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Carro viejo

Carro viejo is a Tango written by Fernando Montoni and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1942. The Tango Carro viejo is written by Fernando Montoni, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded Carro viejo with the singer Armando Moreno.
“Carro viejo,” which translates to “Old Cart” in English, evokes a sense of nostalgia and simplicity. This piece of music captures the rhythm of an old cart’s gentle creaks and groans as it journeys through a bygone era. It symbolizes the passage of time and the enduring stories carried by the wheels of history.

Tango

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Armando Moreno

Singer

Máximo Orsi

Author

Fernando Montoni

Composer

1942/4/22

Date

Armando Moreno
Armando Moreno
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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Carro viejo recorded by other Orchestras

Carro viejo recorded by other Orchestras

1942/4/22 – Consejos – Juan D-Arienzo
1942/4/22 – Barranca abajo – Juan D-Arienzo
1942/4/22 – Loca – Juan D-Arienzo
1942/4/23 – Entre copa y copa – Angel d-Agostino
1942/4/23 – Un tropezon – Angel d-Agostino
Carro viejo – 1949/12/13 – Alfredo De Angelis – Julio Martel
Carro viejo – 1942/4/22 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno
Carro viejo – 1928/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Carro viejo

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

Letra del Tango Carro viejo

Pernocta por los barrios, es mueble sin moldura
se vino para abajo de tanto compadrear,
fue rey de los bailongos, un tipo caradura
que a fuerza de cañemu, se hizo popular.
Paseaba por Florida, de tarde bien trajeado,
tenía apartamento parado a todo tren.
La suerte de un biabazo me lo dejó amurado
perdido en el misterio del mundo sin tovén.

¡Carro viejo! Sos paquete
como hechura ‘e barrilete
va quedando tu armazón.
Escucha lo que te digo
vos sabés que soy tu amigo,
puedo darte mi opinión:
date vuelta, juná el mundo,
vos sabés que soy profundo
cuando me pongo a tallar.
No manyaste el escolazo,
se te fue la bronca al mazo
al ponerte a barajar.

Andá por Campichuelo, cortá por Triunvirato,
que puede que el camino no se haga tan pesao.
Estás hecho fiambre, te queda poco rato,
la vida es siempre justa, tiráte pa’ aquel lao,
la perra neurastenia te sigue consumiendo
y sos el prototipo que va engrupiendo amor.
Perdiste la memoria, no ves te estás muriendo,
cortá pa’ Triunvirato que vas a estar mejor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Carro viejo"

He stays overnight in the neighborhoods, he’s a piece of furniture without trim
he’s gone downhill from so much posturing,
was king of the dance halls, a shameless type
who became popular by sheer swagger.
He strolled down Florida, well-dressed in the afternoon,
he had an apartment, all set up in high style.
The fate of a blow left him stranded
lost in the mystery of a world without direction.

Old car! You’re a wreck
like a roughly made kite,
your framework remains.
Listen to what I’m telling you
you know I’m your friend,
I can give you my opinion:
turn around, check out the world,
you know I’m profound
when I get to carving.
You didn’t notice the big hit,
your anger went down
when you started to shuffle.

Head down Campichuelo, cut through Triunvirato,
maybe that way the journey won’t feel so heavy.
You’re done for, your time is short,
life is always fair, head that way,
neurotic melancholy keeps consuming you
and you’re the prototype that falsely promises love.
You’ve lost your memory, can’t you see you’re dying,
turn towards Triunvirato, you’ll be better off.

Carro viejo by Máximo Orsi

Carro viejo is a Tango written by Máximo Orsi and composed by Fernando Montoni.



Story behind the Tango Carro viejo

The lyrics of “Carro viejo” tell the story of a man who was once popular and well-regarded in his community but has seen his fortunes decline over time. The term “Carro viejo”, translating to “Old Car” in English, symbolizes the man himself – once shiny and new, now worn and aging. He used to be a staple in the nightlife scene (“rey de los bailongos”) and enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle (“tenía apartamento parado a todo tren”). However, time has not been kind to him, as evidenced by his fall from grace, leaving him a shadow of his former self, traversing the streets and grappling with his own sorrows and regrets.



Symbolism of Carro viejo

The tango makes extensive use of symbolism to reflect on the realities of aging and social decline. “Carro viejo” represents not just a physical entity but a life worn down by time and circumstances. Key phrases such as “¡Carro viejo! Sos paquete como hechura ‘e barrilete va quedando tu armazón” use the image of a worn-out kite (barrilete) to evoke the notion of something that once soared high but is now barely holding together. This poetic device deepens the emotional impact of the song, turning a lament about aging into a more universal contemplation of human fragility and the inexorable passage of time.



Carro viejo in historic Context

Recorded in Argentina in 1942, “Carro viejo” resonates with a poignant socio-economic commentary typical of the era. The 1940s were a time of great change in Argentina, marked by political upheaval and varying fortunes. The streets named in the song, like Campichuelo and Triunvirato, are located in Buenos Aires and signify not just physical locations but cultural waypoints, embodying the spirit and struggles of urban life. In telling the protagonist to navigate these streets, the song may suggest a path of self-reflection or a return to roots, a journey through familiar yet changed landscapes that mirror his own transformations.



Máximo Orsi

Máximo Orsi was an Argentine tango lyricist, known for his contributions to the genre through works that often touched upon everyday life and personal struggles.