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Precio

Precio is a Tango written by Manuel Sucher and recorded by José Basso in 1967. The Tango Precio is written by Manuel Sucher, José Basso has recorded Precio with the singer Carlos Rossi.
“Precio,” meaning “Price” in English, captures the essence of what we hold dear and the sacrifices we make. This evocative piece of music invites us to reflect on the cost of love, time, and dreams, reminding us that every choice carries its own worth. Through its haunting melodies, “Precio” weaves a tale of value beyond mere currency.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Carlos Rossi

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Manuel Sucher

Composer

1967/1/1

Date

Carlos Rossi
Carlos Rossi
José Basso
José Basso

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Precio recorded by other Orchestras

Precio recorded by other Orchestras

1967/1/1 – A bailar – Jose Basso
1967/1/1 – A mis pagos voy – Jose Basso
1967/1/1 – Amor y tango – Jose Basso
1967/1/1 – Besos brujos – Jose Basso
1967/1/1 – Celeste lluvia – Jose Basso
Precio – 1950/9/28 – Juan D-Arienzo – Roberto Lemos
Precio – 1950/10/27 – Miguel Calo – Juan Carlos Fabri
Precio – 1967/1/1 – Jose Basso – Carlos Rossi

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Precio

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

Letra del Tango Precio

Yo no sé si he merecido este rigor
terrible del destino
de encontrarte en mi camino.
Sólo sé que en el abismo de este amor
perdí por tus antojos
mi conciencia y mi decoro.
Todo un ayer de bien y de trabajo,
pan de un hogar que fue barranca abajo…
Maldición que en este infierno de pasión
me retuerce encadenado
a tus labios y a tu voz.

Sólo yo sé de mi vida manoseada,
de este infierno que gané por no perderte,
de este horror de ver pesada en la balanza
mi conciencia que era honrada
por ganar tus sentimientos.
He negado los sagrados mandamientos.
He burlado la confianza de mi madre
y ante Dios y ante los hombres, torpe y necio,
sólo yo conozco el precio
que pagué por este amor.

Yo no sé qué inexorable maldición
me entrega desarmado
a este amor que me hace esclavo.
Es más fuerte que el desprecio sin perdón
que en medio del abismo
voy sintiendo por mí mismo.
Todo lo di, brutal, en mi locura.
Todo lo di, respeto, fe, cordura,
y perdido, sin poderlo remediar,
pese a todo y contra todo
cada vez te quiero más.

English lyrics of the Tango "Precio"

I don’t know if I deserved this harsh
fate so severe,
finding you in my path.
All I know is that in the depths of this love,
I lost, for your whims,
my conscience and my dignity.
A whole past of wellness and work,
bread of a home that went downhill…
Cursed be this hell of passion
that twists me, chained
to your lips and your voice.

Only I know of my life, tainted,
of this hell I embraced to not lose you,
of this horror of seeing weighed on the scales
my conscience that was honest,
to win your feelings.
I have denied the sacred commandments.
I mocked my mother’s trust
and before God and men, clumsy and foolish,
only I know the price
I paid for this love.

I don’t know what relentless curse
renders me defenseless
to this love that enslaves me.
It is stronger than the unforgivable contempt
that in the midst of the abyss
I keep feeling for myself.
I gave everything, brutally, in my madness.
I gave everything, respect, faith, sanity,
and lost, without a remedy,
despite everything and against everything,
I love you more each time.

Precio by Carlos Bahr

Precio is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Manuel Sucher.



Story behind the Tango Precio

“Precio,” meaning “Price” in English, delves deep into the complexities of a love that brings ruin but is still irresistibly deep. The narrative voice expresses a profound sense of regret and self-awareness, acknowledging that his love, while enslaving him, has led him to compromise his values, honor, and perhaps even sanity. The lyrics detail a torturous journey where the protagonist withstands moral decay for the sake of love.



Symbolism of Precio

The song uses intense imagery to symbolize the internal and external conflicts faced by the singer. The abysmal depth of love is a recurring symbol representing the destructive yet magnetic pull of his feelings. Phrases like “terrible del destino” and “este infierno que gané por no perderte” reflect a predestined downfall and a hellish reality won as the ‘price’ for keeping the beloved. The symbolic use of religious and moral elements, such as denying “los sagrados mandamientos” and betraying his mother’s trust, heightens the gravity of his sacrifices.



Precio in historic Context

Written and recorded in 1967 Argentina, “Precio” is set against a backdrop of a culturally rich yet politically tense Argentina, shifting into new social norms and identities. This period saw a burgeoning struggle between tradition and modernity, which is mirrored in the personal inner conflict the protagonist faces between his moral upbringing and the depth of his passion. His sacrifices can be seen as reflective of the larger societal sacrifices occurring at the time.



Carlos Bahr

Carlos Bahr was a renowned Argentinian lyricist known for his profound and emotive tango lyrics.