Se acabaron los guapos

Se acabaron los guapos is a Milonga written by Rafael Tuegols and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1952. The Milonga Se acabaron los guapos is written by Rafael Tuegols, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Se acabaron los guapos with the singer Armando Laborde.

The piece is titled “Se acabaron los guapos,” which translates to “The Handsome Ones Are Gone.” This tango captures a world where fleeting beauty and youthful charm have faded, leaving behind memories etched in time. It speaks to the inevitable passage of time, where superficial allure gives way to the deeper, enduring essence of life and character.

Milonga

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Armando Laborde

Singer

Alfredo Tropiani

Author

Rafael Tuegols

Composer

1952/8/13

Date

Armando Laborde

Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Se acabaron los guapos

This is the translation of the Milonga “Se acabaron los guapos” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Se acabaron los guapos” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Se acabaron los guapos

Decís que sos muy canchero

Y que te sobra carpeta,

Que por vos van las pebetas

Suspirando de emoción.

Que en los barrios suburbanos

Siempre tayaste primero,

Y que en más de un entrevero

Te jugaste el corazón.

De tus hazañas no hay nada escrito

Son puros grupos tus comentarios,

Ya no te creen ni los otarios

Que se reúnen junto al buzón.

Hasta las minas se han dado cuenta

Que sos un taura de medio pelo,

Y no le tienen ya más recelo

Al que creían guapo y varón.

Te las das de mozo guapo

Por tu porte compadrito,

Y si alguno pega un grito

De tan flojo, te achicás.

Figurín de escaparate

Sos amargo en la trenzada,

No copás ni una parada

Por el miedo de cobrar.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Se acabaron los guapos"

You say you’re quite the charmer

And that you’ve got it all,

That for you the young girls

Sigh with emotion.

That in suburban neighborhoods

You always played your cards first,

And that in more than one scuffle

You gambled with your heart.

Of your exploits nothing is written

Your tales are mere bluffs,

Even the fools no longer believe you

Who gather around the mailbox.

Even the girls have realized

That you’re a half-rate tough guy,

And they no longer fear

The one they thought was brave and manly.

You pretend to be a handsome young man

With your confident demeanor,

And if someone shouts out

You shrink away because you’re so feeble.

Mannequin on display

You’re bitter in a fight,

You can’t hold your ground

For fear of taking a hit.

Se acabaron los guapos by Alfredo Tropiani

Se acabaron los guapos is a Tango written by Alfredo Tropiani and composed by Rafael Tuegols.

Story behind the Tango Se acabaron los guapos

Se acabaron los guapos, translating to “No More Tough Guys,” captures a thematic shift in the perception of bravado and machismo within the Argentine society of the early 1950s. The lyrics portray a protagonist who boasts about his allure and toughness, claiming to be a heartthrob for women and a prominent figure in suburban scraps. However, the narrative undercuts these claims by illustrating how both peers and admirers see through the facade, recognizing that the toughness is merely a pretense.

Symbolism of Se acabaron los guapos

The song makes use of vivid symbolism to criticize false machismo. For instance, key phrases like “No copás ni una parada por el miedo de cobrar” suggest the protagonist’s inability to stand firm in challenging situations, highlighting his cowardice contrary to his self-proclaimed valor. The critical phrase “Te las das de mozo guapo” mocks the subject’s pretense of being a brave young man when in reality, his bravery dissolves at the slightest sign of real danger. Additionally, the reference to being “Figurín de escaparate” symbolizes his status as merely a showpiece, lacking substance beyond superficial appearances.