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Aquí nomás

Aquí nomás is a Tango written by Héctor Stamponi and recorded by José Basso in 1965. The Tango Aquí nomás is written by Héctor Stamponi, José Basso has recorded Aquí nomás with the singer Alfredo Belusi.
“Aquí nomás,” meaning “Right Here,” evokes a sense of immediacy and presence, capturing the essence of a moment that feels both intimate and universal. The music weaves together the threads of time, making you feel as though you are part of a story unfolding in the here and now. With every note, it invites you to pause, breathe, and exist within its enchanting embrace.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Alfredo Belusi

Singer

Cátulo Castillo

Author

Héctor Stamponi

Composer

1965/1/1

Date

Alfredo Belusi
Alfredo Belusi
José Basso
José Basso

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Aquí nomás

This is the translation of the Tango “Aquí nomás” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Aquí nomás” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Aquí nomás

La voz del bandoneón quedó detrás,
se fué el compás del tiempo bailarín.
Crecida la ciudad nos tira ollín
la esquina del herrero no está más.
La noche está borracha de aguarrás
y bailan como atados de un piolín.
Vení mi amor salgamos del festín
no ves que se divierten con su jazz.

Aquí nomás,
bien lejos del torrente,
bailemos simplemente
un tango en paz.
Aquí nomás,
con esa luz de enfrente
los dos, y solamente
los dos, en este puente
que lleva el tiempo atrás.
Aquí nomás,
quedate aquí nomás,
sin música, sin gente…
¡aquí nomás!

English lyrics of the Tango "Aquí nomás"

The voice of the bandoneon faded out,
The rhythmic beat of time has gone.
The grown city throws its dust,
The blacksmith’s corner exists no more.
The night is drunken on turpentine,
And they dance as if they’re strung on a line.
Come, my love, let’s leave the feast,
Don’t you see they’re amused with their jazz.

Right here,
Far from the torrent,
Let’s just dance
A peaceful tango.
Right here,
With that light opposing,
Just us two, and only
Us two, on this bridge
That takes time back.
Right here,
Stay right here,
Without music, without people…
Right here!

Aquí nomás by Cátulo Castillo

Aquí nomás is a Tango written by Cátulo Castillo and composed by Héctor Stamponi.



Story behind the Tango Aquí nomás

The emotional resonance of “Aquí nomás” lies in its depiction of nostalgia and change, themes that are vividly portrayed through the lyrics’ interaction with urban transformation. Castillo reflects on a city that has grown and morphed, leaving behind the traces of a simpler, earlier time. His words evoke a sense of loss — the blacksmith’s corner is no more, and the city has outgrown its old rhythms, overshadowed by new cultural influences like jazz. This culminates in a poignant longing for a return to the past, where peace and simplicity reigned, encapsulated in the act of dancing a tango “simply, in peace.”



Symbolism of Aquí nomás

The lyrics of “Aquí nomás” are steeped in symbolism, with references to the pervasive influence of jazz representing modernity and cultural intrusion, overshadowing the traditional tango. The poignant imagery of the city drunk on turpentine suggests a degradation or dilution of cultural purity, while the metaphor of dancing “tied by a string” vividly captures the constraints and homogeneity imposed by contemporary influences. The refrain “Aquí nomás” symbolizes a desire to cling to local authenticity and simplicity in a space increasingly dominated by global influences.



Aquí nomás in Historic Context

Written in 1965, during a period of significant cultural and political changes in Argentina, “Aquí nomás” serves as a reflective piece on the evolution of Buenos Aires. The 1960s saw rapid urbanization and a shift towards more cosmopolitan lifestyles, often at the expense of traditional customs and locales. The tango emerges as a form of resistance to this change, a longing for the return to a simpler past and a critique of the relentless march of modernity.



Cátulo Castillo

Cátulo Castillo was a prominent Argentine tango lyricist and poet, known for his deep and evocative lyrics that often reflect themes of love, nostalgia, and societal commentary.