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Siempre es carnaval

Siempre es carnaval is a Tango written by Osvaldo Fresedo and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1937. The Tango Siempre es carnaval is written by Osvaldo Fresedo, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Siempre es carnaval with the singer Roberto Ray.
“Siempre es Carnaval,” meaning “It’s Always Carnival,” embodies a timeless dance of color and celebration. This piece captures the essence of a world where joy never fades, and vibrant rhythms light up everyday life. It invites listeners to embrace the spirit of festivity, where every moment becomes a dance floor and life itself is a perpetual celebration.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Roberto Ray

Singer

Emilio Fresedo

Author

Osvaldo Fresedo

Composer

1937/2/22

Date

Roberto Ray
Roberto Ray
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Siempre es carnaval

This is the translation of the Tango “Siempre es carnaval” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Siempre es carnaval” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Siempre es carnaval

¡Cuántos viven disfrazados
sin saber que así quedaron!
¡Cuántos se oyen sin reír!
Este mundo es escenario
de un gran cine continuado
que nos hace consumir.
Cuánto, al fin, se macanea,
ya que nunca es todo cierto,
y es un juego el acertar:
‘La señora está indispuesta’
o ‘ha salido hace un momento’;
y el esposo se hace el muerto
si es que vienen a cobrar.

Y siempre es carnaval.
Van cayendo serpentinas,
unas gruesas y otras finas
que nos hacen tambalear.
Y cuando en tu disfraz
la careta queda ausente
en tu cara de inocente,
todo el año es carnaval.
¡Y viva el carnaval!
Vos ves siempre lucecitas.
Sos la eterna mascarita
que gozás con engañar.
Y cuando en tu disfraz
la careta queda ausente
en tu cara de inocente,
todo el año es carnaval.

¡Qué tuviste una fortuna!
¡Qué de oro fue tu cuna!
Que esto cuesta: ¡Qué se yo!
Las mujeres y los hombres
por tu amor tocan la luna
y otras cosas más por vos…
¡Y si hablás de tu familia!…
tu pretérito imperfecto
lo pasaste como un rey.
Yo quisiera que me digas,
y dejando un poco de esto,
si la cuenta vos has hecho
¿cuántos pesos me debés?

English lyrics of the Tango "Siempre es carnaval"

How many live in disguise
not knowing that’s how they remain!
How many are heard without laughter!
This world is a stage
of an ongoing movie
that keeps us consuming.
How much, at last, is mere bluff,
since nothing is ever wholly true,
and guessing is a game:
‘The lady is indisposed’
or ‘she just left a moment ago’;
and the husband plays dead
if they come to collect.

And it’s always Carnival.
Serpentines keep falling,
some thick, some thin
making us stagger.
And when in your costume
the mask is absent
on your innocent face,
it’s Carnival all year round.
Long live Carnival!
You always see little lights.
You’re the eternal mask
delighting in deceit.
And when in your costume
the mask is absent
on your innocent face,
it’s Carnival all year round.

That you had a fortune!
That your cradle was gold!
This costs—what do I know!
Women and men
for your love reach the moon
and do much more for you…
And if you talk about your family!…
your imperfect past
you lived like a king.
I wish you would tell me,
and putting aside some of this,
if you’ve done the calculation
how much money you owe me?

Siempre es carnaval by Emilio Fresedo

Siempre es carnaval is a Tango written by Emilio Fresedo and composed by Osvaldo Fresedo.



Story behind the Tango Siempre es carnaval

The tango “Siempre es carnaval” portrays a vivid narrative of disguise and deception within daily life, suggesting a restless, continuous celebration or masquerade that embeds itself into personal interactions and social behaviors. Emilio Fresedo uses vivid imagery to emphasize how individuals wear masks metaphorically, presenting themselves in a manner not entirely true to their inner realities.



Symbolism of Siempre es carnaval

The persistent use of carnival as a metaphor in this tango is central to understanding its symbolism. Carnival, traditionally a time when societal norms are inverted and people wear masks to take on new identities, is used here to reflect on how people mask their truths not just annually but perpetually. Phrases like “Este mundo es escenario” and “Y siempre es carnaval” liken life to a stage and an unending carnival, indicating ongoing pretense and performance in human affairs. The reference to practical lies such as ‘La señora está indispuesta’ – often used to avoid unwelcome inquiries, symbolizes everyday deceit.



Siempre es carnaval in historic Context

Recorded in 1937, “Siempre es carnaval” emerged during a significant period in Argentine history characterized by social and political changes. The year 1937 falls within the Infamous Decade in Argentina, a period marked by electoral fraud, conservative policies, and economic instability. Through this tango, Emilio Fresedo perhaps subtly critiques the societal façades and the masquerades of honesty in political and economic engagements that were prevalent during that era. Emphasizing the feigned realities within the carnival metaphor, Fresedo might be commenting on the dissonance between public presentation and actual practices during those troubled times.



Emilio Fresedo

Emilio Fresedo was a well-known figure in the Argentine tango scene, celebrated for his contributions as a lyricist working closely with his brother, composer Osvaldo Fresedo.