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Cosas olvidadas

Cosas olvidadas is a Tango written by Antonio Rodio and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1940. The Tango Cosas olvidadas is written by Antonio Rodio, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Cosas olvidadas with the singer Roberto Rufino.
“Cosas olvidadas,” or “Forgotten Things,” evokes the wistful dance of memories lost to time. The haunting melody, like a gentle breeze, stirs echoes of past loves and dreams left behind. Each note captures the fragile essence of nostalgia, weaving a tapestry of tender recollections that linger just out of reach, waiting to be rediscovered.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Roberto Rufino

Singer

José María Contursi

Author

Antonio Rodio

Composer

1940/6/19

Date

Roberto Rufino
Roberto Rufino
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Aníbal Troilo – Tapera – 1947/10/24
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Cosas olvidadas recorded by other Orchestras

Cosas olvidadas recorded by other Orchestras

1940/6/19 – El Incendio – Carlos di Sarli
1940/6/19 – El Yaguaron – Rodolfo Biagi
1940/6/19 – Todo te nombra – Rodolfo Biagi
1940/6/27 – Fibras – Juan D-Arienzo
1940/6/27 – Tucuman – Juan D-Arienzo
Cosas olvidadas – 1940/6/19 – Carlos di Sarli – Roberto Rufino
Cosas olvidadas – 1958/8/21 – Alfredo De Angelis – Roberto Florio
Cosas olvidadas – 1940/9/28 – Roberto Firpo – Alberto Diale

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Cosas olvidadas

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

Letra del Tango Cosas olvidadas

Después de mucho… mucho tiempo,
recién ahora vuelvo a hablarte…
¡qué sensación al escucharte,
parece que fuera ayer!
Ya ves… estoy mucho más viejo
y vos igual a aquellos días
que tanto… tanto me querías,
ya nada queda… ¡todo se fue!

Son cosas olvidadas,
esos viejos amores
y al evocar tiempos mejores
se van nublando nuestras miradas.
Son cosas olvidadas,
que vuelven desteñidas
y, en la soledad de nuestras vidas,
abren heridas al corazón.

Hay en tu voz un dejo triste
de penas y melancolía…
¡y, a su conjuro, el alma mía,
se esfuerza por no llorar!
Es que a los dos nos hizo daño
resucitar las horas muertas
y el corazón abrió sus puertas
a la tristeza de recordar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cosas olvidadas"

After so much… so much time,
only now do I speak to you again…
what a feeling to hear you,
it seems like it was yesterday!
You see… I’m much older now,
and you’re just the same as in those days
when you loved me so much,
now nothing’s left… everything’s gone!

They are things forgotten,
those old loves
and when we recall better times
our looks grow dim.
They are things forgotten,
that return faded
and, in the solitude of our lives,
they open wounds in the heart.

In your voice, there’s a hint of sadness
of sorrows and melancholy…
and, by its spell, my soul
struggles not to cry!
It’s that both of us were hurt
by resurrecting the dead hours
and the heart opened its doors
to the sadness of remembering.

Cosas olvidadas by

Cosas olvidadas is a Tango written by and composed by Antonio Rodio.

Story behind the Tango Cosas olvidadas

“Cosas olvidadas” delves into the complex tapestry of emotions woven from revisiting past loves and memories. The narrator reflects on the passage of time and the fading nature of old affections. It portrays a conversation between two individuals who were once deeply connected, now separated by the years and circumstances that have changed them. As they reminisce, they confront the dichotomy of fond memories and the lingering pain of bygone days, suggesting that reliving the past can both hurt and heal.

Symbolism of Cosas olvidadas

The lyrics employ vivid symbolism to explore themes of memory, love, and passage of time. “Cosas olvidadas” or “forgotten things” symbolizes the remnants of past emotions and experiences. The phrase “viejos amores” or “old loves” hints at the nostalgia and wistfulness that define the song’s tone. The line “al evocar tiempos mejores” meaning “recalling better times” underscores the bittersweet nature of recollection, where sweet memories can cloud the present. The melancholic undertone is deepened with “un dejo triste” (“a sad hint”), capturing the subtle pain of revisiting cherished, yet forsaken moments.

Cosas olvidadas in historic Context

Written in 1940, “Cosas olvidadas” emerges from a historical context of post-World War I Argentina, a time embedded in social change and reflection. Buenos Aires, rich in its cultural and artistic effervescence, provides the backdrop to this tango, a genre that encapsulates the complexities of urban life, love, and loss. This era saw the tango as a voice for the disenfranchised, capturing the transient nature of happiness and the inevitability of change, elegantly reflected in the lyrics’ exploration of emotions and memories that fade over time.

was a prominent figure in the Argentine music scene, contributing significantly to its rich tango tradition. Their collaboration with Antonio Rodio resulted in notable works that have left a lasting impact on the genre.