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Antiguo reloj de cobre

Antiguo reloj de cobre is a Tango written by Eduardo Marvezzi and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1955. The Tango Antiguo reloj de cobre is written by Eduardo Marvezzi, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Antiguo reloj de cobre with the singer Miguel Montero.
“Antiguo Reloj de Cobre,” or “Old Copper Clock” in English, evokes the passage of time marked by the rich, warm tones of an aged timekeeper. This piece, akin to a timeless tango, weaves stories of love and loss, its rhythm echoing the dance of hours and moments past. It invites listeners to reminisce, each note a heartbeat of forgotten memories.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Miguel Montero

Singer

Eduardo Marvezzi

Author

Eduardo Marvezzi

Composer

1955/9/2

Date

Miguel Montero
Miguel Montero
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Antiguo reloj de cobre

This is the translation of the Tango “Antiguo reloj de cobre” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Antiguo reloj de cobre” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Antiguo reloj de cobre

Antiguo reloj de cobre

que vas marcando el tiempo

los pasajes de mi vida

que me llenan de emoción.

Fuiste orgullo de mi viejo,

te lucía en su cadena

como un puente levadizo

delante del corazón.



Cuantas veces calmó el llanto

de consentido purrete,

mi madre como un juguete,

decía prestárselo…

y mientras él murmuraba,

mi vieja se sonreía,

y contento me dormía

jugando con el reloj.



Hoy ya pasaron los años,

se me fue blanqueando el pelo,

el rebenque de la vida

me ha golpeado sin cesar.

Y en el banco prestamista

he llegado a formar fila

esperando que en la lista

me llamaran a cobrar.



‘Perdóname, viejo,

si de vos me olvido,

sé que lo has querido

tanto como yo.



Sé que desde el cielo

me estás campaneando,

y que estás llorando

como lloro yo.’



Cuatro pesos sucios

por esa reliquia,

venganza del mundo

taimado y traidor.



Me mordí fuerte las manos,

el dinero me quemaba

y mientras que blasfemaba

a la calle enderecé;

y a la imagen de mi madre

vi que me compadecía

y llorando me decía:

‘El viejo te perdonó’.

English lyrics of the Tango "Antiguo reloj de cobre"

Old copper clock

that you mark the time

the passages of my life

that fill me with emotion.

You were my old man’s pride,

he showed you off on his chain

like a drawbridge

in front of the heart.



How many times you calmed the cry

of a spoiled little kid,

my mother, like a toy,

said to lend it…

and while he murmured,

my old lady smiled,

and happy, I fell asleep

playing with the clock.



Today the years have gone by,

my hair has turned white,

the whip of life

has beaten me incessantly.

And at the pawnshop

I ended up in line

waiting for my name

to be called to collect.



‘Forgive me, old man,

if I forget about you,

I know you have loved it

as much as I have.



I know from heaven

you are watching over me,

and that you are crying

as I cry.’



Four dirty dollars

for that relic,

revenge of the world

cunning and traitorous.



I bit my hands hard,

the money burned me

and while I blasphemed

I headed to the street;

and to the image of my mother

I saw that she pitied me

and crying she said:

‘The old man forgave you’.

Antiguo reloj de cobre by Eduardo Marvezzi

Antiguo reloj de cobre is a Tango written and composed by Eduardo Marvezzi.


Story behind the Tango Antiguo reloj de cobre

The “Antiguo reloj de cobre” (Ancient Copper Clock) tells a poignant story that focuses on the passage of time and its effects on human life, specifically through the lens of familial relationships and personal loss. The protagonist reminisces about the copper clock, originally belonging to his father, and recounts various emotional experiences linked to this heirloom. As time advances, life’s hardships are reflected in the necessity to pawn this cherished item, evoking themes of nostalgia, loss, and the inevitable flow of time.


Symbolism of Antiguo reloj de cobre

The copper clock in the lyrics primarily symbolizes continuity and the unyielding passage of time. It is depicted as a witness to the narrator’s life stages, emphasizing the emotional heritage and bonds shared within the family. The lyrics “como un puente levadizo delante del corazón” (like a drawbridge in front of the heart) suggest that the clock serves as a bridge between the past and present, guarding the cherished memories of loved ones. Additionally, the selling of the clock for “Cuatro pesos sucios” represents a forced betrayal or parting with one’s past due to life’s pressing hardships.


Antiguo reloj de cobre in historic Context

Created in Argentina in 1955, “Antiguo reloj de cobre” emerges in a post-war era characterized by social and economic change. This period involved significant shifts in societal values and the tangible hardship of economic instability, which may have compelled individuals to part with personal and familial treasures. The narrative of pawning the inherited clock reflects a common last resort for many facing economic desperation at the time. The cultural significance of preserving family legacies during periods of upheaval is thus a central theme depicted in this tango.


Eduardo Marvezzi

Eduardo Marvezzi was an Argentinian composer known for his contributions to the tango genre, which often encapsulate deep emotional narratives and cultural reflections.