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Soy un arlequín

Soy un arlequín is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discépolo and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1945. The Tango Soy un arlequín is written by Enrique Santos Discépolo, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Soy un arlequín with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Soy un arlequín,” or “I am a harlequin,” is a piece of music that dances between shadows and light with playful grace. The harlequin, a figure of whimsy and mystery, embodies the delicate balance of joy and melancholy. In each note, you hear the vibrant colors of its patchwork heart, telling stories of masked intrigue and unspoken dreams.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Enrique Santos Discépolo

Author

Enrique Santos Discépolo

Composer

1945/9/11

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Soy un arlequín recorded by other Orchestras

Soy un arlequín recorded by other Orchestras

1945/9/11 – Rendido – Alfredo De Angelis
1945/9/14 – Tedio – Miguel Calo
1945/9/14 – Valsecito – Miguel Calo
1945/9/6 – Mis amores de ayer – Rodolfo Biagi
1945/9/6 – Soledad la de Barracas – Rodolfo Biagi
Soy un arlequin – 1929/3/1 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Soy un arlequin – 1929/1/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Francisco Fiorentino
Soy un arlequin – 1945/9/11 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Soy un arlequín

This is the translation of the Tango “Soy un arlequín” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Soy un arlequín” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Soy un arlequín

Soy un arlequín,
un arlequín que canta y baila
para ocultar
su corazón lleno de pena.
Me clavó en la cruz
tu folletín de Magdalena
porque soñé
que era Jesús y te salvaba.
Me engañó tu voz,
tu llorar de arrepentida sin perdón
Eras mujer… ¡Pensé en mi madre
y me clavé!
Viví en tu amor una esperanza
la inútil ansia de tu salvación.
¡Perdonáme si fui bueno!
Si no sé más que sufrir.
Si he vivido entre las risas
por quererte redimir.
¡Cuánto dolor que hace reír!

English lyrics of the Tango "Soy un arlequín"

I am a harlequin,
a harlequin who sings and dances
to hide
his heart full of sorrow.
Your Magdalene pamphlet nailed me to the cross
because I dreamed
I was Jesus and I saved you.
Your voice deceived me,
your tearful repentance without forgiveness.
You were a woman… I thought of my mother
and I nailed myself!
I lived on your love a hope,
the futile anxiety of your salvation.
Forgive me if I was good!
If I know nothing more than to suffer.
If I have lived among laughter
trying to redeem you.
How much pain that makes one laugh!

Soy un arlequín by Enrique Santos Discépolo

Soy un arlequín is a Tango written and composed by Enrique Santos Discépolo.



Story Behind the Tango “Soy un arlequín”

“Soy un arlequín” translates to “I am a harlequin,” a figure often characterized as a comedic servant in Italian theatrical form known as Commedia dell’arte, synonymous with masked performances and flamboyant costumes. In this poignant tango, the harlequin is a metaphor for the persona the protagonist adopts to conceal his deep sorrows and emotional suffering. The lyrics poetically narrate a tale of disillusioned love, where the narrator’s idealism and sacrificial intent are met with betrayal, leading to intense personal agony.



Symbolism of Soy un arlequín

The harlequin in the tango symbolizes façade and deception, both in the sense of the narrator’s own masked emotions and the deceit he experiences in love. The powerful phrases “Me clavó en la cruz” (She nailed me to the cross) and “porque soñé que era Jesús y te salvaba” (because I dreamed I was Jesus and was saving you) further portray his martyr-like role, entwined with religious undertones symbolizing sacrifice and redemption. This complex layering enhances the struggle between his envisioned purity and the harsh betrayal he endures.



Soy un arlequín in Historic Context

The tango was created in Argentina in 1945, a time of notable political and social change globally following the Second World War. This period was characterized by a collective reassessment of values and personal identities, reflecting in the existential and introspective nature of the lyrics. The use of the harlequin as a symbol is especially poignant in this setting, representing the general public’s facade of resilience in the face of residual emotional turmoil and disillusionment from the war.



Enrique Santos Discépolo

Enrique Santos Discépolo was an acclaimed Argentine tango and milonga musician and composer, celebrated for his profound and poignant lyrics.