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Vencido

Vencido is a Tango written by Orestes Cúfaro and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1949. The Tango Vencido is written by Orestes Cúfaro, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Vencido with the singer Alberto Echagüe.
“Vencido,” meaning “Defeated” in English, unravels the soulful essence of surrender wrapped in its haunting melodies. The music whispers stories of weary hearts and battles lost, where each note is a step in the dance of resignation. Through this poignant journey, the soul finds solace, embracing the beauty found in acceptance and the grace of letting go.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Echagüe

Singer

Héctor Gagliardi

Author

Orestes Cúfaro

Composer

1949/4/6

Date

Alberto Echagüe
Alberto Echagüe
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Vencido

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

Letra del Tango Vencido

La negra melena enluta la almohada
de un pobre muchacho, que está en el final,
pasea en la pieza su triste mirada,
clavando el olvido su fiero puñal.
La colcha acaricia su mano alargada,
que tantas cinturas bailando apretó;
un pucho se duerme en la zurda cansada;
sólo se oye el tic-tac del reloj.

Desfilan en la penumbra
recuerdos de lo que ha sido;
pasado, que se derrumba,
presente, que lo ha vencido;
vencido de mala suerte
porque el vivir es un tango,
la compañera es la Muerte,
que sola, viene a buscarnos.

Espera que venga a llevarlo a su lado,
total a ninguno le importa más de él,
y alivia su pena mirando al costado,
el viejo cuadrito de Carlos Gardel.
La vista se entrega, quedándose quieta,
dejándole un velo de llanto amargao
y el suelo que alfombra una Crítica ‘sexta’
recibe un suspiro y un pucho apagao.

English lyrics of the Tango "Vencido"

Black tresses darken the pillow
of a poor boy at his end,
he wanders in the room with a sad gaze,
as oblivion stabs with its fierce dagger.
The covers caress his stretched hand,
that tightened so many waists in dance;
a cigarette sleeps in his tired left hand;
only the ticking of the clock is heard.

Shadows parade by
memories of what has been;
a past that collapses,
a present that has overcome it;
defeated by bad luck
because living is a tango,
Death is the partner,
who alone, comes to find us.

He waits for her to come and take him,
after all, no one else cares about him,
and eases his sorrow by looking aside,
at the old picture of Carlos Gardel.
His sight gives in, staying still,
leaving behind a veil of bitter tears
and the floor carpeted by a ‘Sexta Crítica’
receives a sigh and a burnt-out cigarette.

Vencido by Héctor Gagliardi

Vencido is a Tango written by Héctor Gagliardi and composed by Orestes Cúfaro.


Story behind the Tango Vencido

“Vencido,” which translates from Spanish as “Defeated,” captures the profound sorrow and resignation of a dying young man. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of his final moments, where memories sweep through his mind, and his once vibrant life now yielding to stillness. The stark imagery of his black-tousled hair against the pillow, his extended hand that once danced fervently, and the fading sight of a Carlos Gardel picture, arguably formulate a poignant farewell to his passions and life.


Symbolism of Vencido

The song’s lyrics are rich with symbolism that deepens the portrayal of the protagonist’s demise. The “black hair mourning the pillow” suggests both physical decay and the mourning of his own passing. The iconic image of “a pudcho falling asleep in his tired left hand” and the relentless ticking of the clock are potent symbols of life’s impermanence and the lonesome finality awaiting him. Furthermore, the mention of Carlos Gardel, a legendary figure in Tango, underscores a connection to a cultural heritage that he departs from, signifying not just a personal loss but a cultural evanescence.


Vencido in Historic Context

The Tango, recorded in 1949, emerges in post-war Argentina—a nation grappling with its identity and modernity while tethered to its passionate, albeit melancholic, cultural expressions. “Vencido,” imbued with this backdrop, may resonate as an echo of the collective melancholy and existential contemplations of the time. Its mournful tone and themes of defeat and isolation reflect not only personal despair but also a commentary on the societal atmosphere of the era.


Héctor Gagliardi

An esteemed poet and lyricist, Héctor Gagliardi carved a niche in the Tango world with his ability to resonate with the emotional landscapes and ordinary lives through his poignant words.