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Traicionera

Traicionera is a Tango written by Juan Ghirlanda and recorded by Alfredo Gobbi in 1950. The Tango Traicionera is written by Juan Ghirlanda, Alfredo Gobbi has recorded Traicionera with the singer Hector Coral.
“Traicionera,” meaning “Treacherous” in English, is a captivating piece that dances on the edge of danger and allure. The music swirls around you, evoking the excitement and uncertainty of love’s deceitful nature. It weaves a story of betrayal with its stirring melodies, inviting listeners into its passionate, yet perilous embrace.

Tango

Style

Alfredo Gobbi

Orchestra

Hector Coral

Singer

Luis Garros Pe

Author

Juan Ghirlanda

Composer

1950/11/23

Date

Hector Coral
Hector Coral
Alfredo Gobbi
Alfredo Gobbi

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Traicionera

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

Letra del Tango Traicionera

Un ciego con una piba
limosna pidiendo va
rascando el viejo una viola
y tarareando un gotán.
La piba con voz tristona
acompaña a su patrón
la copla que el viejo gime
y que dice esta canción:

Vivir es morirse, soñando mentiras.
Vivir es un sueño que cuesta la vida.
Vivir sin querer, es vivir sin amor,
es irse muriendo de pena y dolor.

Y canta, cantando recorren los barrios
soñando quimeras para un porvenir
al tiempo que el cobre sonando al caer
despierta al cieguito que está por dormir.

De tanto cantar la copla
la piba bien la aprendió.
Y amuró al pobre cieguito
por un mal hombre de amor
Y hoy triste por esos mundos
recuerda a su buen patrón
que abandonó traicionera
por aquella cruel canción…

Cantando milongas la pobre chiquita
hoy pide a los hombres una limosnita
y evoca el recuerdo de aquella canción
que un día aprendiera de su buen patrón…

Vivir es morirse, soñando mentiras.
Vivir es un sueño que cuesta la vida.
Vivir sin quereres, es vivir sin amor,
es irse muriendo de pena y dolor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Traicionera"

A blind man with a young girl
begs for alms as he goes,
strumming an old guitar
and humming a tango tune.
The girl with a mournful voice
accompanies her master,
the verse that the old man moans
which says this song:

To live is to die, dreaming lies.
Living is a dream that costs life.
To live unwillingly, is to live without love,
is to slowly die of grief and pain.

And they sing, singing they roam the neighborhoods
dreaming of chimeras for a future,
while the coin’s sound as it falls
awakens the blind man who’s about to sleep.

From singing the verse so much
the girl learned it well.
And ditched the poor blind man
for a cruel man of love.
And today sad through these worlds
she remembers her good master
who she treacherously abandoned
for that cruel song…

Singing milongas, the poor little girl
now asks men for a little charity
and evokes the memory of that song
that one day she learned from her good master…

To live is to die, dreaming lies.
Living is a dream that costs life.
To live without loves, is to live without love,
is to slowly die of grief and pain.

Traicionera by Luis Garros Pe

Traicionera is a Tango written by Luis Garros Pe and composed by Juan Ghirlanda.



Story behind the Tango Traicionera

The tango “Traicionera” narrates the poignant story of a blind man and a young girl who wander the streets together, singing tango to earn a living. Over time, the girl learns the song by heart but ultimately betrays the blind man for a deceitful lover, abandoning her loyal patron. This theme of betrayal is explored through the haunting lyrics, emphasizing the pain of unfulfilled dreams and the harsh realities of life without love. The repetition of the lines about living being akin to dying imbued with lies encapsulates the core emotional strife portrayed in the tango.



Symbolism of Traicionera

The symbolism in “Traicionera” is deeply interwoven with the melancholy of the tango itself. The blind man, dependent on the girl for guidance, represents vulnerability and trust, which is later shattered by her betrayal. The act of singing for alms symbolizes both hope and despair—the hope for a better future and the despair when faced with relentless hardship. The term “Traicionera,” translating to “treacherous” or “traitorous” in English, is pivotal, as it embodies the core betrayal that underpins the narrative and highlights the emotional depth of the lyrics.



Traicionera in historic Context

Created in 1950 in Argentina, “Traicionera” emerged during a period rich with political and social changes. Post-World War II Argentina was marked by rapid industrialization and urbanization, with many migrating to cities in search of a better life. The tango, often a reflection of the societal mood, captured the struggles and disillusionment of those times. This historical backdrop adds layers of meaning to the tango, as it resonates with the experiences of loss, betrayal, and the harshness of urban life facing many during that era.



Luis Garros Pe

Luis Garros Pe, a creative author, profoundly depicted the emotional and societal narratives of his time through his evocative lyricism in tangos like “Traicionera.” His work remains a poignant reflection of Argentine culture and sentiments.