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Que te pasa Buenos Aires

Que te pasa Buenos Aires is a Tango written by Eduardo Cortti and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1956. The Tango Que te pasa Buenos Aires is written by Eduardo Cortti, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Que te pasa Buenos Aires with the singer Miguel Montero.
“Que te pasa Buenos Aires” translates to “What’s Wrong with You, Buenos Aires” in English. This evocative title captures the soul of the city, as if asking why its streets are heavy with the weight of untold stories. The music, perhaps a tango, dances through sorrow and nostalgia, painting a vibrant portrait of a city alive with unspoken emotion.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Miguel Montero

Singer

Juan José Correia

Author

Eduardo Cortti

Composer

1956/3/20

Date

Miguel Montero
Miguel Montero
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Que te pasa Buenos Aires

This is the translation of the Tango “Que te pasa Buenos Aires” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Que te pasa Buenos Aires” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Que te pasa Buenos Aires

Son veinte años que he faltado de tus calles,

calles mías, porque en ellas me crié yo,

y hoy que he vuelto, ¿qué te pasa Buenos Aires?

¿qué desastre hay en la calle de mi amor?

Yo soñaba ver Corrientes, la porteña,

con sus palcos de tangueros soñadores;

de lo bueno no hay ni un rastro, ni una seña;

para verte así arruinada, yo me voy.



¿Qué te pasa Buenos Aires?,

¿quién cometió la herejía

de cambiar por pizzerías

donde el tango se acunó?

¿Qué te pasa Buenos Aires?,

si así te viera Carlitos

volvería al infinito

llorando de indignación…

Reclamándote, cabrero…

pongan los palcos tangueros

porque esto es un papelón.

¿Qué te pasa Buenos Aires?,

Ya no sos la misma de antes,

estás triste, agonizante,

sin tangos, sin emoción.



No me explico los porteños, por qué causa

le han dejado el mazo entero a los demás,

ya son muchos que invadieron nuestra casa,

pero hay tiempo de poderlos sofrenar.

Cada uno que le dé rienda a su pecho

y que arranque el cacho ‘e tango de su cuore,

para darles el olivo con derecho

si nos quiere un Juan de afuera basurear.

English lyrics of the Tango "Que te pasa Buenos Aires"

It’s been twenty years since I left your streets,
my streets, where I grew up,
and now that I’m back, what’s wrong, Buenos Aires?
What disaster lies on my love’s street?

I dreamt of seeing Corrientes, the port city,
with its balconies of dreaming tango dancers;
of the good, there’s not a trace, not a sign;
to see you ruined like this, I must leave.

What’s wrong Buenos Aires?
Who committed the heresy
of changing tango cradles for pizzerias?
What’s wrong Buenos Aires?
If Carlitos saw you like this,
he’d return to the infinite
crying in outrage…
Demanding, scolding…
bring back the tango balconies
because this is a disgrace.

What’s wrong Buenos Aires?
You’re not the same as before,
you’re sad, dying,
without tangos, without emotion.

I don’t understand the locals, for what reason
they’ve left the whole deck to others,
many have invaded our home,
but there’s still time to restrain them.
Everyone should unleash their heart
and pull out the tango piece from their core,
to rightfully dismiss
any outsider who tries to trash us.

Que te pasa Buenos Aires by Juan José Correia

Que te pasa Buenos Aires is a Tango written by Juan José Correia and composed by Eduardo Cortti.


Story behind the Tango Que te pasa Buenos Aires

“Que te pasa Buenos Aires” translates in English to “What’s wrong with you, Buenos Aires?” The lyrics express the author’s displeasure and heartache upon returning to Buenos Aires after twenty years, only to find it drastically changed and lacking the charm he once remembered. The song addresses the city directly, questioning the transformations that have degraded its cultural heritage, particularly its tango roots. The desolation felt by the author is palpable as he notes the replacement of traditional tango locales with modern establishments like pizzerias, signifying a loss of Argentine cultural identity.


Symbolism of Que te pasa Buenos Aires

The lyrics utilize vivid symbolism and heartfelt queries to emphasize the city’s stark transformation. The change from tango clubs to pizzerias not only symbolizes commercialization but perhaps also cultural dilution, which the author laments. The mention of “Carlitos” refers to Carlos Gardel, an iconic figure in Tango history, suggesting how dismayed Gardel would have been with these changes. The references to palpable locations and tango culture serve as a poignant reminder of what the city has lost. Phrases like “de lo bueno no hay ni un rastro” (there is not a trace of the good left) underscore the deep sense of loss and nostalgia for a city that once was.


Que te pasa Buenos Aires in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1956, a period marked by significant political and social changes in Argentina. This era saw rapid urbanization and modernization, which often led to cultural shifts or loss. Buenos Aires, being the capital, was at the heart of these transformations. “Que te pasa Buenos Aires” captures the conflict between tradition and progress, reflecting the broader societal tensions of the mid-20th century Argentina. Juan José Correia uses the song to critique these changes and voice a common sentiment of disappointment among those who felt disconnected from the new face of their city.


Juan José Correia

Juan José Correia was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the genre of Tango, capturing the essence of Buenos Aires’ life and culture through his poignant lyrics.