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Añoranzas (2)

Añoranzas (2) is a Tango written by Luis Petruccelli and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1939. The Tango Añoranzas (2) is written by Luis Petruccelli, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Añoranzas (2) with the singer Ricardo Ruiz.
“Añoranzas (2)” translates to “Yearnings (2)” in English. This evocative title captures the essence of longing and nostalgia, as if reaching back through time to grasp moments lost yet cherished. The melody weaves a tapestry of emotion, evoking memories that dance with the heart, reminding us of the bittersweet beauty of what once was.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Ricardo Ruiz

Singer

Daniel López Barreto

Author

Luis Petruccelli

Composer

1939/8/18

Date

Ricardo Ruiz
Ricardo Ruiz
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Añoranzas (2)

This is the translation of the Tango “Añoranzas (2)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Añoranzas (2)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Añoranzas (2)

Si vos la ves, no le digas
Que me encontraste llorando,
No le contés que su olvido
Me tiene así, perdido
Que imploro así, penando.

Decile así, pa´ mentir,
Que vos me viste reír
Que ya me olvidé de ella.
No le digás que hasta hoy
Viví mezclando el alcohol
Con las copas de dolor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Añoranzas (2)"

If you see her, don’t tell her
that you found me crying,
Don’t say her absence
has me so, lost,
that I’m begging, suffering.

Just lie, tell her,
that you saw me laughing,
that I’ve forgotten about her.
Don’t reveal that even today
I’ve been mixing alcohol
with glasses of pain.

Añoranzas (2) by Daniel López Barreto

Añoranzas (2) is a Tango written by Daniel López Barreto and composed by Luis Petruccelli.



Story behind the Tango Añoranzas (2)

The primary theme of “Añoranzas” revolves around a deep, melancholic longing and the painful memories of a lost love. The narrator requests someone not to tell the woman he loves that he has been found crying and suffering due to her absence. Instead, he wishes to convey an image of resilience and forgetfulness, which contrasts starkly with his true feelings. This theme of projecting a façade to mask inner turmoil is a poignant exploration of human pride and vulnerability.



Symbolism of Añoranzas (2)

Daniel López Barreto makes evocative use of common imagery in tango lyrics, such as tears and alcohol, to symbolize despair and coping mechanisms. The phrase “Viví mezclando el alcohol / Con las copas de dolor” uses the mixing of alcohol with “cups of pain” to represent an attempt to drown sorrow in drink. This metaphor not only deepens the emotional impact of the lyrics but also highlights the destructive path on which the protagonist finds himself.



Añoranzas (2) in Historic Context

Recorded in 1939, just before the world was engulfed in World War II, “Añoranzas (2)” was created during a time of global uncertainty and anxiety, which might have influenced its somber tone and themes of loss and yearning. The tango, a dance that originated in the lower-class districts of Buenos Aires, has historically been a medium to express the struggles and emotions of the common people. This context enriches the understanding of the song as a reflection of individual and societal sentiments of the time.



Daniel López Barreto

Daniel López Barreto was an Argentine lyricist known for his poignant and expressive tango lyrics.