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Whisky

Whisky is a Tango written by Héctor Marcó and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1965. The Tango Whisky is written by Héctor Marcó, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Whisky with the singer Abel Córdoba.
“Whisky,” meaning “Whiskey” in English, evokes the warmth and complexity of a well-crafted drink. Just as whiskey swirls in a glass, this tango weaves stories of longing and desire, each note rich with emotion. The music intoxicates, capturing the essence of nights spent in dimly lit bars where passion dances and every glance carries a secret whisper.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Abel Córdoba

Singer

Héctor Marcó

Author

Héctor Marcó

Composer

1965/9/1

Date

Abel Córdoba
Abel Córdoba
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Whisky

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

Letra del Tango Whisky

Yo sé que llorás por ella,
que estás enfermo de amor
y que no encontrás el beso
ni tan puro ni tan dulce
como el que ella te dio.

Yo sé que te estás matando
como un gil el corazón.
Lo sé porque lo he vivido
y clavao en carne propia
llevo tu mismo dolor.

¡Flojo! ¿Pa’ que andás penando?
¡Flojo! ¡Cantále y viví!
¡Dale! ¡Que el mundo es un carro
tirao por los sonsos
que quieren así!

¡Vamos! ¿No ves que ella ríe?
¡No es de este siglo llorar!
¡Dale! ¡Mandáte otro whisky!
¡Total la guadaña
nos va a hacer sonar!

Yo sé que del cuarto tuyo
vos arrancarla querés,
pero en cada rinconcito
flota algún recuerdo suyo
y entra en tu alma otra vez.

Lo sé porque de esos males
yo también sufro con vos…
Pero es mejor que los calle
porque, en vez de consolarnos,
vamos a llorar los dos.

English lyrics of the Tango "Whisky"

I know you cry for her,
that you’re sick with love
and you can’t find a kiss
neither so pure nor so sweet
as the one she gave you.

I know you’re killing yourself
like a fool, your own heart.
I know because I’ve lived it
and nailed in my own flesh
I carry the same pain as you.

Weakling! Why suffer so?
Weakling! Sing and live!
Come on! The world is a cart
pulled by the fools
who want it that way!

Come on! Can’t you see she’s laughing?
To cry is not for this age!
Come on! Have another whisky!
After all, the scythe
will make us all dance!

I know from your room
you want to remove her,
but in every little corner
some memory of her floats
and enters your soul again.

I know because from these woes
I too suffer with you…
But it’s better I keep silent
because, instead of consoling,
we would both end up crying.

Whisky by Héctor Marcó

Whisky is a Tango written by Héctor Marcó and composed by Héctor Marcó.


Story behind the Tango Whisky

The lyrics of “Whisky” delve into the depths of heartbreak and the struggle of getting over a lost love. Marcó portrays a character who is acutely suffering from the absence of a loved one, expressing the profound pain and attempts to escape reality. The conversational tone, addressing someone directly believed to be drowning their sorrows in whisky, reveals an intimate insight into coping mechanisms used during emotional distress.


Symbolism of Whisky

“Whisky” symbolizes an escape, a temporary relief from the emotional turmoil that the protagonist experiences. Marcó effectively uses this as a recurring motif, suggesting a sort of anesthesia for the soul’s sufferings. The act of consuming whisky serves not only as an attempt to wash away the memories but also as a metaphorical toast to resignation, signaling a need to endure the pain nonchalantly. Further, Marcó contrasts the act of drinking whisky with poignant memories that linger, pointing to the inneffectiveness of attempting to drown one’s sorrows in alcohol.


Whisky in historic Context

Tango, in 1965 Argentina, reflected societal attitudes where themes of machismo were prevalent, and emotions like pain and sorrow were often internalized. During this era, Tango lyrics commonly depicted narratives of unrequited love, betrayal, and emotional suffering, served alongside a call for resilience. Thus, “Whisky” resonates with the cultural backdrop of that time, advocating for enduring hardship with a facade of indifference, encapsulated in the metaphor of drinking whisky and the admonition to ‘sing and live.’


Héctor Marcó

Héctor Marcó was a notable Argentine composer and lyricist, known for his contributions to the Tango genre.