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De vuelta al bulín

De vuelta al bulín is a Tango written by José Martinez and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1951. The Tango De vuelta al bulín is written by José Martinez, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded De vuelta al bulín with the singer Alberto Moran.
“De vuelta al bulín,” meaning “Back to the Hovel,” captures the longing and solace in returning to a humble sanctuary. It speaks of a nostalgic journey back to a place filled with memories, perhaps worn but comforting in its familiarity. This evocative name suggests a search for refuge and a return to the roots of one’s soul.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Alberto Moran

Singer

Pascual Contursi

Author

José Martinez

Composer

1951/5/22

Date

Alberto Moran
Alberto Moran
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango De vuelta al bulín

This is the translation of the Tango “De vuelta al bulín” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “De vuelta al bulín” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango De vuelta al bulín

Percanta que arrepentida
de tu juida
has vuelto al bulín,
con todos los despechos
que vos me has hecho, te perdoné…
Cuántas veces contigo
y con mis amigos
me encurdelé,
y en una noche de atorro
en el cotorro no te encontré.

Te busqué por todo el cuarto,
imaginándome, mi vida,
que estuvieras escondida
para darme un alegrón.
Luego vi si del ropero
la ropa ya habías quitado,
y al ver que la habías llevado
lagrimeó mi corazón.

La carta de despedida
que me dejaste al irte,
decia que ibas a unirte
con quien te diera otro amor.
La repasé varias veces
no podía conformarme
de que fueras a amurarme
por otro bacán mejor.

Recuerdo aquellos días
cuando me decías
mirándome:
Mi amor es sincero y puro,
y yo te juro
que te amaré.
Y que al darte un abrazo
en tus ojazos
lágrimas vi.
Yo no sé, vida mía
cómo has podido engrupirme así.

English lyrics of the Tango "De vuelta al bulín"

Repentant girl,
of your runaway
you’ve come back to the den,
for all the wrongs
you’ve done to me, I forgave you…
How many times with you
and with my friends
I tied one on,
and on a wild night
in the love nest, I didn’t find you.

I searched all over the room,
imagining, my love,
you were hiding
to give me a big surprise.
Then I checked if from the wardrobe
you had taken your clothes,
and seeing you had carried them away
my heart wept a tear.

The farewell letter
you left when you went,
said you were going to unite
with someone who’d give you another love.
I read it several times
unable to accept
that you were leaving me
for another finer man.

I remember those days
when you would tell me
looking into my eyes:
My love is sincere and pure,
and I swear to you
I will love you.
And as I embraced you
in your big eyes
I saw tears.
I don’t know, my love,
how you could have deceived me like this.

De vuelta al bulín by Pascual Contursi

De vuelta al bulín is a Tango written by Pascual Contursi and composed by José Martinez.



Story behind the Tango De vuelta al bulín

“De vuelta al bulín” translates to “Back to the Small Room” or “Back to the Apartment” in English. The lyrics narrate the story of a person whose lover has returned after leaving, expressing feelings of both forgiveness and hurt. The speaker recounts moments of joy and betrayal, portraying a deep emotional turmoil following the lover’s departure and eventual return.



Symbolism of De vuelta al bulín

The tango uses several symbolic elements to enhance its emotional depth. The “bulín” symbolizes not just a physical space but a realm of intimate shared memories and emotions. The wardrobe (‘ropero’) from which the lover removes her clothes symbolizes the stripping away of trust and the intimacy they once shared. The “carta de despedida” (farewell letter) represents closure and betrayal, while the lover’s return, juxtaposed with past promises of eternal love, emphasizes the pain of deception and the complexity of forgiveness.



De vuelta al bulín in historic Context

Composed in 1951, this tango reflects the post-World War II era’s complexities in Argentina, a time of social and economic change. During this period, tango often explored themes of loss, nostalgia, and personal struggles, mirroring the societal shifts and the emotional landscape of Argentinians. Pascual Contursi is known for infusing tango lyrics with a poetic and deeply introspective quality, which helped in the genre’s evolution from mere dance music to a more narrative and emotionally charged art form.



Pascual Contursi

Pascual Contursi was an influential Argentine lyricist who played a pivotal role in the development of tango music, infusing it with lyrical storytelling that emphasized complex human emotions and everyday drama.