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Caminito

Caminito is a Tango written by Juan De Dios Filiberto and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1965. The Tango Caminito is written by Juan De Dios Filiberto, Florindo Sassone has recorded Caminito with the singer Oscar Macri.
“Caminito,” translating to “little path” in English, is a name that evokes images of a narrow, winding road filled with stories and memories. It speaks of a journey where each step echoes the past, leading travelers through moments of nostalgia and fleeting romance. This melodic path captures the essence of life’s tender struggles and quiet triumphs, as if danced to a timeless tango.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Oscar Macri

Singer

Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Author

Juan De Dios Filiberto

Composer

1965/8/31

Date

Oscar Macri
Oscar Macri
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Caminito

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

Letra del Tango Caminito

Caminito que el tiempo ha borrado,

que juntos un día nos viste pasar,

he venido por última vez,

he venido a contarte mi mal.



Caminito que entonces estabas

bordado de trébol y juncos en flor,

una sombra ya pronto serás,

una sombra lo mismo que yo.



Desde que se fue

triste vivo yo,

caminito amigo,

yo también me voy.



Desde que se fue

nunca más volvió.

Seguiré sus pasos…

Caminito, adiós.



Caminito que todas las tardes

feliz recorría cantando mi amor,

no le digas, si vuelve a pasar,

que mi llanto tu suelo regó.



Caminito cubierto de cardos,

la mano del tiempo tu huella borró…

Yo a tu lado quisiera caer

y que el tiempo nos mate a los dos.

English lyrics of the Tango "Caminito"

Pathway that time has erased,
that once saw us walking together,
I have come for one last time,
I have come to tell you my plight.

Pathway where once you were
adorned with clover and blooming rushes,
a shadow soon you will be,
a shadow just like me.

Since she left,
I have lived in sorrow,
my friend the path,
I am leaving too.

Since she left,
she never returned.
I will follow her steps…
Pathway, goodbye.

Pathway where every evening
happily I would stroll singing my love,
do not tell her, if she passes again,
that my tears watered your ground.

Pathway covered in thistles,
the hand of time has erased your trace…
I would like to fall beside you
and let time take us both.

Caminito by Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Caminito is a Tango written by Gabino Coria Peñaloza and composed by Juan De Dios Filiberto.



Story behind the Tango Caminito

The song ‘Caminito’ serves as a poignant narrative about love lost and the inevitable passage of time. Through the metaphor of a pathway, the lyrics recount experiences shared and emotions tied to particular places, marked by the passage that has witnessed both joy and sorrow. The protagonist talks to the “Caminito,” or little path, reminiscing about happier times and expressing a sense of finality and resignation towards his suffering.



Symbolism of Caminito

‘Caminito’ translates as “little path” in English, symbolizing more than just a physical route; it represents the journey of life and love, etched with personal memories. The path’s being “bordado de trébol y juncos en flor” (bordered with clover and flowering reeds) suggests a time of flourishing love, which later becomes “cubierto de cardos” (covered with thistles), indicating neglect and the harshness of a love that has withered. The line “una sombra ya pronto serás, una sombra lo mismo que yo” (soon you will be a shadow, just like me) deepens the theme of fading and forgotten existence.



Caminito in historic Context

Written and recorded during the mid-20th century in Argentina, at a time of significant cultural growth yet also political upheaval, “Caminito” taps into a universal sentiment of nostalgia and personal loss which resonated with many. The year 1965 might also reflect an era where traditional values were being reconsidered, and this song captures the essence of reminiscence and holding on to what once was, amidst rapidly changing societal norms.



Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Gabino Coria Peñaloza was a noted Argentine lyricist and poet, best known for his iconic tango lyrics that evoke deep emotion and connection with the Argentine cultural landscape.