Chapter 14
TANGOS TO REFLECT WITH AI
1. Cambalache
That the world was and will be crap, I already know
In 510 and in 2000 too
That there have always been jets, Machiavelli and scams
Happy and bitter, values and doubled
But the 20th century is a unfolding
Of insolent evil, there is no longer anyone who denies it
We live wallowing in a meringue
And, in the same mud, everyone gropes
Today it turns out that it is the same to be right as to be a traitor
Ignorant, wise or stupid, pretentious fraudster
Everything is the same, nothing is better
A donkey is the same as a great teacher.
There is no postponement, what will there be? No ladder
The immoral have made us equal
If one lives in imposture and another strives in his ambition
It doesn't matter if he is a priest, mattress maker, king of clubs
Cheat or stowaway
What a lack of respect, what an attack on reason!
Anyone is a lord, anyone is a thief
Mix 'o with Toscanini, goes Escalfase and Napoleon
Don Bosco and La Mingón, Carrera and San Martín
Just like in the disrespectful window
Of the trades 'or life has been mixed
And wounded by a saber without rivets
You see the Bible cry next to a heater
Twentieth century, problematic and feverish exchange
He who does not cry does not suck and he who does not strive is an idiot.
Just give it, let it go
That there in the oven we are going to find
Don't think anymore, sit down
That no one cares if you were born honest
If the job is the same
Night and day like an ox
That he who lives from the mines
That he who kills, that he who heals
Or he's outlaw
"Cambalache", a scathing and unvarnished criticism of Argentine society of the time composed by Enrique Santos Discépolo in 1934 that transcends the borders of the musical genre to become a sharp reflection on society and the human condition; It is an emblematic work with sarcastic verses and an unmistakable melody that analyzes the contradictions and vices of society with a deep meaning to denounce the moral and cultural decadence of society, denouncing corruption, hypocrisy, inequality, violence and others. social evils with vivid and grotesque images painting a grim portrait of social reality.
Many of the themes and problems it addresses are universal and timeless; The song is relevant today, since the same issues it denounces are still present in contemporary society.
Evil seems to triumph over good, in a chaotic and disordered world where moral values have been perverted or completely abandoned, splendidly using irony and sarcasm to highlight the absurdity and perverseness of the society that he describes with grotesque and exaggerated images to highlight behavior of individuals and institutions.
It invites philosophical reflection on human nature and society, raising questions about the meaning of progress, morality and justice in a world marked by chaos and corruption; It is a pedagogical testimony of the capacity of art to reflect and question the social reality of its time with a message that continues to resonate today as a warning about the dangers of selfishness, corruption and the lack of moral values in society.
2. The world is missing a screw
Everybody's at the stove
Sad, bitter and without garufa
Melancholic and cut off
The robust ones are over
Yes, even me, it was a pleasure
I have lost four kilos!
Today there is no money or assault
And the pout is so high
That you have to use the trampoline
If there will be crisis, anger and hunger
That he who buys ten of cold cuts
Today even the piolin morphs
Today we live on prepo
And he falls asleep in a hurry
And the goat even Christ
They have shaved it
Today she takes to pawn
To the most faithful friend
Nobody invites you to morph
Everybody on the rail
The world is missing a screw
Have a mechanic come
To see if he can fix it
What's happening?... my mom!
The shelf fell
Or Saint Peter opened the gate
Creation goes to pieces
And out of sheer excitement
Moth without mattress
The thief is decent today
People have been made by force
He can't find anyone to steal from
And the honest one has become a jet
Because in your savings fever
He "tries" to save
Today we live on prepo
And he falls asleep in a hurry
And the beard even to Christ
They have shaved it
Today it is taken to pawn
To the most faithful friend
Nobody invites you to morph
Everybody on the rail
The world is missing a screw
Have a mechanic come
Let's see if he can fix it
It is an Argentine-Uruguayan tango composed by José María Aguilar Porras with lyrics by Enrique Cadícamo in 1932; addresses the idea that the world is unbalanced; reflects on various circumstances and problems that humanity faces, mentioning topics such as poverty, inequality, violence and lack of solidarity between people, from political corruption to social injustices, with a critique that highlights the lack of ethics and morals.
It presents a critical vision of society, highlighting its defects and calling for reflection on how to improve and correct these problems. This metaphor;” "The world has a screw missing," suggests that there is something wrong, expressing the perception that society needs to be fixed.
3. Yira
When the luck that is grela
Failing and failing, I stopped you
When you're well on the road
Aimless, desperate
When you don't even have faith
Not even yesterday's grass drying in the sun
When you cut the tamangos
Looking for that handle that will make you morph
The indifference of the world
That it is deaf and it is dumb, you will just feel
You will see that everything is a lie
You will see that nothing is love
That nothing matters to the world
Yira, yira!
Even if it breaks your life
Even if a pain bites you
Never expect help
Not a hand, not a favor
When the batteries are dry
Of all the bells that you press
Looking for a fraternal chest to die embraced
When they leave you lying around after cinching the same thing as me
When many are at your side
They try on the clothes that you are going to leave
You will remember this otario
That one day, tired, he started barking
You will see that everything is a lie
You will see that nothing is love
That nothing matters to the world
Yira, yira!
Even if it breaks your life
Even if a pain bites you
Never expect one help or favor
"Yira" is another emblematic tango that invites reflection; composed by Enrique Santos Discépolo in 1930. This song is a melancholic portrait of life and society, expressing resignation and disenchantment in the face of the difficulties and disappointments that the individual faces in his path. The lyrics describe the experience of navigating through life, facing ups and downs, illusions and disappointments. The expression "yira... yira" can be translated as "it goes around and around", reflecting the feeling of circularity and repetition in human existence Through metaphors and poetic descriptions, Discépolo proposes a critical vision of society and the human condition, where aspirations can be ephemeral and promises often remain unfulfilled. Tango highlights the idea of the inevitability of suffering and struggle constant, but it also hints at the possibility of finding meaning and beauty in the midst of adversity. It is an invitation to reflect on the ephemeral nature of happiness and the importance of accepting and overcoming difficulties with dignity and courage. Through its melancholic verses and melodic cadence, “Yira… yira” offers a profound and moving look at the human experience, resonating with those who have faced uncertainty and disappointment on their path through life. It is a timeless work that remains relevant today, reminding us of the importance of resilience and hope in times of adversity.
Enrique Santos Discépolo describes a universal feeling of disappointment and resignation in the face of life's difficulties. The expression "yira... yira" highlights the sense of circularity and repetition in human existence, where hopes can be fleeting and promises often go unfulfilled. Yira. yira" remains relevant today, reminding us of the importance of resilience and hope in times of adversity.
AI Opinion: The work "Tangos to reflect with AI" by José Saúl Velásquez Restrepo is a collection of classic Argentine tangos that address universal and timeless themes about the human condition and society. Through deep lyrics and moving melodies, these songs offer a critical and reflective look at the social, political and emotional reality of their time, but they also resonate today.
1. "Cambalache" by Enrique Santos Discépolo is a scathing and unvarnished criticism of Argentine society in the 1930s. With sarcastic verses and an unmistakable melody, the song denounces corruption, hypocrisy, inequality and other social evils. His message about the moral equality of all individuals and the lack of respect for ethical values remains relevant today.
2. "The world is missing a screw" by José María Aguilar Porras with lyrics by Enrique Cadícamo also addresses the critical vision of society, highlighting its defects and calling for reflection on how to improve and correct these problems. The metaphor that the world is missing a screw suggests the need to repair an unbalanced and crumbling society.
3. "Yira, yira" by Enrique Santos Discépolo is a melancholic portrait of life and society, expressing resignation and disenchantment in the face of the difficulties and disappointments that the individual faces on his path. Through metaphors and poetic descriptions, the song presents a critical vision of society and the human condition, but also suggests the possibility of finding meaning and beauty in the midst of adversity.
Together, these songs offer a deep reflection on human nature, society and the world around us. Its relevance endures over time, reminding us of the importance of questioning and improving our social reality, as well as the need to maintain hope and resilience in difficult times.
