the lens of suffering. Symbolically, the lyrics use night and darkness as metaphors for the man’s desolation and misery. The plea “Perdóname Señor”, translated as “Forgive me, Lord”, is a potent admission of his own perceived failings and also a request for salvation or redemption. His renouncement of gratitude and love underscores a deep disillusionment with the world, which he expresses through his critique of youthful joys as false and his distorted reflections on love and friendship.



Perdóname señor in Historic Context

“Perdóname señor” was created in Argentina in 1956, a period marked by political upheaval and social unrest following the overthrow of Juan Domingo Perón. This broader atmosphere of disillusionment and skepticism could be mirrored in the lyrics’ expression of disenchantment and confrontation with societal norms. The pervasive melancholy and critique of the superficial aspects of society may also reflect a general sentiment of the times, as people grappled with changes and uncertainties in their country.



Verminio Servetto

Verminio Servetto was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the tango genre. His works often delve into themes of love, despair, and societal reflection.