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Cosas de tango

Cosas de tango is a Tango written by Tito Ribero and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1946. The Tango Cosas de tango is written by Tito Ribero, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Cosas de tango with the singer Jorge Durán.
“Cosas de tango,” meaning “Things of Tango” in English, swirls through the air with the grace of a dancer’s step. It captures the passionate heartbeats and whispered secrets found in smoky dance halls, where every note embodies love, longing, and nostalgia. This evocative melody tells tales of life’s fleeting moments, painted with the vibrant hues of emotion only a tango can convey.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Jorge Durán

Singer

Rodolfo Taboada

Author

Tito Ribero

Composer

1946/1/31

Date

Jorge Durán
Jorge Durán
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Cosas de tango recorded by other Orchestras

Cosas de tango recorded by other Orchestras

1946/1/31 – Asi era mi novia – Carlos di Sarli
1946/1/31 – Adios pampa mia – Rodolfo Biagi
1946/1/31 – Marol – Rodolfo Biagi
1946/1/30 – Barrio viejo – Ricardo Tanturi
1946/1/30 – Llevame carretero – Ricardo Tanturi
Cosas de tango – 1946/1/31 – Carlos di Sarli – Jorge Duran
Cosas de tango – 1945/11/2 – Miguel Calo – Raul Iriarte

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Cosas de tango

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

Letra del Tango Cosas de tango

La cosa fue como un tango
que nos hace entristecer,
como un tango a la deriva
que se silba sin querer.
La cosa fue como un tango,
como un tango nada más,
el amor le dio unos versos
y el desamor el compás.

Una calle de barrio, en cualquier barrio,
una noche, una luna, un corazón.
Un tango desvelado que rezonga
su nocturno dolor de milonga.
Un maduro perfume de malvones,
dos centavos de luna en un rincón.
Un beso que se muerde, un juramento
y a lo lejos el gemir de un bandoneón.

Mi pena no es más que un tango
que ya cantan los demás,
el amor le dio unos versos
y el desamor el compás.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cosas de tango"

It happened just like a tango
that makes us feel sad,
like a drifting tango
that you whistle without thinking.
It happened just like a tango,
like a tango, nothing more,
love gave it some verses
and heartbreak the timing.

A street of a neighborhood, in any neighborhood,
a night, a moon, a heart.
A sleepless tango that grumbles
its nocturnal pain of milonga.
A mature fragrance of geraniums,
two cents of moonlight in a corner.
A bite of a kiss, a vow
and in the distance the moan of a bandoneón.

My sorrow is nothing but a tango
that others already sing,
love gave it some verses
and heartbreak the timing.

Cosas de tango by

Cosas de tango is a Tango written by and composed by Tito Ribero.

Story behind the Tango Cosas de tango

The tango “Cosas de tango” captures the ephemeral, tragic beauty of love and the unavoidable presence of heartbreak and melancholy. The narrative spins around an experience deeply rooted in the emotional landscape of tango, where love and pain are intertwined, as suggested by the repeated notion that the situation unfolded “como un tango” — like a tango. This recurrent motif emphasizes how the genre itself embodies these emotions. The storyteller reflects on a shared experience filled with fleeting moments of love and its inevitable descent into sorrow.

Symbolism of Cosas de tango

This piece utilizes vivid imagery and symbolism to convey its themes. It begins by equating the narrative to a tango — inherently emotional and poignant. The street, the moon, and the hint of a milonga provide a setting that is both universal and deeply personal, embodying the essence of Buenos Aires’ culture. Phrases like “un beso que se muerde” suggest the bittersweet nature of love and passion, while “el gemir de un bandoneón” signifies deep-rooted sorrow echoed through the music. These symbols and lyrical choices enhance the feeling of longing and the cyclical nature of love and loss.

Cosas de tango in historic Context

Written in 1946 in Buenos Aires, the tango is steeped in the rich cultural backdrop of post-war Argentina, a time when tango music was evolving to reflect socio-political changes. The reference to “una calle de barrio, en cualquier barrio” evokes the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, resonating with the sentiments of common folk amidst the urban hustle, as tangos often narrate personal stories within the framework of the city. Furthermore, this period marks a significant point in tango’s transformation, where it began addressing broader emotional experiences beyond romantic love.

Tito Ribero, a prolific Argentine composer, greatly contributed to the world of tango, creating works that accurately capture the emotional complexity and rich cultural tapestry of Argentine society. His compositions remain influential, echoing the sentiments of a bygone era with timeless resonance.