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Quién más quién menos

Quién más quién menos is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discépolo and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1953. The Tango Quién más quién menos is written by Enrique Santos Discépolo, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Quién más quién menos with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Quién más, quién menos” translates to “Who More, Who Less” in English. This evocative title suggests a contemplation of life’s hierarchy, where everyone holds secrets and burdens, some heavier than others. The piece plays like a dance of contrasts, weaving tales of hidden desires and unspoken stories, capturing the universal truth that we all carry our unique weights.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Enrique Santos Discépolo

Author

Enrique Santos Discépolo

Composer

1953/4/14

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Quién más quién menos recorded by other Orchestras

Quién más quién menos recorded by other Orchestras

1953/4/14 – Viejo rincon – Alfredo De Angelis
1953/4/15 – El estrellero – Florindo Sassone
1953/4/15 – Yunque – Florindo Sassone
1953/4/16 – Candombe – Domingo Federico
1953/4/16 – Coco – Domingo Federico
Quien mas quien menos – 1934/11/2 – Edgardo Donato – Antonio Maida
Quien mas quien menos – 1953/4/14 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Quién más quién menos

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

Letra del Tango Quién más quién menos

Te vi saltar sobre el mantel,
gritando una canción…
Obscena y cruel, en tu embriaguez,
ya sin control mostrar -muerta de risa-
al cabaret tu desnudez.
Bizca de alcohol, pisoteando al zapatear
entre los vidrios tu ilusión.

¡Reconocerte fue enloquecer!
Caricatura de la novia que adoré…
Cuando me viste me eché a temblar,
y aún oigo el grito
que mordiste al desmayar.

Quizá has pensao que yo me alcé,
pa’ maldecir tu horror
y… ¡fue un error! no ves que sé
que por un pan cambiaste, como yo,
tus ambiciones de honradez.
Me levanté pa’ que vieras cómo estoy,
yo, que pensaba ser un rey.
Novia querida, novia de ayer…
¡qué ganas tengo de llorar nuestra niñez!
Quién más… quién menos…
Pa’ mal comer,
somos la mueca de lo que soñamos ser.

English lyrics of the Tango "Quién más quién menos"

I saw you jump on the tablecloth,
shouting a song…
Obscene and cruel, in your drunkenness,
out of control, laughing to death—
showing the cabaret your bareness.
Squinting from alcohol, trampling as you danced
among the glasses, your illusions.

Recognizing you drove me mad!
A caricature of the bride I adored…
When you saw me, I started shaking,
and I still hear the scream
you stifled when you fainted.

Perhaps you thought that I stood up,
to curse your fright…
and it was a mistake! Don’t you see that I know
that for a loaf of bread you traded, just like I,
your aspirations of decency.
I stood up so you could see how I am,
I, who thought I’d be a king.
Beloved bride, bride of the past…
how I long to cry over our childhood!
Some more, some less…
For a poor meal,
we are the grimace of what we dreamed to be.

Quién más quién menos by Enrique Santos Discépolo

Quién más quién menos is a Tango written and composed by Enrique Santos Discépolo.



Story behind the Tango Quién más quién menos

The song Quién más quién menos narrates the poignant encounter of a man with his former lover who has fallen into decadence and despair. The lyrics powerfully depict the moment he sees her intoxicated and behaving crudely in a cabaret, a stark contrast to the pure and adored fiancée he once knew. This heart-wrenching scene serves as a reflection on lost innocence and the harsh realities that lead individuals to compromise their morals and dreams for mere survival.



Symbolism of Quién más quién menos

In Quién más quién menos, Enrique Santos Discépolo uses potent symbolism and language to enhance the tragic fate of the characters. Terms like “saltar sobre el mantel” (jumping on the tablecloth) and “bizca de alcohol” (cross-eyed from alcohol) portray a vivid image of degradation. The song uses the metaphor of a “caricature of the bride I adored” to depict how far she has strayed from the ideal image he held. These key phrases highlight the dissonance between past dreams and present reality, underlining the theme of disillusionment.



Quién más quién menos in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1953, a period marked by political and social upheaval in Argentina, with Juan Domingo Perón’s presidency deeply impacting society. The recurring phrase, “Quién más… quién menos… Pa’ mal comer, somos la mueca de lo que soñamos ser” (Who more… who less… For poor sustenance, we are a grimace of what we dreamed to be), captures a collective sentiment of disillusionment. It reflects on how systemic issues force people to abandon their integrity and aspirations, presenting a critique that resonates with the socio-economic challenges of the time.



Enrique Santos Discépolo

Enrique Santos Discépolo was an influential Argentine tango and milonga musician and composer, known for his profound and often melancholic lyrics that reflect on societal issues.