La Cumparsita
Los Tubatango Lyrics

La Puñalada is a classic tango song composed by Carlos Gardel and Alfredo Le Pera, which tells the story of a man who has been betrayed by his lover, receiving a ‘puñalada’ or stab in the back. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the hurt and betrayal that the singer feels, as well as the emotional turmoil that he experiences at the hands of a lover. The song is notable for its emotional intensity, as well as the beauty and complexity of its music.

The lyrics of La Puñalada convey a deep sense of pain and loss, as the singer laments the betrayal of the woman he loves. Although he is wounded and hurt, he continues to feel love for her, even as he acknowledges the painful reality of her betrayal. The lyrics contain a series of powerful images, including the “stab in the back” that he receives, as well as references to the “darkness” and “emptiness” that he feels, as well as the “eternal pain” that he experiences as a result of the betrayal.