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Y total para qué

Y total para qué is a Tango written by Roberto Pérez Prechi and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1954. The Tango Y total para qué is written by Roberto Pérez Prechi, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Y total para qué with the singer Héctor Pacheco.
In English, the phrase “Y total para qué” translates to “And in the end, for what.” This haunting question lingers in the air, capturing the melancholic resignation often felt in life’s unfulfilled desires. The music sways like a Tango, echoing the bittersweet dance of dreams and disillusionment, revealing the profound reflection on the meaning of our pursuits.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Héctor Pacheco

Singer

Yaguarón

Author

Roberto Pérez Prechi

Composer

1954/12/13

Date

Héctor Pacheco
Héctor Pacheco
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Y total para qué

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

Letra del Tango Y total para qué

Terciopelo en la seda de tus manos,
sabor a miel en tus besos de zaguán,
sensación de embriaguez en tu pelo
y fuego hecho ternura, quemando el delantal.
Hoy estamos vos y yo frente a la vida
y sin saber qué decir ni qué callar,
yo también como vos, tengo miedo
que el precio del pecado se haga realidad.

Total, para qué
decir la verdad,
si cuando enloquecida me besas,
siento tu emoción, siento que temblás.
Total, para qué,
mejor es callar,
acércate otra vez y escucharás
de nuevo mi canción de amor.

A pesar de que tu nombre me enloquece
apenas son una sombra en el umbral,
en tu alcoba de lujo quemamos
mi traje de muchacho y tu ropa de percal.
Y si late hoy tu pecho junto al mío
cuando te beso los labios como ayer,
para qué lastimar nuestras almas
reabriendo las heridas, pregunto: ¡Para qué!…

English lyrics of the Tango "Y total para qué"

Velvet on the silk of your hands,
honey taste in your backstreet kisses,
sense of intoxication in your hair
and fire turned tenderness, burning the apron.
Today it’s you and me facing life
not knowing what to say or what to silence,
I’m scared just like you,
afraid the price of sin becomes real.

After all, why
speak the truth,
when madly you kiss me,
I feel your thrill, I feel you tremble.
After all, why,
better to keep silent,
come closer again and you’ll hear
my love song anew.

Though your name drives me mad
you’re just a shadow in the doorway,
in your luxury chamber we burned
my boyish suit and your cotton dress.
And if today your chest beats with mine
when I kiss your lips like yesterday,
why hurt our souls,
reopening wounds, I ask: Why!…

Y total para qué by Yaguarón

Y total para qué is a Tango written by Yaguarón and composed by Roberto Pérez Prechi.



Story behind the Tango Y total para qué

This tango encapsulates a narrative of love, temptation, and the questioning of the consequences of sins. The lyrics weave a story of two lovers who, while deeply passionate about each other, are equally fearful of the implications their relationship might have on their souls. The poignant intertwining of sensual and emotional imagery paints a vivid picture of their clandestine encounters, marked by both intensity and trepidation.



Symbolism of Y total para qué

The song’s language and imagery are rich with symbolism. Phrases like “velvet on the silk of your hands” and “honey flavor in your doorway kisses” elevate the sensory experience, symbolizing the deep, intoxicating nature of their affair. The recurrent question “Y total para qué” (And, after all, why?) highlights the existential dilemma faced by the lovers, questioning the value or necessity of revealing truths that could disrupt the purity or the euphoria of their moments together. This rhetorical question underscores the futility or peril in certain truths, suggesting silence might be a more harmonious path.



Y total para qué in historic Context

The tango was written in Argentina in 1954, a time marked by strong cultural traditions and societal norms concerning morality and relationships. The country, still in its post-war context, was experiencing significant political and social changes. In this setting, Yaguarón captures the quintessential Tango theme of love entangled with societal judgment, using the dance and music as metaphors for expressions of deeper passions and hidden conflicts within the Argentine society.



Yaguarón

Yaguarón was an influential figure in Argentine tango, recognized for infusing the traditional music genre with rich, poetic lyrics that resonate with deep, emotional undertones. His works typically explore themes of love, passion, and societal expectations.