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Portero suba y diga

Portero suba y diga is a Tango written by Eduardo de Labar (h) and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1928. Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Portero suba y diga as an instrumental Tango.
“Portero suba y diga” translates to “Doorman, go up and say” in English. It evokes an image of whispered secrets and messages carried through the night, speaking to the hidden connections between souls. The piece, whether rhythmically vibrant or hauntingly slow as a tango, conveys the longing to bridge the distance between isolated hearts.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Luis César Amadori

Author

Eduardo de Labar (h)

Composer

1928/7/28

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Portero suba y diga recorded by other Orchestras

Portero suba y diga recorded by other Orchestras

1928/7/28 – Engominado – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1928/7/26 – La muchacha del circo – Osvaldo Fresedo
1928/7/26 – Pegaste la falta – Osvaldo Fresedo
1928/7/23 – Chorra – Carlos Gardel
1928/8/2 – Corazoncito (Nafa) – Carlos Gardel
Portero suba y diga – 1967/11/28 – Juan D-Arienzo – Armando Laborde
Portero suba y diga – 1951/5/23 – Miguel Calo – Carlos Barbe
Portero suba y diga – 1945/6/28 – Edgardo Donato – Roberto Beltran
Portero suba y diga – 1955/10/19 – Hector Varela – Argentino Ledesma
Portero suba y diga – 1974/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Rodolfo Lemos
Portero suba y diga – 1960/1/12 – Domingo Federico – Ruben Maciel
Portero suba y diga – 1928/7/28 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Portero suba y diga

Portero suba y dígale a esa ingrata

que aquí la espero, que no me voy

sin antes reprocharle cara a cara

el mal que ha hecho en mi vida su traición.

No tema ¿no me ve que estoy tranquilo?

si la he seguido para saber

si es cierto que arrastraba mi cariño

con esos niños en esta garçoniere.



Y diga a esos maulas

sotretas sin nombre,

que aquí hay un hombre

si tienen valor.

Y dígale amigo

que aquí yo la espero

que aquí yo me muero

por ella de amor.



Dos años han pasado desde el día

en que llorando llegó hasta mí;

dos años que luché para salvarla,

para vestirla y pa’hacerla feliz.

Y todo para qué, si es pa’matarla

para burlarse de mi pasión.

Portero suba y dígale a esa ingrata

que yo he venido a cobrarle su traición.

English lyrics of the Tango "Portero suba y diga"

Doorman, go up and tell that ungrateful woman

that I’m waiting here, I won’t leave

without first reproaching her face to face

for the harm her betrayal has done to my life.

Don’t be afraid, can’t you see I’m calm?

I followed her just to know

if it’s true that she dragged my affection

with those kids in this garçonnière.

And tell those scoundrels,

nameless cheats,

that here is a man

if they dare.

And tell my friend

that here I wait for her

that here I die

for her, of love.

Two years have passed since the day

when she came to me crying;

two years I struggled to save her,

to clothe her and to make her happy.

And all for what, if it’s to kill her

to mock my passion.

Doorman, go up and tell that ungrateful woman

that I have come to exact payment for her betrayal.

Portero suba y diga by Luis César Amadori

Portero suba y diga is a Tango written by Luis César Amadori and composed by Eduardo de Labar (h).



Story behind the Tango Portero suba y diga

“Portero suba y diga” translates to “Doorman, go up and tell her” in English, capturing the essence of a man deeply wounded by betrayal, imploring a doorman to convey his feelings to a woman who has wronged him. The lyrics reveal a narrative where the protagonist waits for the woman, refusing to leave until he has confronted her about her betrayal. This confrontation is crucial for him to express the anguish and disappointment her actions have caused, thereby depicting a poignant tableau of heartbreak and unresolved love.



Symbolism of Portero suba y diga

The repeated invocation of the doorman in the title and throughout the song serves as a poignant symbol of the distance – both literal and metaphorical – between the protagonist and the woman. This gap serves to emphasize not just the physical separation but also the emotional estrangement that has developed due to her actions. The terms like “maulas” and “sotretas,” which are derogatory terms in Spanish, used to describe the unnamed contenders for the woman’s affection, symbolize the betrayal and low moral character of the people she has chosen over the protagonist.



Portero suba y diga in historic Context

Created in 1928, during a period rich in the cultural tapestry of tango in Argentina, “Portero suba y diga” arrives at a time when tango was not just a dance but a narrative form that expressed the melodrama of everyday life. The tango served as a voice for personal stories and societal issues, often exploring themes of love, betrayal, and heartbreak. These themes were reflective of the urban transformation in Argentina, particularly Buenos Aires, where social interactions were often complex and infused with a sense of nostalgia and loss.



Luis César Amadori

Luis César Amadori was an Argentine playwright and filmmaker known for his prolific contributions to the Argentine entertainment industry, particularly in cinema and theater.