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Por pecadora

Por pecadora is a Tango written by Juan Caldarella and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1952. The Tango Por pecadora is written by Juan Caldarella, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Por pecadora with the singer Alberto Moran.
“Por Pecadora,” meaning “For Being a Sinner” in English, invites listeners into a world where passion and regret intertwine. This evocative piece captures the emotional turbulence of those who dance on the edge of morality, yearning for redemption yet entranced by forbidden desires. The music weaves tales of love tarnished by transgression, a haunting melody of remorse and longing.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Alberto Moran

Singer

Mario Soto

Author

Juan Caldarella

Composer

1952/10/9

Date

Alberto Moran
Alberto Moran
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Por pecadora

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

Letra del Tango Por pecadora

Pobre muñequita pecadora
que vives derrochando amor,
flor que se marchita entre las copas
y en el fuego de tu boca
vas quemando tu ilusión.
Y te aturdís, enloquecida,
querés vivir y eso no es vida,
no ves que ciega vas a tu perdición.
Pobre muñequita pecadora
te juro que te tengo compasión.

Ayer te vi, con el azul
de tus ojeras pintadas…
te oí reír, después gritar
y enmudecer ante mí.

Cómo temblaste en mi presencia,
algo en tu conciencia te acusó…
pero para ahogar esa conciencia
una sola cosa te bastó.
Con rabia me clavaste la mirada,
sereno de tu lado me alejé.
Me hizo mucho bien volver a verte
porque ahora y para siempre
de mi pecho te arranqué.

Mi corazón no está perdido
para otro amor tendrá latidos.
En cambio el tuyo para siempre murió.
Pobre muñequita pecadora
que poco vale ya tu corazón.

Ayer te vi, con el azul
de tus ojeras pintadas…
y al verte así, la espina cruel
de tu recuerdo arranqué.

English lyrics of the Tango "Por pecadora"

Poor little sinful doll
who lives squandering love,
a flower that withers among the glasses
and in the fire of your lips
you’re burning your illusion.
And you get stunned, crazed,
you want to live and that’s not life,
you don’t see that blindly you head to your doom.
Poor little sinful doll
I swear I feel pity for you.

Yesterday I saw you, with the blue
of your painted dark circles…
I heard you laugh, then scream
and then go silent before me.

How you trembled in my presence,
something in your conscience accused you…
but to drown that conscience
one thing alone was enough for you.
With rage, you pierced me with your gaze,
calmly I walked away from your side.
It did me a lot of good to see you again
because now and forever
I have torn you from my chest.

My heart is not lost
for another love it will beat.
Whereas yours has forever died.
Poor little sinful doll
how little your heart is worth now.

Yesterday I saw you, with the blue
of your painted dark circles…
and seeing you like that, the cruel thorn
of your memory, I tore away.

Por pecadora by Mario Soto

Por pecadora is a Tango written by Mario Soto and composed by Juan Caldarella.



Story behind the Tango Por pecadora

“Por pecadora,” which translates to “For Being a Sinner,” poetically captures a narrative of loss, redemption, and pity. The song reflects on the life of a woman portrayed as a fallen “doll,” lavishing love recklessly, wilting among festivities and burning her dreams through her own actions. The lyrical content suggests regret and an evocative reflection of self-destructive behaviors that lead the narrator to ultimately detach their emotions from this troubled woman.



Symbolism of Por pecadora

The lyrics present nuanced symbolism and emotional undercurrents. The recurring imagery of “muñequita pecadora” (sinful doll) and the consuming fire in her mouth symbolize her self-destructive nature and the inevitability of her demise. Additionally, the image of her “painted dark circles” underlines her exhaustion and perhaps her façade, hinting at the societal pressures and personal battles she faces. The stark contrast between the narrator’s rekindled peace by removing himself from her life and her continual decline emphasizes the themes of personal salvation versus self-destruction.



Por pecadora in Historic Context

The setting of the song in Argentina in 1952 is integral to understanding its emotional and cultural connotations. This period in Argentina was marked by political and social change, influencing the themes of moral contemplation and personal redemption found in Tango music. “Por pecadora” reflects societal attitudes of the time towards behaviors deemed as moral failures, while also showcasing the genre’s characteristic blend of melancholy, nostalgia, and lyrical storytelling.



Mario Soto

Mario Soto was a notable lyricist in the Argentine tango sphere, known for his poignant and often melancholic lyrics.