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Cuatro lágrimas

Cuatro lágrimas is a Tango written by Lito Bayardo and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1945. The Tango Cuatro lágrimas is written by Lito Bayardo, Ricardo Tanturi has recorded Cuatro lágrimas with the singer Enrique Campos.
“Cuatro lágrimas,” or “Four Tears” in English, evokes the delicate dance of emotions that flood the soul with each note. Like droplets falling from the heart, each tear tells its own story of longing, love, and loss. The music flows like a river of memories, where each tear is a testament to heartache and unspoken desires.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Enrique Campos

Singer

Lito Bayardo

Author

Lito Bayardo

Composer

1945/10/23

Date

Enrique Campos
Enrique Campos
Ricardo Tanturi
Ricardo Tanturi

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Cuatro lágrimas recorded by other Orchestras

Cuatro lágrimas recorded by other Orchestras

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Cuatro lagrimas – 1945/10/23 – Ricardo Tanturi – Enrique Campos

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Cuatro lágrimas

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

Letra del Tango Cuatro lágrimas

Cuando tuve que enfrentarme
mano a mano con la vida,
cuando me encontré en la senda
de mi incierto porvenir,
compreendí que estaba solo
para iniciar la partida,
sin más chance que mis ansias
de triunfar o sucumbir.

Y después cuando mis padres
me besaron en la frente,
y lloraran por el hijo
a quien nunca vieron más,
me alejé por esos mundos
a luchar serenamente,
y aguantando mil reveses
al final pude llegar.

Hoy no pueden convencerme
las cuatro lágrimas tuyas,
si sos muñeca moderna,
y yo con eso no estoy.
¿Para qué vivir la vida
con tantas complicaciones?
Estoy bien con mis amigos
en este ambiente sencillo,
y soy feliz como soy.

Y al correr de muchos años
el amor me dio un cariño,
una dulce compañera
que mis penas compartió.
Y cuando se dio la buena,
y pude llenarla de oro,
en un viaje sin retorno
un ángel me la llevó.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cuatro lágrimas"

When I had to face
life, hand to hand,
when I found myself on the path
of my uncertain future,
I realized I was alone
to start the game,
with no other chance than my desire
to succeed or succumb.

And later when my parents
kissed me on the forehead,
and cried for the son
they never saw again,
I ventured into those worlds
to fight calmly,
enduring a thousand setbacks
until I finally made it.

Today your four tears
cannot convince me,
if you’re a modern doll,
and that’s not for me.
Why live life
with so many complications?
I’m fine with my friends
in this simple setting,
and I’m happy as I am.

And over many years
love gave me affection,
a sweet companion
who shared my sorrows.
And when things turned around,
and I could fill her with gold,
on a journey with no return
an angel took her away.

Cuatro lágrimas by Lito Bayardo

Cuatro lágrimas is a Tango written by Lito Bayardo and composed by Lito Bayardo.



Story behind the Tango Cuatro lágrimas

The title “Cuatro lágrimas,” which translates to “Four Tears” in English, sheds light on the tone of nostalgia and sorrow that permeates the piece. Lito Bayardo, through these lyrics, narrates a story of personal struggle, resilience, loss, and acceptance of one’s own journey and decisions. The song revolves around the emotional and physical journey of the self as it contends with life’s challenges, and it presents a reflection on past experiences that shaped the narrator’s present perspective.



Symbolism of Cuatro lágrimas

The symbolism in “Cuatro lágrimas” centers on the dichotomy between struggle and acceptance. The tears mentioned can be viewed as symbolic markers of pivotal emotional moments—each representing significant life events such as farewell, hardship, love, and loss. Key phrases such as “mano a mano con la vida” (hand to hand with life) and “al final pude llegar” (in the end I could arrive) underline the battle and eventual peace with life’s outcomes. The narrator emphasizes an acceptance of simplicity, suggesting a contentment found in straightforward living and disconnection from overly complex or modern inclinations, encapsulated in “Estoy bien con mis amigos en este ambiente sencillo, y soy feliz como soy” (I’m fine with my friends in this simple environment, and I am happy as I am).



Cuatro lágrimas in historic Context

Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Argentina, “Cuatro lágrimas” reflects a society in transformation and the personal impacts of broader societal changes. This period was marked by significant political and social upheaval. The protagonist’s journey and experiences echo the complexities faced by many during this time. As recorded in 1945, this Tango could be seen as a commentary on returning to the simpler, core values of human existence, amid rapid changes in society and personal lifestyles. The historical context enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics, portraying a collective resilience amongst individual challenges.



Lito Bayardo

Lito Bayardo was an influential figure in Argentine Tango, known not just for his performances but also for his lyrical contributions to the genre.