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Pobre gallo bataraz (2)

Pobre gallo bataraz (2) is a Tango written by Pedro Maffia and recorded by Ángel d’Agostino in 1942. The Tango Pobre gallo bataraz (2) is written by Pedro Maffia, Ángel d’Agostino has recorded Pobre gallo bataraz (2) with the singer Ángel Vargas.
“Pobre gallo bataraz (2)” translates to “Poor Spotted Rooster” in English. This title evokes the image of a humble, battle-worn rooster, its speckled feathers telling stories of resilience and endurance. The music, like the life of the rooster, dances between moments of struggle and determination, capturing the essence of striving against the odds in a world that often overlooks the unnoticed.

Tango

Style

Ángel d'Agostino

Orchestra

Ángel Vargas

Singer

Celedonio Flores

Author

Pedro Maffia

Composer

1942/4/7

Date

Ángel Vargas
Ángel Vargas
Ángel d'Agostino
Ángel d’Agostino

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Pobre gallo bataraz (2)

This is the translation of the Tango “Pobre gallo bataraz (2)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Pobre gallo bataraz (2)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Pobre gallo bataraz (2)

Parece que vos también
Estás mal del corazón,
Tal vez por combinación,
También hayas sentido
Mi gran desesperación.

Andás callado y tristón
No comés y no cantás,
En fija que la extrañás,
Por eso estás tan triste
Pobre gallo bataraz.

English lyrics of the Tango "Pobre gallo bataraz (2)"

It seems you too
Are suffering from heartache,
Perhaps by combination,
You’ve also felt
My great despair.

You walk quiet and sad,
You don’t eat, you don’t sing,
Clearly, you miss her,
That’s why you’re so down,
Poor speckled rooster.

Pobre gallo bataraz (2) by Celedonio Flores

Pobre gallo bataraz (2) is a Tango written by Celedonio Flores and composed by Pedro Maffia.


Story behind the Tango Pobre gallo bataraz (2)

The lyrics of “Pobre gallo bataraz” carefully weave a story of heartache and longing expressed through the metaphor of a forlorn rooster, invoking themes common in tango: melancholy and unrequited love. In the tango, the rooster is depicted as sad and silent, mirroring the narrator’s feelings. The immediate bond between the narrator and the rooster suggests shared emotions, the pain of separation, or possibly, the loss of a loved one. This intricate portrayal encourages listeners to reflect on their personal experiences of sorrow and compassion.


Symbolism of Pobre gallo bataraz (2)

The rooster in “Pobre gallo bataraz,” a metaphor central to the song’s narrative, symbolizes the narrator possibly grappling with a sense of abandonment or heartache. The repeated line “Parece que vos también” (It seems that you too) reinforces a camaraderie in suffering between the rooster and the narrator, evoking a poignant shared emotional state. Furthermore, the rooster’s inability to sing or eat embellishes its depiction of despair, highlighting the profound impact of emotional distress, a theme resonant in many tango lyrics, often characterized by their deep introspection and expressions of intimate human conditions.


Pobre gallo bataraz (2) in historic Context

Created in Argentina in 1942, a period marked by political instability shortly before a significant revolution in 1943 which led to Juan Domingo Perón’s rise, “Pobre gallo bataraz” draws upon the societal backdrop of uncertainty and disquiet. This poignant piece likely resonated deeply with an Argentine audience familiar with loss and longing, serving as both a reflection of the national sentiment and a form of cathartic expression. The tango could potentially be viewed as offering a sense of solidarity and communal understanding among its listeners, providing a musical refuge during turbulent times.


Celedonio Flores

Celedonio Flores was a renowned Argentine poet and tango lyricist, celebrated for his ability to intertwine complex emotional narratives within his compositions.