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Coplas

Coplas is a Tango written by Aníbal Troilo and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1962. The Tango Coplas is written by Aníbal Troilo, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Coplas with the singer Roberto Goyeneche, Elba Berón.
“Coplas,” which translates to “Verses” in English, evokes the rhythmic elegance and storytelling allure of spoken word woven seamlessly with music. These verses, like the footsteps of a tango, glide through tales of passion and longing, painting vivid landscapes of emotion. In their lyrical embrace, history dances with the present, whispering secrets of the heart across time.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche, Elba Berón

Singer

Alberto Laureano Martínez

Author

Aníbal Troilo

Composer

1962/2/9

Date

Roberto Goyeneche, Elba Berón
Roberto Goyeneche, Elba Berón
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Coplas

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

Letra del Tango Coplas

En la calle de la pena
Puse mi cariño en venta,
Pero nadie lo quería,..
Pero nadie lo quería… ¡Ay!
Porque ya tuvo otra dueña
Pero nadie lo quería… ¡Ay!
Porque ya tuvo otra dueña.

Yo no duermo de cansado
Si no, por estar contigo,
Y cada vez que te sueño
Y cada vez que te sueño… ¡Ay!
Es otra vida que vivo.
Y cada vez que te sueño… ¡Ay!
Es otra vida que vivo.

Anoche tiré mi vida
A un pozo de muerte ausente,
Vení a cerrarme los ojos
Vení a cerrarme los ojos… ¡Ay!
Que se murieron por verte.
Vení a cerrarme los ojos… ¡Ay!
Que se murieron por verte.

Mi vida no vale nada
Y mucho menos mi muerte,
Mi vida vale contigo
Mi vida vale contigo… ¡Ay!
Y mi muerte es no tenerte.
Mi vida vale contigo… ¡Ay!
Y mi muerte es no tenerte.
Mi vida vale contigo… ¡Ay!
Y mi muerte… es no tenerte…

English lyrics of the Tango "Coplas "

On the street of sorrow
I put my love for sale,
But nobody wanted it…
But nobody wanted it… Alas!
Because it had another owner
But nobody wanted it… Alas!
Because it had another owner.

I don’t sleep from being tired,
But for being with you,
And every time I dream of you
And every time I dream of you… Alas!
It’s another life I live.
And every time I dream of you… Alas!
It’s another life I live.

Last night I threw my life
Into a well of absent death,
Come and close my eyes
Come and close my eyes… Alas!
For they died to see you.
Come and close my eyes… Alas!
For they died to see you.

My life is worth nothing
And much less my death,
My life is worth with you
My life is worth with you… Alas!
And my death is not having you.
My life is worth with you… Alas!
And my death is not having you.
My life is worth with you… Alas!
And my death… is not having you…

Coplas by Aníbal Troilo

Coplas is a Tango written by and composed by Aníbal Troilo.

Story behind the Tango Coplas

The lyrics of “Coplas” unfold a poignant narrative of love and despair, steeped in the characteristic melancholy of tango. The story captures a soul adrift in longing and lost in its own ache. Through the repetition and rhythmic lament of the “Ay!” in the stanzas, the song reflects the unending search for love and connection, resonating deeply within the heartache conveyed. The speaker’s experiences with unrequited love and loss show a nuanced portrayal of vulnerability and emotional exposure.

Symbolism of Coplas

“Coplas” leverages vivid symbolism to delve into profound emotional states. The “calle de la pena” or “street of sorrow” serves as a metaphorical landscape where love is treated as merchandise, yet ironically, remains unwanted due to past ownership. This symbolizes a love tainted by previous attachments and the speaker’s feelings of rejection and worthlessness. The imagery of casting one’s life into “a well of absent death” evokes a sense of complete surrender and despair. Furthermore, the constant refrain of love being the measure of life’s value reveals the existential stakes tied to the beloved’s presence, with life losing meaning without them.

Coplas in Historic Context

“Coplas” was created in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on February 9, 1962. The year and location are significant; the era was marked by political and social turbulence in Argentina. This cultural backdrop adds layers to the hopelessness and resignation found in the lyrics, reflective of broader societal malaise and the individual’s struggle within a frayed social fabric. Buenos Aires, renowned as the heartland of tango, provides a rich cultural milieu where themes of longing, identity, and nostalgia naturally resonate, fueling the evocative themes expressed in this work.

Aníbal Troilo was a celebrated Argentine composer and bandoneón player whose work greatly influenced the tango genre. His compositions are known for their emotional depth and intricate melodies, forging a legacy in the world of music.