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Sinforosa

Sinforosa is a Milonga written by Roberto Chanel and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1950. The Milonga Sinforosa is written by Roberto Chanel, Florindo Sassone has recorded Sinforosa with the singer Roberto Chanel.
“Sinforosa,” meaning “Joyful Symphonist” in English, is a dance where melody and rhythm weave a tapestry of emotions. It captures the essence of life’s jubilant crescendos, each note a heartbeat, each pause a breath. In this symphony, the soul finds its voice, serenading the heart with a story of timeless exuberance.

Milonga

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Roberto Chanel

Singer

Raúl Hormaza

Author

Roberto Chanel

Composer

1950/8/11

Date

Roberto Chanel
Roberto Chanel
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Sinforosa

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

Letra del Milonga Sinforosa

Francamente te lo digo,

no aguanto más, Sinforosa,

no aguanto más, Sinforosa,

rajá pronto con tus cosas

que me tenés aburrido.

Me batís siempre lo mismo,

que no me gusta el laburo

y todo porque de apuro

aquella vez del merengue

yo quise vender al nene

para jugar a los burros.



Tan llena de pretensiones,

ahora todo te hace daño,

ahora todo le hace daño,

porque vivimo’ en un caño

te quejás de los pulmones.

¿No apoliyás en los colchones

que te forré de arpillera?

¿No te hiciste dos polleras

toda de color tomate,

con la bandera ‘e remate

que afané en la bañadera?



(recitado)

Cuando usted me conoció

pesaba noventa kilos,

desde que vive conmigo,

rebajó cincuenta y dos.

Todo eso lo consiguió,

no me bata que es mentira,

se acuerda que le decía:

¡No coma más Sinforosa

que va a quedar más hermosa,

comiendo cada tres días!

¡Y ahora se te fue la mano, vieja,

parecés una radiografía!



Desde que estamos casaos

usted siempre trajo lío,

usted siempre trajo lío,

tres noches durmió conmigo

y las demás separados.

Por eso que estoy cansao

su conducta es un horror,

esto va de mal en peor

chapá el bagayo y andate,

hacele seña y colate

en el plato volador.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Sinforosa"

Frankly, I’m telling you,
I can’t stand it anymore, Sinforosa,
I can’t stand it anymore, Sinforosa,
take your things and split quickly
because you’ve got me bored.

You always hit me with the same,
that I don’t like to work
simply because that one time in a hurry
the time of the meringue
I wanted to sell the kid
to bet on the horses.

So full of demands,
now everything hurts you,
now everything hurts you,
because we live in a drain
you complain about your lungs.
Don’t you sleep on the mattresses
that I lined with burlap for you?
Didn’t you make two skirts
all tomato colored,
with the auction flag
I swiped in the bathtub?

(spoken)
When you met me
I weighed ninety kilos,
since you’ve lived with me,
you’ve lost fifty-two.
You achieved all that,
don’t tell me it’s a lie,
remember what I used to say:
“Don’t eat anymore, Sinforosa
you will look more beautiful,
eating every three days!”
And now you’ve gone too far, old lady,
you look like an X-ray!

Since we’ve been married
you’ve always brought trouble,
you’ve always brought trouble,
three nights you slept with me
and the rest separately.
That’s why I’m tired
your conduct is a horror,
this is going from bad to worse
grab your ugly bag and leave,
give a sign and sneak
onto the flying saucer.

Sinforosa by Raúl Hormaza

Sinforosa is a Tango written by Raúl Hormaza and composed by Roberto Chanel.



Story behind the Tango Sinforosa

The lyrics of “Sinforosa” narrate a man’s exasperated confrontation with his wife, Sinforosa, highlighting domestic disputes and economic struggles. The protagonist expresses his frustration with Sinforosa’s complaints and high expectations amidst their poverty. The narrative unfolds through dialogic lyrics that blend humor with a poignant critique of marital and social issues.



Symbolism of Sinforosa

“Sinforosa” uses vivid symbolism and metaphors to underscore the emotional and economic burdens faced by the protagonist. Phrases like “me tenés aburrido” and “chapá el bagayo y andate” not only reflect his fatigue but also his desire to escape the relationship. The dramatic weight loss of Sinforosa, described in the lines, serves as a metaphor for the diminishing returns of their relationship. The reference to a flying saucer (“plato volador”) at the end symbolizes an unattainable escape or dissatisfaction with reality.



Sinforosa in historic Context

The Tango was recorded in 1950, post-World War II Argentina, a period marked by political and economic changes which influenced the daily lives of Argentinians. The setting reflects the struggles of the lower-middle-class in urban Argentina, grappling with socioeconomic instability. The humor and exaggeration in the lyrics can be seen as a coping mechanism for dealing with the harsh realities of the time.



Raúl Hormaza

Raúl Hormaza was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the genre of Tango, capturing the essence of Argentinian culture and societal issues in his lyrics.