Salí de perdedor

Salí de perdedor is a Milonga written by Héctor Varela y Alberto Nery and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1939. The Milonga Salí de perdedor is written by Héctor Varela y Alberto Nery, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Salí de perdedor with the singer Alberto Reynal.

“Salí de perdedor,” which translates to “I Came Out a Loser” in English, encapsulates a journey through defeat transformed into resilience. This piece, like a poignant Tango, dances through the shadows of loss, finding strength in vulnerability. It whispers the bittersweet melody of redemption, where every step away from failure is a step closer to self-discovery.

Milonga

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Reynal

Singer

Héctor Varela y Alberto Nery

Author

Héctor Varela y Alberto Nery

Composer

1939/4/12

Date

Alberto Reynal

Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Salí de perdedor

This is the translation of the Milonga “Salí de perdedor” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Salí de perdedor” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Salí de perdedor

En el tapete que forma la vida
hay que esperar que la buena nos llegue
pero la mala sigue…
nos amarga muchas veces.
Cuando jugué ni por broma ganaba
y en el amor nadie quiso escucharme
no sé porqué será
si yo jamás pensé así cantar.

Salí de perdedor,
el juego y el amor
tallaron juntos para ser la dicha mía.
Salí de perdedor,
el juego y el amor
han disipado las penas mías
y se dio la contra del refrán:
Qué afortunado en el amor
jugando no podrá ganar.
Salí de perdedor,
nada me importa ya
gané en el juego y en el amor.

En el amor es lo mismo que en el juego,
unos comienzan de entrada ganando
y otros, por un cariño
van penando, van penando,
pero la luz de unos negros ojazos
vino a poner en mi vida dulzura
y pude, al fin, con ansiedad,
llegar, triunfar y así cantar.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Salí de perdedor"

On the tapestry life weaves before us
we must await the fortune to come
but misfortune lingers on…
bittering our days oftentimes.
When I played, I won no jesting games,
and in love, no one cared to hear me,
I don’t know why that was,
for I never planned to sing this way.

I left the losing path,
in game and love alike,
both together wove my happiness.
I left the losing path,
in game and love alike,
my sorrows now all dissipated,
defying the old saying:
Lucky in love
can’t win the game.
I left the losing path,
nothing matters now,
I won in both love and game.

In love, it’s like a gambling game,
some start winning right from the start
while others, for affection,
go on suffering, go on suffering,
but the spark of dark and lovely eyes
came to sweeten up my life,
and with longing, I have reached,
Triumphed, and now I sing.

Salí de perdedor by Héctor Varela y Alberto Nery

Salí de perdedor is a Tango written by Héctor Varela y Alberto Nery.

Story behind the Tango Salí de perdedor

The tango “Salí de perdedor” narrates a story of transformation from misfortune to triumph. The narrator reflects on life’s unpredictability, where good luck can seem elusive. Throughout the tango, the narrator expresses feelings of having been a perpetual loser, both in games of chance and in love. Yet, there’s a turning point where suddenly fortune smiles upon him, providing him with success in both realms. This newfound luck brings the protagonist a sense of victory and fulfillment, allowing for a hopeful song of personal achievement.

Symbolism of Salí de perdedor

The lyrics are rich with symbolism. The “tapete” (carpet) represents the broader playing field of life, where unpredictable outcomes occur, similar to games of chance. The theme of “juego y el amor” (game and love) symbolizes the parallel highs and lows experienced in everyday life and in romantic pursuits. Key phrases like “Salí de perdedor” and “gané en el juego y en el amor” emphasize the triumph over past failures and suggest a break from the adage “Afortunado en el amor, en el juego no podrá ganar” (Lucky in love, unlucky in gambling).