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Te llaman Malevo

Te llaman Malevo is a Tango written by Aníbal Troilo and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1965. The Tango Te llaman Malevo is written by Aníbal Troilo, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Te llaman Malevo with the singer Tito Reyes.
“Te llaman Malevo” translates to “They Call You Malevolent” in English. This piece, whether instrumental or sung, captures the intensity and raw emotion of a character whose presence commands both fear and admiration. The essence of the tango or poem unveils a persona whose reputation precedes them, embodying both danger and allure in every note or word.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Tito Reyes

Singer

Homero Exposito

Author

Aníbal Troilo

Composer

1965/10/1

Date

Tito Reyes
Tito Reyes
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Te llaman Malevo

This is the translation of the Tango ” Te llaman Malevo” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango ” Te llaman Malevo” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Te llaman Malevo

Nació en un barrio con malvón y luna
por donde el hambre suele hacer gambetas
y desde pibe fue poniendo el hombro
y anchó a trabajo su sonrisa buena.
La sal del tiempo le oxidó la cara
cuando una mina lo dejó en chancleta
y entonces solo, para siempre solo,
largó el laburo y se metió en la huella.

Malevo, te olvidaste en los boliches
los anhelos de tu vieja.
Malevo, se agrandaron tus hazañas
con las copas de ginebra.
Por ella, tan sólo por ella,
dejaste una huella de amargo rencor.
Malevo, ¡qué triste!
jugaste y perdiste
tan sólo por ella
que nunca volvió.

Tambor de tacos redoblando calles
para que se entren las muchachas buenas
y allí el silencio que mastica el pucho
dejando siempre la mirada a cuenta.
Dicen que dicen que una noche zurda
con el cuchillo deshojó la espera
y entonces solo, como flor de orilla,
largó el cansancio y se mató por ella.

English lyrics of the Tango " Te llaman Malevo"

He was born in a neighborhood with geraniums and moon
where hunger often dodges by
and from a young boy he was lending a shoulder
widening his warm smile with work.
The salt of time rusted his face
when a girl left him barefoot
and then alone, forever alone,
he quit his job and followed his own path.

Malevo, you forgot in the taverns
the hopes of your mother.
Malevo, your feats grew larger
with glasses of gin.
For her, just for her,
you left a trail of bitter resentment.
Malevo, how sad!
you played and lost
just for her
who never returned.

Heels drumming along the streets
to train the good girls
and there the silence that chews on a cigarette butt
always leaving the gaze pending.
They say that one sinister night
with a knife he ended his wait
and then alone, like a riverbank flower,
he let go of his weariness and killed himself for her.

Te llaman Malevo by Homero Exposito

Te llaman Malevo is a Tango written by Homero Exposito and composed by Aníbal Troilo.



Story behind the Tango Te llaman Malevo

“Te llaman Malevo” depicts the life of a character born in a humble neighbourhood, who initially lived an honest life but later was transformed by love and adversity. Malevo, a term that denotes a tough, rugged man, possibly a rogue, outlines the character’s shift towards a darker, solitary path after being abandoned by his lover. This tale emerges not only as a personal narrative but one reflecting broader communal and societal experiences.

One key phrase, “se metió en la huella,” which means “entered the trail,” symbolizes a life-changing decision taken after personal betrayal and emotional disillusionment. Esposito uses this turning point to highlight the protagonist’s descent into loneliness and despair.



Symbolism of Te llaman Malevo

The lyrics are filled with symbolism that paints a visceral picture of the protagonist’s surroundings and emotions. “Nació en un barrio con malvón y luna,” translating to “He was born in a neighborhood with geraniums and moon,” uses local flora and celestial imagery to set the scene of an idyllic yet modest beginning. The contrast between the natural beauty and the protagonist’s eventual life choices amplifies the tragedy.

The language further enriches the narrative; phrases like “la sal del tiempo le oxidó la cara,” meaning “the salt of time rusted his face,” poetically describe the aging process and the harsh life experiences that weathered his youthful visage and spirit.



Te llaman Malevo in historic Context

Written in 1965, “Te llaman Malevo” reflects a period in Argentina where societal values were strongly dichotomous, and the folklore of the forbidden or rogue elements of society were romanticized. The portrayal of the malevo as a central figure correlates with Argentinian literary and cultural archetypes that often delve into themes of honor, betrayal, and passion. These elements were omnipresent in the Tango culture of that era, which was itself a reflection of the complex, often tumultuous Argentine identity.

The popularity of Tango during this time, with its dark, evocative emotional themes, offered a parallel to the political and social upheavals Argentina was experiencing. Homero Exposito, through his lyrics, contributed to this art form with a poignant exploration of sorrow and nostalgia, elements that resonated deeply within the Argentine psyche.



Homero Exposito

Homero Exposito was an acclaimed Argentine lyricist and poet, known widely for his profound contributions to the Tango music genre.