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Resignate hermano

Resignate hermano is a Tango written by Guillermo Barbieri and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1928. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Resignate hermano as an instrumental Tango.
The piece “Resignate hermano,” or “Resign, Brother” in English, carries a deep, evocative message within its notes. It speaks to the unavoidable acceptance and bitter-sweet surrender to life’s inevitable twists, urging a brotherly soul to find peace amidst challenges. The melody dances between melancholy and hope, capturing the universal struggle of letting go with grace.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

José Rial

Author

Guillermo Barbieri

Composer

1928/5/19

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Letra del Tango Resignate hermano

Que te pasa hermano que vivís tan triste,
que tus ojos baten una pena cruel.
Estás amargado porque la quisite
y porque supiste que te ha sido infiel.

Esas son sorpresas que la vida guarda,
mal pagar afectos con frío desdén.
Es un tema viejo que ya ni acobarda,
por la misma causa sufrí yo también.

Resignate hermano,
yo te lo aconsejo,
dejá que esas cosas
las arregle Dios.
Nosotros penando
corrimos parejo
por la misma herida
sangramos los dos.

Prometió quererte muy sinceramente
y porque juraba le tuviste fe.
Yo también he sido bastante creyente
y con su cariño, mil veces soñé.

Después el ‘oficio’ me ligó un proceso
y al ir condenado para la prisión,
la que yo llamaba, ‘dueña de mis besos’,
me dejó un recuerdo de desilusión.

Resignate, hermano,
yo te lo aconsejo.
No pensés en ella
ni guardés rencor.
En estos asuntos
yo soy zorro viejo.
Tratá de olvidarla
que será mejor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Resignate hermano"

What’s wrong, brother, that you live so sadly,
why do your eyes show such cruel sorrow.
You are bitter because you loved her,
and because you knew she was unfaithful to you.

These are surprises life holds,
badly repaying affections with cold disdain.
It’s an old issue that doesn’t even scare anymore,
for the same reason I suffered too.

Resign yourself, brother,
I advise you,
let those things
be sorted by God.
We both suffered,
ran the same race,
from the same wound
we both bled.

She promised to love you very sincerely,
and because she swore it, you believed her.
I too have been quite a believer,
and with her affection, I dreamt a thousand times.

Later, ‘business’ got me involved in a trial,
and being sentenced to prison,
the one I called, ‘owner of my kisses’,
left me with a memory of disillusionment.

Resign yourself, brother,
I advise you.
Don’t think about her
nor hold a grudge.
In these matters,
I am an old fox.
Try to forget her,
it will be better.

Resignate hermano by José Rial

Resignate hermano is a Tango written by José Rial and composed by Guillermo Barbieri.



Story behind the Tango Resignate hermano

The tango “Resignate hermano” explores themes of betrayal, disillusionment, and the advice of resignation in the face of unfaithful love. As expressed in the lyrics, one brother counsels the other on overcoming the bitterness of a love that promised much but ended in infidelity and disappointment.
The narrative reflects a common emotional journey where initial trust and deep feelings lead to hurt due to betrayal, something that shows the shared suffering between the narrator and the listener.



Symbolism of Resignate hermano

The tango employs several symbolic elements to enhance its narrative. “Que tus ojos baten una pena cruel” metaphorically uses the eyes, often poetically described as windows to the soul, to showcase deep emotional suffering. The idea of “las arregle Dios” suggests a resignation to divine judgement or fate, implying that some life experiences are beyond human control and must be left to a higher power. Furthermore, the shared wound indicated by “por la misma herida sangramos los dos” symbolizes the universal experience of emotional pain, highlighting a brotherly bond not just by blood but through shared emotional scars.



Resignate hermano in historic Context

Composed in 1928, “Resignate hermano” was created in a period where tango music often mirrored the sentiments of the common people in Argentina, many of whom experienced similar social and personal upheavals. This time frame was marked by significant emigration and societal changes in Argentina, which often brought themes of loss, nostalgia, and resilience to the forefront of cultural expression. Themes of fidelity, resilience, and personal turmoil are reflective of broader societal experiences during this period.



José Rial

José Rial was a tango lyricist known for capturing deep emotional narratives enriched with the essences of Argentinian culture and personal strife.