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Rebeldía

Rebeldía is a Tango written by Roberto Nievas Blanco and recorded by Osmar Maderna in 1947. The Tango Rebeldía is written by Roberto Nievas Blanco, Osmar Maderna has recorded Rebeldía with the singer Pedro Datila.
“Rebeldía,” meaning “Rebellion” in English, captures the spirit of defiance woven within its stirring melody. With each note, the music challenges the constraints of conformity, crafting a dance of passion and protest. It is a fierce declaration, a call to rise against the mundane, embracing the fiery essence of individuality and freedom.

Tango

Style

Osmar Maderna

Orchestra

Pedro Datila

Singer

Roberto Nievas Blanco

Author

Roberto Nievas Blanco

Composer

1947/1/9

Date

Pedro Datila
Pedro Datila
Osmar Maderna
Osmar Maderna

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Rebeldía recorded by other Orchestras

Rebeldía recorded by other Orchestras

1947/1/9 – Ojos negros – Osmar Maderna
1947/1/14 – Otra vez carnaval (Noche de carnaval) – Carlos di Sarli
1947/1/14 – Comme il faut – Carlos di Sarli
1947/1/14 – Pueblera – Carlos di Sarli
1947/1/14 – Didi – Carlos di Sarli
Rebeldia – 1947/1/21 – Miguel Calo – Raul Iriarte
Rebeldia – 1947/1/9 – Osmar Maderna – Pedro Datila

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Rebeldía

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

Letra del Tango Rebeldía

Con las manos rojas de apretar el corazón,

ahogando un grito sordo de rencor.

Rebelde como el agua frente al fuego,

como el mar frente a las rocas, hoy me rebelo.

Con tu amor tirano que no sabe de razón,

rebelde con mi propio corazón.

Te pido que te vayas, que me dejes,

que te alejes de una vez, ¡será mejor!



Sé que lloraré después,

que jamás te olvidaré.

Sé que cada noche sin tu risa, sin tu voz,

¡cuánto extrañaré tu amor!

Pero es preferible más perderte

a seguir siendo un fantoche

sólo por verte.

No, ¡dejame por favor!

Hoy se rebeló mi amor.



Sin pedirte nada te entregué mi corazón

a cambio de migajas de tu amor.

Gasté mi corazón y mi fortuna

entregado a la locura de amarte tanto.

Pero ha sido inútil, recibí por tanto amor

desprecio, falsedad y humillación.

Por eso es que te pido que te vayas,

que te alejes de una vez, ¡será mejor!

English lyrics of the Tango "Rebeldía"

With hands red from squeezing my heart,

drowning a muffled scream of bitterness.

Rebellious like water against fire,

like the sea against the rocks, today I rebel.

With your tyrannical love that knows no reason,

rebellious with my own heart.

I ask you to leave, to let me be,

to stay away for good, it will be better!

I know I will cry later,

that I will never forget you.

I know that every night without your laughter, without your voice,

how much I will miss your love!

But it’s better to lose you

than to keep being a puppet

just to see you.

No, please leave me be!

Today my love has rebelled.

Without asking for anything, I gave you my heart

in exchange for crumbs of your love.

I spent my heart and my fortune

devoted to the madness of loving you so much.

But it has been in vain, I received for so much love

contempt, deceit, and humiliation.

That’s why I ask you to leave,

to stay away for good, it will be better!

Rebeldía by Roberto Nievas Blanco

Rebeldía is a Tango written by Roberto Nievas Blanco and composed by Roberto Nievas Blanco.


Story behind the Tango Rebeldía

“Rebeldía” or “Rebellion” in English, is a poignant tango that narrates the intense emotional turmoil of someone who decides to end a painful love affair. The lyrics speak of a heart clenched in the hands, suppressing a cry of bitter resentment—a vivid imagery showcasing internal struggle. As the song progresses, the central character resolves to rebel against a tyrannical love devoid of reason, ultimately asking the partner to leave for the better. This decision, fraught with the anticipation of future sorrow and loneliness, is conveyed through expressive language, illustrating the protagonist’s emotional resolve and turmoil.



Symbolism of Rebeldía

The song is ripe with symbolism, particularly in the depiction of elements like “water against fire” and “sea against rocks,” which underscore the nature of conflict and resistance within the narrative. These elements amplify the theme of rebellion, highlighting the natural, often destructive interactions as metaphors for personal struggle and resistance in a painful relationship. Key phrases like “Con las manos rojas de apretar el corazón” (With hands red from squeezing the heart) dramatize the immense pain and effort in containing one’s tumultuous emotions.



Rebeldía in historic Context

Created in post-World War II Argentina, a period marked by social and political upheaval, “Rebeldía” reflects a broader theme of individual resistance in the face of oppressive situations, be they personal or societal. The year 1947 was part of an era where Argentina was under the rule of Juan Perón, and themes of individual rights and freedoms were particularly resonant. The tango potentially mirrors the feelings and moods of its societal context—struggles against perceived tyranny, cries for freedom, and the personal cost of such battles.



Roberto Nievas Blanco

Roberto Nievas Blanco was an Argentine tango lyricist and composer, known for his profound and emotive lyrics.