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Así era ella muchachos

Así era ella muchachos is a Tango written by Ángel Di Rosa and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1966. The Tango Así era ella muchachos is written by Ángel Di Rosa, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Así era ella muchachos with the singer Jorge Maciel.
The Spanish name “Así era ella muchachos” translates to “That’s How She Was, Boys” in English. It evokes a sense of nostalgia and admiration, painting a vivid picture of a woman’s unforgettable charm and presence. The music, much like her essence, is both fleeting and eternal, dancing through memories with a bittersweet melody that captivates the heart.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Jorge Maciel

Singer

José Cabodevilla

Author

Ángel Di Rosa

Composer

1966/10/1

Date

Jorge Maciel
Jorge Maciel
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Así era ella muchachos recorded by other Orchestras

Así era ella muchachos recorded by other Orchestras

1966/10/1 – Locura tanguera – Osvaldo Pugliese
1966/9/30 – Comme il faut – Hector Varela
1966/9/30 – El pollo Ricardo – Hector Varela
1966/10/3 – Cancion de rango (Pa- que se callen) – Miguel Calo
1966/10/3 – Duelo criollo – Miguel Calo
Asi era ella muchachos – 1966/10/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Jorge Maciel
Asi era ella muchachos – 1967/9/12 – Miguel Calo – Raul Ledesma
Asi era ella muchachos – 1946/3/13 – Ricardo Tanturi – Roberto Videla

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Así era ella muchachos

This is the translation of the Tango “Así era ella muchachos” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Así era ella muchachos” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Así era ella muchachos

Muchachos…
Acérquense a mi mesa,
Quiero contar mi tristeza
Y hablarles de mi dolor.
Decirles cómo era ella
Confiarles mi gran amor.
Sus ojos…
Son de un color azul cielo,
Y sus manos son consuelo
Que acarician mi ilusión.
Sus labios color de rosa,
Y una voz hecha mimosa
Canción de amor.

Así era ella, muchachos
Si vieran qué linda está,
Después de mucho hoy la encuentro
Y en mi pecho sólo siento
La ansiedad de conversar.
Cuando pasé por su lado
Quise gritarle mi amor,
Tenía un pibe en los brazos
Y al saber de mi fracaso
Sentí frío el corazón…

Ahora…
Muchachos que arrepentido,
Al saber que la he perdido
Una sombra sólo soy.
Y al comprender que no es mía
A su recuerdo yo voy.

English lyrics of the Tango "Así era ella muchachos"

Boys…
Come close to my table,
I want to share my sadness
And speak of my pain.
Tell you about her
And confide my great love.
Her eyes…
Are the color of the blue sky,
And her hands are the comfort
That caress my dreams.
Her lips, the color of a rose,
And a voice, tenderly crafted,
A love song.

That was her, boys,
If you could see how beautiful she is,
After a long time, I meet her again
And in my chest, I only feel
The eagerness to talk.
When I passed by her side,
I wanted to shout my love,
She held a child in her arms,
And knowing my failure,
My heart felt cold…

Now…
Boys, how regretful I am,
To know that I have lost her
I am only a shadow.
And realizing she’s not mine,
To her memory, I go.

Así era ella muchachos by José Cabodevilla

Así era ella muchachos is a Tango written by José Cabodevilla and composed by Ángel Di Rosa.



Story behind the Tango Así era ella muchachos

The tango “Así era ella muchachos” narrates a poignant story of unrequited love and nostalgia. The singer invites his friends to join him and shares the deep sorrow and love he holds for a woman who was once central to his life. His description paints a vivid picture of her features—from her sky-blue eyes to her comforting hands and her voice, which he recalls as a tender song of love. The narrative takes a turn when he reveals seeing her after a long time, only to find out she has moved on, a revelation that makes his heart ‘feel cold.’ The final verses express deep regret and a sense of loss, emphasizing his emotional devastation upon realizing that she will never be his.



Symbolism of Así era ella muchachos

The lyrics of “Así era ella muchachos” are rich with symbolic elements that augment the emotional intensity of the tango. The repeated invocation of the phrase “Muchachos…” highlights the protagonist’s need for empathy and understanding from his peers. The woman’s eyes being described as “de un color azul cielo” symbolizes an almost divine, unattainable quality, further underscoring the depth of the protagonist’s feelings. The child in her arms when he sees her again symbolizes her new life and commitments, which starkly contrasts with his stagnant emotional state, anchored in the past. These elements together deepen the thematic exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time.



Así era ella muchachos in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1966, a period when Argentina was under political and social changes. During this era, tango music often mirrored the melancholic feelings and challenges of the common people, serving as both a distraction and a form of expression for public sentiments. In “Así era ella muchachos,” the themes of longing and unreciprocated love universally resonate but might also reflect the broader feelings of loss and nostalgia prevalent in the Argentine society during that period.



José Cabodevilla

José Cabodevilla is known for his contributions to the tango genre, with lyrics that often explore themes of love, nostalgia, and the human experience.