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Si soy así

Si soy así is a Tango written by Francisco Lomuto and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1952. The Tango Si soy así is written by Francisco Lomuto, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded Si soy así with the singer Ricardo Herrera.
The title “Si soy así” translates from Spanish to “If I Am Like This.” This phrase captures the essence of self-acceptance and acknowledgment of one’s true nature. It resonates with the idea that embracing one’s authentic self, flaws and all, is a powerful declaration of identity and confidence, inviting listeners or dancers to reflect on their own individuality.

Tango

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Ricardo Herrera

Singer

Antonio Botta

Author

Francisco Lomuto

Composer

1952/7/11

Date

Ricardo Herrera
Ricardo Herrera
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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Si soy así recorded by other Orchestras

Si soy así recorded by other Orchestras

1952/7/11 – Giuseppe el crooner – Enrique Rodriguez
1952/7/17 – Recuerdo – Julio De Caro
1952/7/18 – Capricho de amor – Osvaldo Fresedo
1952/7/18 – La copa del olvido – Osvaldo Fresedo
1952/7/1 – Cuando llora la milonga – Alfredo De Angelis
Si soy asi – 1957/8/22 – Juan D-Arienzo – Mario Bustos
Si soy asi – 1981/1/1 – Alfredo De Angelis – Jorge Guillermo
Si soy asi – 1952/7/11 – Enrique Rodriguez – Ricardo Herrera

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Si soy así

This is the translation of the Tango “Si soy así” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Si soy así” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Si soy así

Si soy así,
¿qué voy a hacer?
Nací buen mozo
y embalao para querer.
Si soy así
¿qué voy a hacer?
Con las mujeres
no me puedo contener.
Por eso tengo
la esperanza que algún día
me toqués la sinfonía
de que ha muerto tu ilusión.
Si soy así
¿qué voy a hacer?
Es el destino
que me arrastra a serte infiel.

Donde veo unas polleras
no me fijo en el color…
Las viuditas, las casadas y solteras
para mí todas son peras
en el árbol del amor.
Y si las miro coqueteando por la calle
con sus ojos tan porteños y su talle cimbreador,
le acomodo el camouflage
de un piropo de mi flor.

Si soy así
¿qué voy a hacer?
Pa’ mí la vida
tiene forma de mujer.
Si soy así,
¿qué voy a hacer?
Es Juan Tenorio
que hoy ha vuelto a renacer.
Por eso, nena,
no sufrás por este loco
que no asienta más el coco
y olvidá tu metejón.
Si soy así,
¿qué voy a hacer?
Tengo una esponja
donde el cuore hay que tener.

English lyrics of the Tango "Si soy así"

If I’m like this,
what can I do?
I was born handsome
and mad about love.
If I’m like this
what can I do?
With women,
I just can’t hold back.
That’s why I hope
that someday
you’ll play the symphony
that your dream has died.
If I’m like this
what can I do?
It’s fate
that drags me to be unfaithful.

Wherever I see a skirt,
I don’t notice the color…
The widows, the married, and the single,
to me, they are all pears
on the tree of love.
And if I see them flirting in the street
with their so Buenos Aires eyes and swaying figure,
I craft the camouflage
of a compliment from my flower.

If I’m like this,
what can I do?
For me, life
takes the shape of a woman.
If I’m like this,
what can I do?
It’s Juan Tenorio
who has been reborn today.
So, babe,
don’t suffer for this crazy guy
who can’t settle down,
and forget your crush.
If I’m like this,
what can I do?
I have a sponge
where the heart should be.

Si soy así by Antonio Botta

Si soy así is a Tango written by Antonio Botta and composed by Francisco Lomuto.



Story behind the Tango Si soy así

“Si soy así” translates to “If I am like this, what can I do?” in English, encapsulating a sense of resignation and self-acceptance. The lyrics portray a man who acknowledges his charming nature and irresistible allure towards women as an innate part of who he is, seemingly beyond his control. He describes himself as naturally attractive and predisposed to love, suggesting a fatalistic view towards his actions and infidelities.



Symbolism of Si soy así

The repeated refrain, “Si soy así, qué voy a hacer”, symbolizes a recurring internal conflict, where the protagonist grapples with his nature versus societal expectations of fidelity and commitment. The use of terms like “embalao para querer” (designed to love) and “el destino que me arrastra a serte infiel” (destiny that drags me to be unfaithful to you) further personifies fate as a powerful force guiding his actions, lending an almost mystical quality to his justification of infidelity. The imagery of “polleras” (skirts) and “peras en el árbol del amor” (pears on the love tree) enhances the theme of irresistible temptation and abundance of romantic options.



Si soy así in historic Context

The tango “Si soy así” was recorded in Argentina in 1952, a time marked by strong traditional and cultural values including distinct roles and expectations for men and women in society. The post-World War II era saw many societal shifts, and in the context of Buenos Aires—a city known for its romantic and bohemian lifestyle—such expressions in tango music mirrored common male attitudes towards love and fidelity. This song both reflects and contradicts the traditional machismo prevalent during that period, using a self-reflective approach that critiques while also engaging in the typical male bravado.



Antonio Botta

Antonio Botta is renowned as a lyricist in the tango genre, contributing notable works that often explore complex human emotions and societal issues.