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Caminito

Caminito is a Tango written by Juan De Dios Filiberto and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1965. The Tango Caminito is written by Juan De Dios Filiberto, Miguel Caló has recorded Caminito with the singer Lucho Gatica.
“Caminito,” which translates to “Little Path” in English, evokes a sense of nostalgia and love alongside life’s winding journey. This tender tango embodies the bittersweet memories of footsteps shared and those left behind, illustrating the delicate ties that bind the past to the present. It invites listeners to reflect on the paths they’ve walked and those yet to be discovered.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Lucho Gatica

Singer

Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Author

Juan De Dios Filiberto

Composer

1965/1/1

Date

Lucho Gatica
Lucho Gatica
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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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,
which together one day saw us pass,
I have come for one last time,
I have come to tell you my woes.

Pathway that back then was
embroidered with clover and blooming reeds,
you will soon be a shadow,
a shadow just like me.

Since she left
I live in sorrow,
my friend, the pathway,
I too will leave.

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

Pathway that every evening
happily I wandered, 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 by your side
and let time end 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 lyrics of “Caminito” vividly depict the emotional journey of an individual returning to a once-familiar path that has witnessed significant moments of their life, particularly moments of love and eventual loss. The speaker addresses the path, Caminito, as both the witness to and the repository of their deepest moments of joy and pain. The central theme revolves around the nostalgic remembrance and the poignant reconcilement with the unchangeable reality that the past, along with its love, is irretrievable. “He venido por última vez,” which translates as “I have come for the last time,” sets a tone of finality as the speaker comes to terms with their anguish.


Symbolism of Caminito

“Caminito” translates to “little path” in English. The path symbolizes the course of life and the trace of past experiences, here depicted as gradually being erased by time: “Caminito que el tiempo ha borrado” (“Path that time has erased”). The recurring use of natural imagery, such as “bordado de trébol y juncos en flor” (“lined with clover and flowering rushes”), contrasts the vibrant past with the present dimmed reality —”una sombra ya pronto serás” (“soon you will be a shadow”). These natural elements symbolize life’s fleetingness, accentuating the transient nature of joy and human connections. Additionally, the path being “cubierto de cardos” (“covered with thistles”) towards the end alludes to the hardships and the pain of moving on from lost love.


Caminito in historic Context

“Caminito” was penned in 1965, during a culturally rich yet politically volatile period in Argentina. During this era, tango was not just a musical expression but also a narrative medium that captured the social and emotional currents of its time. The song’s reflective, melancholic tone can be seen as a reflection of the broader societal atmosphere where nostalgia and personal loss mirrored national sentiments of uncertainty and longing for stability or lost glory. The Argentine tango scene often used the somber melodies and the poignant lyrics to delve into deeper emotional realities, making “Caminito” a quintessential example of how personal stories interweave with collective cultural expressions.


Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Gabino Coria Peñaloza was an Argentine lyricist known for his impactful contributions to the country’s tango music, painting vivid imagery and emotional depth within his works.