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Cosas olvidadas

Cosas olvidadas is a Tango written by Antonio Rodio and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1958. The Tango Cosas olvidadas is written by Antonio Rodio, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Cosas olvidadas with the singer Roberto Florio.
“Cosas Olvidadas,” meaning “Forgotten Things” in English, whispers tales of memories left in shadows. It is a melancholic dance between time and emotion, where each note gently unravels stories that once held vibrant colors but now fade into sepia tones. This music is a tender reminder of the echoes that linger in the heart’s hidden corners.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Roberto Florio

Singer

José María Contursi

Author

Antonio Rodio

Composer

1958/8/21

Date

Roberto Florio
Roberto Florio
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Cosas olvidadas recorded by other Orchestras

Cosas olvidadas recorded by other Orchestras

1958/8/21 – Quien tiene tu amor – Alfredo De Angelis
1958/8/24 – Naranjerita – Edgardo Donato
1958/8/28 – Donde estas – Carlos di Sarli
1958/8/14 – Marinera – Hector Varela
1958/8/14 – Y solamente mia – Hector Varela
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 I’m speaking to you again…
What a feeling to hear you,
feels like it was just yesterday!
You see… I’m much older now,
and you, just like those days
when you loved me so… so much,
now nothing remains… all is gone!

They are forgotten things,
those old loves
and by recalling better times
our gazes cloud over.
They are forgotten things,
that return faded
and, in the solitude of our lives,
open wounds in the heart.

There is in your voice a sad note
of sorrows and melancholy…
and, at its spell, my soul
struggles not to cry!
It hurt us both
to revive the dead hours
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 tango “Cosas olvidadas” translates to “Forgotten Things” and delves deep into themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time. It characterizes a poignant conversation or internal monologue directed at a past lover after a significant period. The speaker, who describes themselves as much older, contrasts the enduring memory of his lover, who seems unchanged by time. This contrast underlines the song’s focal emotion of nostalgia mixed with sorrow, capturing the essence of reflecting on a past love that remains vivid though it has long ended.



Symbolism of Cosas olvidadas

The language of “Cosas olvidadas” is suffused with symbolic elements that accentuate its emotional depth. The phrases “abren heridas al corazón” (open wounds to the heart) and “resucitar las horas muertas” (resurrect dead hours) are particularly evocative, illustrating the painful resurgence of dormant emotions and memories. Another notable phrase, “parece que fuera ayer” (seems like it was yesterday), emphasizes the immediacy and clarity of past memories which contrast starkly with present realities, symbolizing how the past often feels closer than the ever-changing present.



Cosas olidas in historic Context

Written and recorded in 1958 in Argentina, “Cosas olvidadas” emerged during a vibrant era of tango music, which often reflected the socio-emotional landscape of Argentinians. This period succeeded the golden age of tango, carrying forward a tradition of exploring themes of melancholy, loss, and nostalgia, connecting with the audience who found solace and reflection in its deep emotional encodings. The mention of “much time” and significant change reflects personal transformations and possibly hints at broader socio-cultural shifts experienced during that era.



José María Contursi

José María Contursi was a prolific figure in the history of tango music, known for his deeply sentimental lyrics that often explored themes of love, heartbreak, and nostalgia.