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Campo afuera

Campo afuera is a Milonga written by Rodolfo Biagi and recorded by Edgardo Donato in 1940. The Milonga Campo afuera is written by Rodolfo Biagi, Edgardo Donato has recorded Campo afuera with the singer Horacio Lagos.
“Campo Afuera,” meaning “Field Outside” in English, evokes a sense of open spaces and uncharted horizons. It speaks to the longing for freedom and the call of the unknown, inviting the listener to journey beyond familiar boundaries. This musical piece becomes a poetic exploration of the vast and untamed landscapes that lie beyond the everyday.

Milonga

Style

Edgardo Donato

Orchestra

Horacio Lagos

Singer

Homero Manzi

Author

Rodolfo Biagi

Composer

1940/4/5

Date

Horacio Lagos
Horacio Lagos
Edgardo Donato
Edgardo Donato

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Campo afuera recorded by other Orchestras

Campo afuera recorded by other Orchestras

1940/4/5 – Sinfonia de arrabal – Edgardo Donato
1940/4/5 – Tu nombre – Julio De Caro
1940/4/11 – Cielo paceno – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1940/4/11 – Intima – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1940/4/12 – A mi no me interesa – Rodolfo Biagi
Campo afuera – 1939/4/27 – Rodolfo Biagi – Teofilo Ibanez
Campo afuera – 1940/4/5 – Edgardo Donato – Horacio Lagos

Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Campo afuera

This is the translation of the Milonga “Campo afuera” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Campo afuera” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Campo afuera

Ya sé que me has olvidado.
Ya sé que te fuiste lejos.
Ya sé que con mis consejos
no te voy a enderezar.
Ya sé que no hay más destino
que abrir todas las tranqueras
y galopar campo afuera
para poder olvidar.

Ya ves,
me han dejado triste
tus ojos engañadores.
Ya ves,
coseché dolores
al arar tu soledad.
No sé
si al verme tan lejos
tendrás arrepentimientos.
No sé…
pero lo presiento
que al fin me vas a llorar.

Cuando palpité tu olvido,
cuando vi que estabas ida
quise amarrarte a mi vida
con un tiento de ilusión.
Y al comprender que eras otra,
que no eras mi compañera,
busqué rumbear campo afuera
para engañar el amor.

No quiero alardear de fuerte
¡diciendo que te he olvidado!
Sé que estarás a mi lado
caliente como un rencor.
Pero si existe el castigo
de recordar lo pasado,
ese castigo obligado
lo sufriremos los dos.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Campo afuera"

I know you have forgotten me.
I know you’ve gone far away.
I know with my advice
I won’t straighten you out.
I know there’s no other fate
than to open all the gates
and gallop into the fields
to be able to forget.

You see,
your deceiving eyes
have left me sad.
You see,
I’ve reaped pain
while sowing into your solitude.
I don’t know
if seeing me so distant
will cause you any regrets.
I don’t know…
but I sense
that in the end, you will cry over me.

When I felt your neglect,
when I saw you were gone,
I wanted to tie you to my life
with a tether of hope.
And realizing you were someone else,
not my companion,
I sought to roam the fields
to deceive love.

I don’t want to boast about being strong
by saying that I’ve forgotten you!
I know you will be by my side
burning like a grudge.
But if there’s a punishment
in remembering the past,
that forced punishment
will be suffered by us both.

Campo afuera by Homero Manzi

Campo afuera is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Rodolfo Biagi.



Story behind the Tango Campo afuera

The lyrics of “Campo afuera” narrate the sorrow and resignation of a speaker who has been left by their beloved. The theme revolves around the bitter realization of abandonment and the subsequent journey towards emotional liberation. The speaker reflects on knowing that there is no hope in changing the circumstances, symbolized by “opening all the gates and galloping out into the field” to forget. This emotional expression of seeking freedom portrays a deep-seated despair intertwined with a desire to move beyond past attachments.



Symbolism of Campo afuera

The title “Campo afuera”, translating to “out into the field” in English, symbolizes an open, boundless space where one seeks solace and freedom from emotional burdens. Throughout the tango, references to nature and open fields emphasize a journey both literal and metaphorical, aimed at healing and escape from painful memories. The phrase “to gallop out into the field to be able to forget” poignantly highlights this transition from confinement to liberation. This act of galloping away mirrors the urgent endeavor to leave behind the anguish of unrequited love.



Campo afuera in historic Context

Released in April 1940, during an era when tango was both a reflection and critique of societal norms in Argentina, “Campo afuera” delves into themes of love, betrayal, and emotional recovery. Post the tumult of the 1930s in Argentina, tango music often echoed sentiments of common people dealing with personal and collective struggles. Manzi’s narrative about moving on from disillusionment and seeking personal freedom resonates with the broader struggles of the Argentine populace coping with their socio-political context.



Homero Manzi

Homero Manzi was a renowned Argentine lyricist, famed for his profound and emotive tangos. His works often delved into themes of love, nostalgia, and social commentary.