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Porque soy reo

Porque soy reo is a Tango written by Herminia Velich and recorded by Alfredo Gobbi in 1949. The Tango Porque soy reo is written by Herminia Velich, Alfredo Gobbi has recorded Porque soy reo with the singer Angel Diaz.
“Porque soy reo” translates to “Because I am Guilty” in English. This evocative title delves into the soul’s admission of responsibility and the burdens of remorse that accompany one’s actions. It suggests a poignant reflection on the choices that have led a person to their current state, wrapped in the haunting melodies typical of a tango’s embrace.

Tango

Style

Alfredo Gobbi

Orchestra

Angel Diaz

Singer

Manuel Meaños

Author

Herminia Velich

Composer

1949/10/13

Date

Angel Diaz
Angel Diaz
Alfredo Gobbi
Alfredo Gobbi

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Porque soy reo

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

Letra del Tango Porque soy reo

Yo soy reo sin ambiente,

no caí por una mina

ni me sepultó en la ruina

el ser taura o gigoló.

No fui guapo prepotente

de una fama comentada

que, una noche en la cortada,

un rival me destronó.



Yo soy un pobre reo

sin cuento ni leyenda,

no tengo quién me venda

cariño ni ilusión.

Es mi único deseo

pasarla en la catrera,

no tengo quién me quiera

sino un perro rabón.

En mi bulín mistongo

no hay cintas, ni moñitos

ni aquellos retratitos

que cita la canción;

no escucho ni el rezongo

de un fuelle que se queja;

no tengo pena vieja,

ni preocupación.



Observando que la gente

rinde culto a la mentira,

y el amor, con que se mira

al que goza de poder;

descreído, indiferente,

insensible, todo niego;

para mi la vida es juego

de ganar o de perder.

English lyrics of the Tango "Porque soy reo"

I’m a convict with no story,

didn’t fall for some dame

nor was ruined by the fame

of being tough or a gigolo.

I wasn’t a notorious tough guy

talked about all over town

whom, one night in an alley,

a rival knocked down.

I’m just a poor convict

without tales or legends,

nobody to sell me

affection or dreams.

My only wish

is to lie in my bunk,

no one cares for me

but a mangy cur.

In my shabby room,

there are no ribbons or bows,

nor those little pictures

mentioned in songs;

I don’t even hear the grumble

of an accordion complaining;

I harbor no old sorrow,

nor any worries.

Seeing that people

worship lies,

and love, with which they look

at those who wield power;

disbelieving, indifferent,

insensitive, I deny everything;

for me, life is a game

of win or lose.

Porque soy reo by Manuel Meaños

Porque soy reo is a Tango written by Manuel Meaños and composed by Herminia Velich.



Story behind the Tango Porque soy reo

“Porque soy reo” translates in English to “Because I am a prisoner”. The lyrics poignantly reveal the inner world of a man who identifies himself as an outcast and a convict, though not because of the typical reasons like love or financial ruin. Instead, he portrays himself as an inherently isolated figure, untouched by the loves and losses that might romanticize or justify his fate in the eyes of others. He speaks of a desolate existence, finding companionship only in a ragged dog, lacking the soft decorations of a loved home, empty of loved ones’ pictures and the sighs of a harmonica playing.



Symbolism of Porque soy reo

Symbolism within the lyrics runs deep, particularly emphasizing the harshness of his reality versus the societal norm of treasuring material possession and reputation. Phrases like “no tengo quién me venda/cariño ni ilusión” (I have no one to sell me/affection or illusion) and describing his place as missing the ribbons, bows, and pictures commonly mentioned in songs, underscore a stark existence devoid of façade or superficial comforts. Such stark imagery contrasts sharply with the widespread glorification of deception and power observed in society.



Porque soy reo in historical context

Recorded in 1949, a period marked by political and social shifts in Argentina, “Porque soy reo” reflects a sense of disillusionment that could be felt amidst the changing tides of society. The lyrics can be perceived as a critical reflection on the disparities between the empowered and the downtrodden, a contemplation on the superficiality of societal values, starkly spotlighting the plight of those like the protagonist who feels life’s gambles have left him empty-handed.



Manuel Meaños

Manuel Meaños was an Argentinian lyricist known for crafting evocative and poignant tangos that delve deeply into human emotions and social commentary.