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Cuatro vidas

Cuatro vidas is a Tango written by Carlos di Sarli and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1952. The Tango Cuatro vidas is written by Carlos di Sarli, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Cuatro vidas with the singer Oscar Serpa.
“Cuatro Vidas” translates to “Four Lives” in English. This evocative title suggests a journey through the intertwined stories of four distinct souls, each carrying its unique rhythm and melody. It invites the listener to explore the depths of love, loss, joy, and longing, as each life dances gracefully through the notes of a timeless tango.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Oscar Serpa

Singer

Héctor Marcó

Author

Carlos di Sarli

Composer

1952/6/10

Date

Oscar Serpa
Oscar Serpa
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Cuatro vidas

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

Letra del Tango Cuatro vidas

No has visto allá en el campo,
morir aprisionada
bajo tu pie una margarita
y alzar el nuevo día,
crecer tras de tu paso
otra cual sol de mañanita.
Lo mismo es mi cariño
con el que tu has deshecho,
remosaré mi corazón
y ya veras como en mi pecho
de un rosal que muere
brota una flor.

Donde termina un amor otro empieza,
dice un proverbio de páginas viejas.
Y en nuestro corazón ya verás,
todo el ayer florecerá.
Si cuatro vidas alcanzarate Dios,
en cuatro vidas te amaría
y cuando junte en la agonía de este amor
mis manos en cruz,
no dejaré este mundo
si a mis pupilas no cierras tu.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cuatro vidas"

Have you not seen out in the fields,
a daisy dying trapped
beneath your foot,
and as the new day rises,
growing in your wake,
another like the morning sun.
So is my love,
that you have undone,
I will renew my heart
and you’ll see how in my chest,
from a dying rosebush
blooms a flower.

Where one love ends, another begins,
says a proverb from old pages.
And in our heart, you will see,
all of yesterday will bloom.
If four lives were granted to me by God,
in four lives I would love you,
and when I bring together in the agony of this love
my hands in a cross,
I will not leave this world
unless it’s you who closes my eyelids.

Cuatro vidas by Carlos di Sarli

Cuatro vidas is a Tango written by and composed by Carlos di Sarli.

Story behind the Tango Cuatro vidas

The tango “Cuatro vidas” weaves an evocative melody that delves into themes of undying love and the cycle of renewal after loss. It paints a poignant picture of love’s resilience, using the metaphor of a flower crushed underfoot yet blossoming anew the next day. The song reflects the narrator’s unwavering devotion, illustrating the continual rebirth of affection even in the face of heartache and the passage of time.

Symbolism of Cuatro vidas

The recurring imagery of the crushed margarita (daisy) symbolizes love’s fragility and resilience, encapsulating the idea that love can be trampled but not destroyed. Another symbolic element is the “rosal” (rosebush), representing the heart’s ability to bloom again after emotional upheaval. A key phrase, “Si cuatro vidas alcanzare Dios, en cuatro vidas te amaría,” expresses an eternal dedication that transcends the limitations of a single lifetime, highlighting a love that is infinite and unwavering. The phrase “cuando junte en la agonía de este amor mis manos en cruz” alludes to a sense of sacrificial suffering and passionate devotion, as well as the narrator’s wish to remain connected to their beloved even in death.

Cuatro vidas in historic Context

Composed in Buenos Aires in 1952, “Cuatro vidas” emerges from a time when Argentina was experiencing significant social and political change. The cultural backdrop of post-war Argentina, with its traditional values and emerging modernity, infuses the tango with a sense of longing and existential reflection. Buenos Aires, as the heart of tango music, adds depth to its narrative, as the city was a melting pot of emotions, nostalgia, and artistic expression during that period.

Carlos di Sarli

Carlos di Sarli was an influential Argentine musician, known for his contributions to the tango genre. His compositions are celebrated for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth, cementing his legacy in the world of tango music.