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Y no puede ser

Y no puede ser is a Tango written by Aníbal Troilo and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1939. The Tango Y no puede ser is written by Aníbal Troilo, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Y no puede ser with the singer Ricardo Ruiz.
The title “Y no puede ser” translates to “And It Cannot Be” in English. This evocative phrase captures the essence of longing and impossible dreams, where desires clash with the stark reality they cannot alter. It echoes the poignant tension between hope and resignation, as the heart yearns for what it knows it cannot have.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Ricardo Ruiz

Singer

José María Contursi

Author

Aníbal Troilo

Composer

1939/6/14

Date

Ricardo Ruiz
Ricardo Ruiz
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Y no puede ser

This is the translation of the Tango “Y no puede ser” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Y no puede ser” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Y no puede ser

No vuelvas
más a repetir
que es un fracaso tu vida,
porque me ves preocupado, decís,
que mi cariño es mentira.
Estoy así
porque no sé
cómo he llegado a amarte tanto.
Triste problema al comprender
que quiero tus caricias
y no puede ser.

Cuántas veces resolví
dejar aquí mi corazón
irme y no verte más…
No sabía si mentir
o si confiarte la razón
de mi abandono.
Pero cuando me dispuse a hablar
tuve miedo de perderte
y me contuve.
Y hoy que todo lo sabés
entre las sombras buscaré
mi redención.

No llores más,
amor, por Dios,
no ves mis ojos cansados…
Mi sangre toda daría por vos
y en vos me acusa el pasado.
Sin fuerzas ya,
me alejaré
con esta pena entre los labios.
Y cuando el sol no brille más
de lejos mis recuerdos
te bendecirán.

English lyrics of the Tango "Y no puede ser"

Don’t come back
to repeat again
that your life is a failure,
you see me worried, you say,
that my affection is a lie.
I am like this
because I don’t know
how I came to love you so much.
A sad problem in understanding
that I want your caresses
and it cannot be.

How many times I resolved
to leave my heart here
to go and not see you anymore…
I didn’t know whether to lie
or to confide in you the reason
for my abandonment.
But when I was ready to speak
I was afraid of losing you
and I held back.
And now that you know everything
among the shadows I will seek
my redemption.

Don’t cry anymore,
my love, for God’s sake,
don’t you see my tired eyes…
I would give all my blood for you
and the past accuses me through you.
Without strength,
I will walk away
with this sorrow between my lips.
And when the sun shines no more
from afar my memories
will bless you.

Y no puede ser by José María Contursi

Y no puede ser is a Tango written by José María Contursi and composed by Aníbal Troilo.

Story behind the Tango Y no puede ser

In “Y no puede ser,” poet and lyricist José María Contursi articulates a poignant narrative of unrequited love and personal despair. The lyrics detail the inner turmoil and conflict of a speaker who deeply loves another, despite knowing that their love cannot be actualized. With phrases like “porque me ves preocupado, decís, que mi cariño es mentira,” indicating the resentment or doubts expressed by the loved one, Contursi effectively captures a dialogue of misunderstanding and pain. The decision of letting go despite the immense love, as expressed in lines like “pero cuando me dispuse a hablar, tuve miedo de perderte,” portrays a heartrending human dilemma.



Symbolism of Y no puede ser

Contursi’s use of imagery and symbols enhances the emotional depth of the lyrics. Phrases such as ‘mi sangre toda daría por vos,’ symbolize the ultimate sacrifice and deep devotion the singer feels, showcasing how they would give all of themselves for their love. Furthermore, with the recurring mention of “no puede ser,” meaning “it cannot be,” Contursi emphasizes the fatalistic and inevitable separation faced by the protagonists. This constant repetition becomes a lament, echoing the impossibility of the union.



Y no puede ser in historic Context

Recorded in 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II and during a period of political and economic turmoil in Argentina, the influx of European immigrations influencing Buenos Aires’s social and cultural fabric, “Y no puede ser” reflects the pervasive sense of uncertainty and fatalism of the time. The tango served not only as entertainment but as a critical medium for expressing and coping with the hardships faced by ordinary people, making its themes of heartache and resignation resonate deeply with its audience.



José María Contursi

José María Contursi was a significant figure in the realm of tango, known for infusing the genre with profoundly emotional and poetic lyrics that explore themes of love, pain, and social issues.