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Si se salva el pibe

Si se salva el pibe is a Tango written by Francisco Pracánico and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1933. The Tango Si se salva el pibe is written by Francisco Pracánico, Carlos Gardel has recorded Si se salva el pibe with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas.
“Si se salva el pibe” translates to “If the Boy is Saved.” This evocative title captures the essence of hope and resilience, a tender promise in a world that often teeters on the brink. The music, like a gentle tango, weaves a story of survival and renewal, whispering the possibility of brighter tomorrows amidst life’s uncertainties.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas

Singer

Celedonio Flores

Author

Francisco Pracánico

Composer

1933/6/17

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Si se salva el pibe recorded by other Orchestras

Si se salva el pibe recorded by other Orchestras

1933/6/17 – Desden – Carlos Gardel
1933/6/17 – Desden (b) – Carlos Gardel
1933/6/16 – Araca la cana – Francisco Canaro
1933/6/16 – El mareo – Francisco Canaro
1933/6/16 – Tres esperanzas – Francisco Canaro
Si se salva el pibe – 1944/7/27 – Ricardo Tanturi – Enrique Campos
Si se salva el pibe – 1968/4/29 – Armando Pontier – Jorge Duran
Si se salva el pibe – 1933/6/17 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Angel Domingo Riverol
Horacio Pettorosi
Domingo Julio Vivas
Si se salva el pibe – 1933/9/1 – Francisco Canaro – Ernesto Fama

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Si se salva el pibe

This is the translation of the Tango “Si se salva el pibe” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Si se salva el pibe” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Si se salva el pibe

Si se salva el pibe, si el pibe se salva

vas a ver la farra que vamos a dar

si Dios no permite que el pibe se vaya,

será fiesta patria en el arrabal.

Traeremos los pibes de todo el contorno

y así en una tarde repleta de sol

llenaremos toda la casa de adornos…

y daremos juntos las gracias a Dios…

No tienes que dejarlo salir con los muchachos,

en casa hay demasiado lugar para jugar,

ya ves lo que ha pasado, el muchachito bueno

cayó bajo las garras de la fatalidad.

Ya sé que tu no tienes ninguna culpa en esto,

no creas que es reproche, sino resignación,

si el pibe se nos salva, salvándose el muñeco,

verás como ésto, vieja, le sirve de lección.



Me contó mi madre que todos los chicos

tienen a su lado un ángel guardián.

Si así fuera cierto, el buen muchachito

por lindo y por santo, se debe salvar.

Y si Dios quisiera, llevárselo lejos…

parece que duerme, deja de llorar,

ya sabes que han dicho que no lo despierten,

si se salva el pibe, ¡si llega a sanar!

English lyrics of the Tango "Si se salva el pibe"

If the kid makes it, if the kid survives,

you’ll see the spree that we will have.

if God does not allow the kid to leave,

it’ll be a national holiday in the ghetto.

We’ll bring kids from all around

and so on a sunny afternoon

we’ll fill the whole house with decorations…

and together we’ll give thanks to God…

You don’t need to let him go out with the boys,

there’s plenty of room to play at home,

you see what has happened, the good little boy

fell into the clutches of fate.

I know you’re not to blame for this,

don’t think it’s a reproach, but resignation,

if the kid makes it, if the doll survives,

you’ll see, old lady, this will teach him a lesson.

My mother told me that all kids

have a guardian angel by their side.

If that were true, the good little boy

for being nice and holy, must be saved.

And if God wanted, to take him away…

he looks like he’s sleeping, stop crying,

you know they’ve said not to wake him,

if the kid makes it, if he heals!

Si se salva el pibe by Celedonio Flores

Si se salva el pibe is a Tango written by Celedonio Flores and composed by Francisco Pracánico.



Story behind the Tango Si se salva el pibe

The tango “Si se salva el pibe” narrates the emotional journey of a community, possibly a family, praying for the recovery of a young boy (‘el pibe’) who has fallen into misfortune. The lyrics depict a collective sentiment of hope and concern, urging for celebrations (‘la farra’) in the neighborhood (‘el arrabal’) should the boy recover. The community plans to gather all the local children for a festive celebration, turning the event into a unified act of gratitude towards divine intervention.



Symbolism of Si se salva el pibe

The repeated phrase “Si se salva el pibe” translates to “If the boy is saved,” symbolizing a turning point between despair and relief, hinged on the fate of the boy. This central theme of uncertainty and potential jubilation showcases the community’s collective emotional investment in the boy’s well-being. The imagery of turning the home into a festive place with decorations and joyful gatherings reinforces the theme of community and shared resilience. Additionally, the mention of an angel guardian watching over the boy further imbues the narrative with spiritual undertones, suggesting a timeless belief in divine protection for the innocent.



Si se salva el pibe in historic Context

Recorded in 1933, during a period when Argentina faced significant social and economic changes, “Si se salva el pibe” resonates with the anxieties of common people coping with instability. This tango, like many others of its time, became a means for expressing collective emotions and addressing societal challenges through art. The setting in ‘el arrabal,’ commonly referring to the outskirts or a marginalized neighborhood, places the tango in a context of community solidarity amidst adversity, highlighting the resilience and unity of lower economic areas in Buenos Aires.



Celedonio Flores

Celedonio Flores was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his profound contributions to the Genre of Tango, expressing deep socio-cultural narratives through his works.