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Chau Pinela

Chau Pinela is a Tango written by Humberto Castiglioni and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1930. The Tango Chau Pinela is written by Humberto Castiglioni, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Chau Pinela with the singer Ernesto Fama.
“Chau Pinela,” meaning “Goodbye, Pinot” in English, evokes the bittersweet farewell to an elusive lover or a cherished memory. Its melody tells the story of parting with grace and longing, capturing the essence of fleeting moments. Each note dances like a whisper in the wind, leaving behind an indelible mark of nostalgia and yearning.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Ernesto Fama

Singer

Humberto Castiglioni

Author

Humberto Castiglioni

Composer

1930/9/3

Date

Ernesto Fama
Ernesto Fama
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Chau Pinela

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

Letra del Tango Chau Pinela

Why don’t you say
If you think you’re spying,
Do what you want, old woman
Because it’s all the same to me.
Women like you
There are a million,
If it’s true that you’re spying
What a pain, sweetheart.

Say, just say
Why think so much,
Catch your baggage
Never, never come back again.
If you don’t decide
To get away from me,
I’ll catch my baggage
And: Bye, pinela, bye!

English lyrics of the Tango "Chau Pinela"

Why don’t you say
If you think you’re spying,
Do what you will, old lady
Because it all is the same to me.
Women like you
A million, I see,
If it’s true that you’re spying
What a pain, sweetie.

Say, just say
Why think so long,
Grab your baggage
Never, never come back along.
If you don’t decide
To leave and be free,
I’ll grab my baggage
And: Bye, pinela, bye!

Chau Pinela by Humberto Castiglioni

Chau Pinela is a Tango written by an unknown author and composed by Humberto Castiglioni.

Story behind the Tango Chau Pinela

The tango “Chau Pinela” encapsulates a narrative of liberation and detachment. It narrates the tale of a disillusioned lover seeking to end a burdensome relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of exasperation towards a meddling partner who is overly suspicious and refuses to trust. The speaker’s desire to break free and the firm resolve to say farewell (“Chau”) is a significant element that projects both a yearning for independence and closure.

Symbolism of Chau Pinela

The tango employs various symbols to emphasize the emotions and narrative. The “baggage” represents the emotional load and past grievances that the speaker wishes to discard. Similarly, the phrase “Chau, pinela, chau!” symbolizes a definitive farewell and the urgency to sever ties. This repetition underscores a sense of finality and the speaker’s firm decision. The reference to “old woman” and “sweetheart” conveys both frustration and a lingering affection, adding complexity to the emotional landscape.

Chau Pinela in historic Context

Created in Buenos Aires in 1930, “Chau Pinela” emerges from a period rich with tango culture, where the dance and music form served as an emotional release and social commentary for the working-class populace of Argentina. At this time, Buenos Aires was both vibrant and tumultuous, reflecting political upheavals and societal transformations. The tango’s themes of romantic relationships, personal autonomy, and emotional authenticity resonate within this backdrop of change and complexity. The directness of the lyrics mirrors the candid, passionate nature of tango culture.

Humberto Castiglioni

Humberto Castiglioni was a notable tango composer in early 20th-century Buenos Aires, infusing his compositions with emotional depth and cultural resonance, capturing the essence of Argentine life through music.