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Tranquilo viejo tranquilo

Tranquilo viejo tranquilo is a Tango written by Francisco Canaro and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1943. The Tango Tranquilo viejo tranquilo is written by Francisco Canaro , Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Tranquilo viejo tranquilo with the singer Ortega Del Cerro.
“Tranquilo viejo tranquilo,” translated as “Calm, old man, calm,” is a soothing Tango that whispers serenity into the soul. The music gently embraces the wisdom of age, urging patience and composure amidst life’s swirling dance. Its melody invites one to pause and embrace tranquility, honoring the grace and strength found in the gentle passage of time.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Ortega Del Cerro

Singer

Ivo Pelay

Author

Francisco Canaro

Composer

1943/7/2

Date

Ortega Del Cerro
Ortega Del Cerro
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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1943/6/28 – Aromas – Osvaldo Fresedo

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Tranquilo viejo tranquilo

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

Letra del Tango Tranquilo viejo tranquilo

Todo el mundo la dispara,
se atropella y no repara
que está haciendo un disparate.
Todos gritan, aceleran
y parece que tuvieran
refucilos en el mate.
Es un siglo de aspirinas,
surmenages y de locos
y a los que no están piantados,
se ve que les falta poco.
Si tenés muchos problemas
y buscás la solución,
no te aflijas, andá a Vieytes,
porque en Vieytes dan razón.

Tranquilo y a no agitarse,
es peligroso desesperarse.
La vida es corta
y el pasarla a té de tilo,
preocupada y con estrilo
me parece que es atroz.
Tranquilo, viejo, tranquilo,
y al final, primero vos.

No te apures Timoteo
si te rajan del empleo
y te dejan ambulante.
Y si tu mujer berrea
o tu suegra te pelea,
vos mandate un buen calmante.
Si la vida está muy cara
o te están acogotando,
no te apartes de la huella
aunque vengas patinando.
Suprimí las disparadas
y acercate a la razón,
sofrenate y acordate
que tenés un corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Tranquilo viejo tranquilo"

Everyone’s shooting from the hip,
rushing around without a care,
making a huge mess of things.
Everyone shouts, speeds up,
as if they had sparks in their brains.
It’s a century of aspirins,
nervous breakdowns, and madness,
and for those not yet crazy,
it seems they’re not far off.
If you have many troubles
and are looking for a solution,
don’t worry, go to Vieytes,
because at Vieytes they give reasons.

Stay calm and don’t get agitated,
it’s dangerous to despair.
Life is short,
and to spend it over linden tea,
worried and stricken,
seems to me atrocious.
Stay calm, old man, stay calm,
and in the end, you come first.

Don’t rush, Timoteo,
if you’re fired from the job
and left to wander.
And if your wife cries out
or your mother-in-law fights you,
just take a good sedative.
If life is too expensive
or they’re strangling you,
don’t stray from the path
even if you’re slipping.
Cut out the rashness
and move closer to reason,
hold back and remember
that you have a heart.

Tranquilo viejo tranquilo by Ivo Pelay

Tranquilo viejo tranquilo is a Tango written by Ivo Pelay and composed by Francisco Canaro.



Story behind the Tango Tranquilo viejo tranquilo

The lyrics of “Tranquilo viejo tranquilo” unfold to depict the hurried and chaotic pace of life where everyone is rushing, adding undue stress to their lives. The title phrase, which translates to “Calm down, old man, calm down,” serves as a refrain throughout the song, urging individuals to take a step back from the frenetic lifestyle that seems to dominate modern society. It suggests a narrative where the protagonist watches the world hasten around him, meanwhile advocating for tranquility and calmness in a frantic world.



Symbolism of Tranquilo viejo tranquilo

The recurring use of the phrase “Tranquilo viejo tranquilo” holds a symbolic significance, indicating a need for contemplation and ease amidst life’s challenges. Key symbols include references to being fired (“si te rajan del empleo”), familial discord (“si tu mujer berrea o tu suegra te pelea”), alongside general life advice implying stoicism and preservation of one’s health (“sofrenate y acordate que tenés un corazón”). The tango uses everyday struggles and reactions as metaphors to discuss broader themes of stress management and personal priorities in life.



Tranquilo viejo tranquilo in historic Context

Recorded in 1943, during World War II’s peak, “Tranquilo viejo tranquilo” addresses the socio-economic strains that citizens of Argentina, and broadly the world, faced—where uncertainty and turmoil were rampant. Buenos Aires, like many cities during this era, saw significant upheavals, and the tango lyrically captures this spirit of agitation and the consequential call for personal peace. The setting in 1943 positions this tango as a reflective piece on preserving inner calm against external chaos. References to specific places like “Vieytes” perhaps signify locales known for offering remedies or relief, metaphorical or literal.



Ivo Pelay

Ivo Pelay was an influential Argentine playwright and lyricist, known for his contributions to the realm of tango and theatre in Argentina.