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Qué risa

Qué risa is a Tango written by Marsilio Robles and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1956. The Tango Qué risa is written by Marsilio Robles, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Qué risa with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Qué Risa,” meaning “What a Laugh” in English, invites listeners into a world where joy and humor dance hand in hand. It captures the essence of spontaneous laughter, reminding us of the light-hearted moments that break through the mundane. With each note, it paints a vivid picture of carefree happiness and the simple delight found in life’s unexpected whimsies.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Marsilio Robles

Author

Marsilio Robles

Composer

1956/6/18

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Qué risa

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

Letra del Tango Qué risa

¡Qué risa!…
Pensar que te confié mi vida entera,
el mate, la catrera
y el marroco de ayer.
Chirola
de un vuelto miserable que se olvida,
te devolví a la vida
y fuiste mi mujer.
¡Qué risa!…
Fijarme en tu sonrisa desmayada
y en tu boca gastada,
pidiéndome un rincón.
Pelele,
me has hecho un rasguñón del lao izquierdo
y de bronca me muerdo
por tan cruel sinrazón.

Cuando el sol te alumbró con su alegría,
de puro acomplejao me fui achicando,
hasta que te estorbsó mi mundo un día
y entonces, resignao, dije:

English lyrics of the Tango "Qué risa"

What a laugh!…
To think that I entrusted you with my entire life,
the mate, the simple bed,
and the worn-out coat from the past.
Merely a coin
from a forgotten miserable change,
I brought you back to life
and you became my wife.
What a laugh!…
To pay attention to your fading smile
and your worn-out lips,
asking me for a corner.
Dummy,
you’ve scratched me on the left side
and out of anger I bite myself
for such cruel nonsense.

When the sun shone on you with its joy,
from sheer complex, I started to shrink,
until my world bothered you one day
and then, resigned, I said:

Qué risa by Marsilio Robles

Qué risa is a Tango written by Marsilio Robles and composed by Marsilio Robles.



Story behind the Tango Qué risa

The Tango “Qué risa” tells a story of disillusionment and ironic hindsight. The protagonist reminisces about a past relationship where they gave everything from their daily life essentials, such as “el mate” (a traditional South American caffeine-rich infused drink) and “la catrera” (a basic bed), to the more metaphorical “el marroco de ayer” (suggesting old pains or troubles). The repetition of “¡Qué risa!” suggests a bitter, sardonic laughter as the singer reflects on how he resurrected his partner from a destitute state (“te devolví a la vida”), only to feel betrayed as she changed. The narrative is a personal and introspective look at the sacrifices made in the name of love and the pain of unreciprocated investment.



Symbolism of Qué risa

The Tango is rich in symbolism, focusing on themes of gullibility and regret. The term “Chirola,” a negligible amount of change, symbolizes something given of little consequence that turns out to have a significant emotional investment. “Pelele,” meaning dummy or puppet, illustrates how the narrator feels manipulated and trivialized by his partner’s actions. The image of the sun bringing joy but simultaneously highlighting his diminishing self-worth (“de puro acomplejao me fui achicando”) underscores a painful awakening to reality. The use of contrast between light (joy of the sun) and the protagonist’s fading presence captures the essence of fading hope and growing resignation.



Qué risa in historic Context

Recorded in 1956 in Argentina, “Qué risa” emerges during a period marked by political and social upheaval. The mid-50s in Argentina were characterized by deep societal changes, including the fall of Juan Domingo Perón and the subsequent uncertainty. Against this historical backdrop, the tango might reflect broader themes of disillusionment and the breakdown of trust elements that were also present in the societal atmosphere of the time. The personal story of disappointment within the tango may echo the collective letdown felt by many Argentinians during this era of instability.



Marsilio Robles

Marsilio Robles, an Argentine Tango lyricist and composer, brilliantly captured the essence of emotional strife and socio-political reflections through his music and lyrics.