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Tiburón

Tiburón is a Tango written by Julio Pollero and recorded by Domingo Federico in 1950. The Tango Tiburón is written by Julio Pollero, Domingo Federico has recorded Tiburón with the singer Mario Bustos.
“Tiburón,” or “Shark” in English, evokes the silent, powerful grace of a predator in the deep. It is a dance of danger, a tango of tension and allure, where each note prowls like a shadow beneath the waves. The music whispers of the unseen, urging listeners to remain vigilant in a world both beautiful and perilous.

Tango

Style

Domingo Federico

Orchestra

Mario Bustos

Singer

Enrique Dizeo

Author

Julio Pollero

Composer

1950/3/23

Date

Mario Bustos
Mario Bustos
Domingo Federico
Domingo Federico

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Tiburón

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

Letra del Tango Tiburón

Yo soy un hombre, ya veterano,

Conozco el mundo como el mejor,

Desde muchacho me hice de línea

Locuaz y ducho, para el amor.



Vengo de un barrio, de Villa Crespo

Con gente pobre, me divertí,

Y con el tiempo, cambié de pilchas

Y llegué al centro, hecho un fifí.



Y así paso mis noches bacanas

De parranda, como el rana,

Y así paso mis noches bacanas

Porque yo no nací pa´ sufrir.

Y a las cuatro de la matina

Con la piba, con la piba…

Con la piba me voy pa´l bulín.



Farras corridas, es lo que anhelo,

Fiestas y bailes, meta placer,

Si tengo un mango para gastarlo

Siempre contento me van a ver.



Así es la davi, dijo un poeta

Pero un poeta del arrabal,

Y hay que saberla vivir, compadre

Si no resulta, sentimental.

English lyrics of the Tango "Tiburón"

I am a seasoned man,

I know the world like the best,

Since young, I’ve walked the line

Talkative and skillful, in love.



I come from a neighborhood, Villa Crespo

With humble people, I had fun,

And over time, I changed outfits

And made it to downtown, like a dandy.



And so I spend my splendid nights

Partying, like the frog,

And so I spend my splendid nights

Because I wasn’t born to suffer.

And at four in the morning

With the girl, with the girl…

With the girl, I head to the flat.



Running wild, is what I long for,

Parties and dances, pursuit of pleasure,

If I have a dime to spend

You’ll always see me happy.



That’s life, said a poet

But a poet from the slums,

And you have to know how to live it, mate

If not, it turns sentimental.

Tiburón by Enrique Dizeo

Tiburón is a Tango written by Enrique Dizeo and composed by Julio Pollero.



Story behind the Tango Tiburón

“Tiburón” translates to “Shark” in English, a metaphor fitting the character depicted in the lyrics. The persona portrays a seasoned and worldly man, well-versed in the arts of charm and romance, hinting at a cunning and opportunistic nature akin to that of a shark. The lyrics reveal a journey of transformation from a humble beginning in the working-class neighborhood of Villa Crespo to a flamboyant life in the city center. This narrative arc underscores a life full of indulgence, nocturnal escapades, and an unapologetic pursuit of pleasure.



Symbolism of Tiburón

The title “Tiburón,” or “Shark,” symbolically encompasses the protagonist’s predatory and adventurous traits, navigating the urban landscape akin to a shark in the ocean. Key phrases such as “Desde muchacho me hice de línea / Locuaz y ducho, para el amor,” indicate his slick, adept nature in love, suggesting a strategic rather than emotional approach to relationships. Furthermore, “Siempre contento me van a ver” captures the essence of maintaining a jovial facade, possibly masking deeper emotions or the superficiality of transient joys in urban nightlife.



Tiburón in historic Context

Recorded in 1950, “Tiburón” emerges in post-World War II Argentina, a period marked by significant political and social transitions. This era witnessed the rise of Juan Domingo Perón and a shift towards populism and urbanization, echoing in the protagonist’s migration from Villa Crespo to the bustling city center. The lyrics reflect a socio-economic mobility and an embrace of hedonism, perhaps as a response to the broader societal changes and uncertainties of that time.



Enrique Dizeo

Enrique Dizeo was a renowned Argentine lyricist, known for his poignant and evocative tango lyrics that often delve into themes of love, urban life, and human character.