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Dicha pasada

Dicha pasada is a Tango written by Guillermo Barbieri and recorded by Roberto Firpo in 1927. Roberto Firpo has recorded Dicha pasada as an instrumental Tango.
“Dicha Pasada,” or “Bygone Bliss,” evokes a haunting nostalgia for moments lost to time. It whispers of sweet memories, tinted with the golden hues of yesteryears, dancing just beyond reach. This piece captures the essence of longing, where each note is a sigh that carries the weight of happiness that once was, now living in the echo of the past.

Tango

Style

Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Guillermo Barbieri

Author

Guillermo Barbieri

Composer

1927/3/10

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Roberto Firpo
Roberto Firpo

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Dicha pasada recorded by other Orchestras

Dicha pasada recorded by other Orchestras

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1927/3/10 – Rezongos – Roberto Firpo
1927/3/10 – Arrabalero – Roberto Firpo
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Dicha pasada – 1961/7/11 – Juan D-Arienzo – Horacio Palma
Dicha pasada – 1958/11/19 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Miguel Montero
Dicha pasada – 1957/7/8 – Francisco Rotundo – Alfredo Del Rio
Dicha pasada – 1927/3/10 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Dicha pasada

Ayer cuando te vi tan altanera

pasear con el que fuese mi rival,

pensé en aquellas quince primaveras

que dio más hermosura a tu mirar.

Pero hoy no sos la misma que eras antes,

la luz que hubo en tus ojos se apagó,

tenés una amargura en tu semblante,

que nadie ha de saberla como yo.



Y aunque me niegues que has sufrido

yo bien sé que has vivido

mil horas angustiosas

y que en tu pecho se han quedado

las dichas del pasado

como marchitas rosas…

Si por otro hombre me dejaste,

no quiero reprocharte

lo mal que me has querido.

Vos sos mujer y te perdono

que al fin con tu abandono

me has hecho más feliz.



Yo soy como la abeja, libre vuelo

y en pos de otro cariño mi alma va,

pues cuando necesito algún consuelo

hay otra que a mi vida se lo da.

Y ya que fue tu gusto el despreciarme

jamás nunca a tu lado volveré.

Te pago como has sabido pagarme,

y todo aquel pasado olvidaré.

English lyrics of the Tango "Dicha pasada"

Yesterday when I saw you so proud

walking with him, who was once my rival,

I thought of those fifteen springs

that gave more beauty to your gaze.

But today you are not the same as before,

the light that was in your eyes has faded,

you carry a bitterness in your look,

one that no one will know like I do.

And even though you deny having suffered,

I know well that you have lived

a thousand angst-filled hours,

and in your heart are kept

joys of the past

like withered roses…

If it was for another man you left me,

I don’t want to reproach you

for how poorly you have loved me.

You are a woman and I forgive you,

since finally with your abandonment

you have made me happier.

I am like the bee, I fly freely

and in pursuit of another love my soul goes,

for when I need some consolation

there’s another who gives it to my life.

And since it was your choice to scorn me

never again will I return to your side.

I pay you back as you have paid me,

and all that past I will forget.

Dicha pasada by Guillermo Barbieri

Dicha pasada is a Tango written by Guillermo Barbieri and composed by Guillermo Barbieri.



Story behind the Tango Dicha pasada

“Dicha pasada,” translating to “Past Joy” or “Bygone Happiness,” lyrically portrays a story of love, loss, and resignation. The narrator reflects on the sight of his old love with another, once his rival, triggering memories of her youthful beauty. As he observes her current state, marked by sadness and the faded light in her eyes, he expresses a deep understanding of her undisclosed sufferings, suggesting they share a past filled with both joys and sorrows, now likened to “wilted roses” within her. Yet, he finds solace in his freedom and the comfort of new love, deciding to let go of the past and the pain she caused by leaving him.



Symbolism of Dicha pasada

The wilted roses symbolize lost joy and beauty, reflecting the impermanence of happiness and love in relationships. The light that dimmed in her eyes points to lost vitality and happiness, emphasizing the emotional states the characters endure. Another strong symbol, the bee, represents freedom and pursuit of happiness, highlighting the narrator’s choice to move forward and find new love. This choice underlines a theme of recovery and self-liberation after heartbreak.



Dicha pasada in historic Context

Created in 1927 in Argentina, “Dicha pasada” emerged during a rich period of Tango history, where the genre often explored themes of love, betrayal, and the gritty realities of lower-class urban life. The lyrics reflect the societal attitudes of the time towards relationships and individual resilience. There is also a subtle critique on gender expectations, seen in how the narrator forgives the woman, attributing her actions to her nature, yet ultimately finds his happiness elsewhere, which could be interpreted as a subtle push against traditional gender roles and expectations.



Guillermo Barbieri

Guillermo Barbieri was an Argentine musician and composer, renowned for his contributions to Tango music.