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Cosas viejas

Cosas viejas is a Tango written by Tito Ribero and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1943. The Tango Cosas viejas is written by Tito Ribero, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Cosas viejas with the singer Oscar Serpa.
“Cosas viejas,” which translates to “Old Things,” is a nostalgic tapestry of memories woven into melody. The music whispers tales of faded photographs and worn-out letters, evoking a bittersweet reverie of moments cherished and lost. It dances with the ghosts of past loves and forgotten dreams, casting them in a tender, sepia-toned glow.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Oscar Serpa

Singer

Carlos Waiss

Author

Tito Ribero

Composer

1943/11/12

Date

Oscar Serpa
Oscar Serpa
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Cosas viejas

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

Letra del Tango Cosas viejas

Sombras que ayer
Bautizo humilde del arrabal,
Guiños de luna
En cada noche, sentimental.
Sombras de tango
Dolor de herida,
Que el tiempo viejo
No respetó.
Sombras que están
Cuando el pasado
Llega en las notas
De un bandoneón.

Atención pongan al baile
Ha llegado el fin de fiesta,
Y al acorde de la orquesta
El “morocho” va a cantar.
Se escuchan los bandoneones,
Los violines que sollozan,
Y enredada en las parejas
La nostalgia es una queja
Que nunca se ha de olvidar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cosas viejas"

Shadows that yesterday
Humble baptism of the suburb,
Winks of the moon
Each night, sentimental.
Shadows of tango
Pain of a wound,
That old time
Did not respect.
Shadows that are
When the past
Arrives in the notes
Of a bandoneon.

Pay attention to the dance
The end of the party has arrived,
And to the chord of the orchestra
The “morocho” is going to sing.
Bandoneons are heard,
The violins that sob,
And entwined in the couples
Nostalgia is a complaint
That will never be forgotten.

Cosas viejas by Carlos Waiss

Cosas viejas is a Tango written by Carlos Waiss and composed by Tito Ribero.



Story behind the Tango Cosas viejas

The lyrics of “Cosas viejas” evoke a sense of nostalgia, focusing on the images and emotions tied to the past experiences of a humble neighborhood or ‘arrabal’. The lines create a vivid picture of memories associated with old dances, the heartfelt melodies of a bandoneón, and the traditional gathering described as the ‘fin de fiesta’ or end of the party. It reflects upon a collective memory filled with music and emotion, highlighting how these past moments continue to linger in the present.



Symbolism of Cosas viejas

The primary symbols in “Cosas viejas” are the “sombras” (shadows), hinting at the ghostly remembrance of past times that are no longer tangible but still significantly felt. The “guiños de luna” (winks of the moon) and “dolor de herida” (pain of a wound) suggest a bittersweet reflection, where joy intermingles with heartache, and the bandoneón’s notes bring the past to the fore. Additionally, the dance scene described, with its entwined couples and weeping violins, personifies nostalgia, transforming it into a persistent “queja” (complaint) that refuses to be forgotten.



Cosas viejas in historic Context

Written during 1943, amidst the global upheavals of World War II, “Cosas viejas” resonates with a wider context of loss and the longing for simpler, pre-war times. Argentina in the 1940s was also experiencing significant changes with the rise of Juan Domingo Perón, which brought about shifts in the country’s social and economic structures. The nostalgic tone of this tango might reflect a common wish to return to the traditional values and the familiar comfort of the neighborhood, against the backdrop of rapid national changes and global instability.



Carlos Waiss

Carlos Waiss was a writer and lyricist, contributing significantly to the Argentine tango scene with his introspective and evocative lyrics. His works often delve into themes of memory, nostalgia, and the subtle complexities of human emotion.