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Risque

Risque is a Tango written by Ary Barroso and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1959. Miguel Caló has recorded Risque as an instrumental Tango.
“Risque,” meaning “Risk” in English, weaves a daring tale of passion and uncertainty. It dances on the edge of danger, inviting hearts to step boldly into the unknown. Each note teases the soul with promises of exhilaration, urging one to embrace the thrilling possibility of love and consequence.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Horacio Sanguinetti

Author

Ary Barroso

Composer

1959/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Letra del Tango Risque

¡Borra!

Mi nombre de tu cuaderno,

Ya no soporto este infierno

De nuestro amor fracasado.

¡Deja!

Que siga nuevos caminos,

En busca de otros cariños

En busca de un nuevo amor.



¡Ah!, Si algún día la angustia

Te hiciera llorar,

¡No te perturbes!

Y ahoga tus penas,

Bebiendo en un bar.

¡Cree!

Toda quimera se esfuma,

Como blancura de espuma

Que se desmaya en la arena.



¡Borra!

Mi nombre de tu cuaderno,

Ya no soporto este infierno

De nuestro amor fracasado.

¡Deja!

Que siga nuevos caminos,

En busca de otros cariños

En busca de un nuevo amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Risque"

Erase!

My name from your notebook,

I can’t endure this hell

of our failed love.

Leave!

Let me seek new paths,

In search of other affections,

In search of a new love.

Ah! If someday anguish

makes you cry,

don’t be disturbed!

And drown your sorrows,

Drinking in a bar.

Believe!

Every fantasy fades away,

Like the whiteness of foam

That collapses on the sand.

Erase!

My name from your notebook,

I can’t endure this hell

of our failed love.

Leave!

Let me seek new paths,

In search of other affections,

In search of a new love.

Risque by Horacio Sanguinetti

Risque is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Ary Barroso.



Story behind the Tango Risque

“Risque” explores themes of heartache, despair, and the desire to move on from a failed relationship. The lyrics implore an unnamed person to erase the singer’s name from their notebook, symbolizing the need to forget the past and end the suffering caused by their love’s collapse. The repeated pleas to “Borra” (erase) and “Deja” (leave) emphasize a desperate yearning for emotional liberation and renewal.



Symbolism of Risque

Key phrases such as “Ya no soporto este infierno” (I can’t stand this hell) and “De nuestro amor fracasado” (Of our failed love) highlight the intense pain of a love gone sour. “Como blancura de espuma que se desmaya en la arena” (Like the whiteness of foam that fades on the sand) uses the imagery of rising foam on the beach—ephemeral and transient—as a metaphor for fleeting dreams and the delicate nature of human aspirations and desires.



Risque in historic Context

Written in 1959, a period marked by social and political transformations in Argentina, “Risque” reflects the personal tumults mirroring societal shifts. As tango often captures the spirit of its era, this piece resonates with themes of disappointment and seeking new beginnings, possibly mirroring the public sentiment of change during that time.



Horacio Sanguinetti

Horacio Sanguinetti was a prominent figure in the world of Tango, known for his emotive lyrics and rich contributions to Argentine musical heritage.