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Cosas olvidadas

Cosas olvidadas is a Tango written by Antonio Rodio and recorded by Roberto Firpo in 1940. The Tango Cosas olvidadas is written by Antonio Rodio, Roberto Firpo has recorded Cosas olvidadas with the singer Alberto Diale.
“Cosas olvidadas,” or “Forgotten Things,” is a musical journey into the recesses of memory. It evokes moments tucked away in shadowed corners, like the faded scent of an old letter or a long-lost melody. This piece reverberates with the wistful dance of bygone days, calling forth whispers of what once was and may never be again.

Tango

Style

Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Alberto Diale

Singer

José María Contursi

Author

Antonio Rodio

Composer

1940/9/28

Date

Alberto Diale
Alberto Diale
Roberto Firpo
Roberto Firpo

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Cosas olvidadas recorded by other Orchestras

Cosas olvidadas recorded by other Orchestras

1940/9/28 – Quien sera – Roberto Firpo
1940/9/30 – Estrellita mia – Edgardo Donato
1940/9/30 – Yo te amo – Edgardo Donato
1940/9/23 – En un beso la vida – Carlos di Sarli
1940/9/23 – El pollo Ricardo – Carlos di Sarli
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,
I’m only now speaking to you again…
What a sensation to hear you,
it feels as though it were yesterday!
You see… I am much older,
and you unchanged from those days
when you loved me so much…
now nothing remains… everything has gone!

They are forgotten things,
those old loves,
and recalling better times
our eyes begin to cloud.
They are forgotten things,
which come back faded,
and, in the solitude of our lives,
they open wounds in the heart.

There is in your voice a sad tone
of sorrows and melancholy…
and, under its spell, my soul
strives not to cry!
It’s that resurrecting dead hours
harmed us both,
and the heart opened its doors
to the sadness of remembering.

Cosas olvidadas by José María Contursi

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



Story behind the Tango Cosas olvidadas

The lyrics of “Cosas olvidadas” reflect a profound narrative of reminiscence and lost love. The speaker, after a long time, re-initiates a conversation with a past lover, evoking a mix of nostalgia and sorrow. The core emotional thrust is the weight of memory and the bittersweet act of revisiting a long-past relationship that still lingers in the heart. Speaking directly to the partner, the speaker highlights the unchanged appearance of the lover and contrasts it with their own aged self, signifying the passage of time and the deep-seated feelings that time has not erased.



Symbolism of Cosas olvidadas

The title “Cosas olvidadas,” translating to “Forgotten Things” in English, serves as a poignant symbol throughout the tango. It connotes the overarching theme of memories that fade over time but are never truly erased, surfacing vividly when revisited. The recurring references to ‘viej os amores’ (old loves) and ‘heridas al corazón’ (wounds to the heart) symbolize the lingering pain and nostalgia that accompany memories of past affections. These symbols portray the heart’s struggle to contain the emotional turmoil that comes with dredging up former passions and losses.



Cosas olvidadas in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1940, a period when Argentina was experiencing political and economic shifts. This era, marked by the rise of tango as a form of cultural expression, framed such music as an outlet for the common man’s hardships and emotional experiences. The themes of loss, memory, and melancholy resonated deeply in a society grappling with its identity and the impact of global events leading to World War II. “Cosas olvidadas” captures the personal aspect of these themes, emphasizing individual emotional journeys against a backdrop of wider societal changes.



José María Contursi

José María Contursi was a significant figure in the world of Tango, known for his deeply emotional lyrics and contributions to the genre’s evolution during the golden age of Argentine Tango.