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Cuatro lágrimas

Cuatro lágrimas is a Tango written by Lito Bayardo and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1946. The Tango Cuatro lágrimas is written by Lito Bayardo, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Cuatro lágrimas with the singer Alberto Amor.
“Cuatro lágrimas,” meaning “Four Tears” in English, evokes a haunting melody that’s both tender and profound. Each tear captures a memory, a moment of love lost and found, where the heart dances to its own melancholy rhythm. Through this music, we feel the universal yearning for what was and what might have been, whispering softly of forgotten dreams.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Alberto Amor

Singer

Lito Bayardo

Author

Lito Bayardo

Composer

1946/4/17

Date

Alberto Amor
Alberto Amor
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Julio De Caro – Caminto al bajo – 1931/1/1
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Carlos di Sarli – Verdemar – 1943/10/7
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Cuatro lágrimas recorded by other Orchestras

Cuatro lágrimas recorded by other Orchestras

1946/4/17 – Levanta tu corazon – Rodolfo Biagi
1946/4/23 – Tiene razon amigazo – Ricardo Tanturi
1946/4/10 – Bienvenida – Anibal Troilo
1946/4/10 – Fuimos – Anibal Troilo
1946/4/24 – El mayoral – Domingo Federico
Cuatro lagrimas – 1946/4/17 – Rodolfo Biagi – Alberto Amor
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 more chance than my yearning
to succeed or perish.

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

Today, your few tears
can’t convince me,
if you are a modern doll,
and I’m not into that.
Why live life
with so many complications?
I am fine with my friends
in this simple setting,
and I am happy as I am.

And over many years
love gave me affection,
a sweet companion
who shared my sorrows.
And when the good times came,
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

“Cuatro lágrimas,” meaning “Four Tears” in English, delves deep into the personal struggles and emotional resilience of an individual facing life’s challenges alone. The lyrics open with the protagonist’s confrontation with life, illustrating the initial loneliness and uncertainty of their journey. This emotive trajectory in the narrative shifts to moments of familial goodbye, added weight by parental tears over a departing son. The protagonist’s travels and hardships are highlighted, culminating in the reflection on the inadequacy of superficial emotions in later life—a poignant comparison to the deep emotional experiences faced in earlier struggles.



Symbolism of Cuatro lágrimas

The titular “cuatro lágrimas” symbolizes the shallow cries or concerns of a modernized, possibly emotionally detached individual contrasting sharply with the protagonist’s richer, deeper experiences of pain and endurance. Critical phrases like “mano a mano con la vida” (hand to hand with life) and “aguantando mil reveses” (enduring a thousand setbacks) poignantly capture the essence of struggle and survival. The dismissive reference to the “modern doll’s” four tears questions the authenticity and depth of contemporary emotional expressions, emphasizing a yearning for genuine, shared human experiences represented by the “simple environment” and companionship.



Cuatro lágrimas in historic Context

Recorded in 1946, shortly after World War II, “Cuatro lágrimas” mirrors the pervasive sentiments of resilience and rebuilding seen in post-war Argentina and globally. This period was marked by a return to normalcy and a reevaluation of values, which is reflected in the protagonist’s dismissal of shallow modernity in favor of traditional, sincere connections. The stark contrast between the hardships faced by previous generations and the perceived superficiality of the post-war era frames the narrative, giving it a richer historical resonance.



Lito Bayardo

Lito Bayardo was a notable figure in the realm of Tango, known for his heartfelt compositions and lyrics that often explored themes of love, suffering, and the human condition.