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Caminito

Caminito is a Tango written by Juan de Dios Filiberto and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1966. The Tango Caminito is written by Juan de Dios Filiberto, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Caminito with the singer Jorge Maciel.
“Caminito,” which translates to “Little Path” in English, evokes images of a humble, winding trail through life’s landscapes. This path whispers tales of love and longing, where every step is a dance of dreams and memories. It is a journey of the heart, marked by tender moments and the bittersweet passage of time.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Jorge Maciel

Singer

Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Author

Juan de Dios Filiberto

Composer

1966/11/1

Date

Jorge Maciel
Jorge Maciel
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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

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

Since she left
I live in sadness,
pathway my friend,
I, too, will go.

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

Pathway that every evening
happily I walked 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 erased your trace…
I would like to fall by your side
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

Caminito, which means ‘little path’ in English, is often considered more than just a tango; it’s a poetic narrative that conveys deep sorrow and longing. The lyrics tell the story of a person revisiting a path where they used to walk with a loved one. This path, once vibrant and alive with the beauty of nature and shared moments, now seems desolate and forgotten, a stark reflection of the singer’s own emotional state after the departure of their love. The repeated visits to this path serve as an attempt to connect with the past and a lost love, finally culminating in a farewell.



Symbolism of Caminito

The path in “Caminito” is heavily symbolic, representing the journey of life and love. Initially described as being “bordado de trébol y juncos en flor” (embroidered with clover and blooming rushes), it evokes a time of flourishing love and happiness. However, as the song progresses, this path transforms into one “cubierto de cardos,” (covered in thistles), symbolizing the pain and harshness of the lost love and the passage of time. The transition from a place of beauty to desolation mirrors the singer’s journey from joy to sorrow.



Caminito in historic Context

“Caminito” was recorded on November 1, 1966, a period when Argentine Tango was experiencing a revival after a decline in popularity. This song’s nostalgic and melancholic themes are reflective of the societal mood in Argentina during the 1960s, a time of political and social changes. The mixture of personal loss with the physical metaphor of a fading path resonates deeply within a culture that holds strong values on passion and romanticism, making it a timeless piece that speaks to the universal experience of loss and memory.



Gabino Coria Peñaloza

Gabino Coria Peñaloza was an iconic Argentine lyricist and poet, renowned for his profound contributions to the genre of tango.