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Dicha pasada

Dicha pasada is a Tango written by Guillermo Barbieri and recorded by Francisco Rotundo in 1957. The Tango Dicha pasada is written by Guillermo Barbieri, Francisco Rotundo has recorded Dicha pasada with the singer Alfredo Del Rio.
“Dicha Pasada,” meaning “Past Bliss,” evokes a bittersweet nostalgia through its melodic embrace. The notes dance like memories, each one a whisper of happiness that has gracefully faded into time. This piece captures the essence of cherished moments, a reminder of joy’s ephemeral nature, yet leaving an enduring warmth that lingers in the heart.

Tango

Style

Francisco Rotundo

Orchestra

Alfredo Del Rio

Singer

Guillermo Barbieri

Author

Guillermo Barbieri

Composer

1957/7/8

Date

Alfredo Del Rio
Alfredo Del Rio
Francisco Rotundo
Francisco Rotundo

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Dicha pasada recorded by other Orchestras

Dicha pasada recorded by other Orchestras

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1957/7/10 – Cacha viaje – Osvaldo Pugliese
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

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Dicha pasada

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

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 haughty

Walking with him who once was my rival,

I thought of those fifteen springs

Which added beauty to your gaze.

But today you are not the same as before,

The light that was in your eyes has gone out,

You have a bitterness in your expression,

That no one will know it like I do.

And even though you deny having suffered

I know well that you have lived

Thousands of anguished hours

And in your chest have remained

The joys of the past

Like withered roses…

If you left me for another man,

I don’t want to reproach you

For how badly you have loved me.

You are a woman and I forgive you

Because in the end with your abandonment

You have made me happier.

I am like the bee, I fly free

And in pursuit of another love my soul goes,

For when I need some comfort

There is another who gives it to my life.

And since it was your pleasure to despise me

I will never return to your side again.

I pay you as you knew how to pay me,

And I will forget all that past.

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

In “Dicha pasada,” Guillermo Barbieri narrates a tale of faded love and transformation, conveyed through the reflections of a person who encounters their former lover with another rival. The lyrics reveal memories of youthful beauty, juxtaposed against a present shadowed by bitterness and loss. The title, translating to “Past Bliss,” encapsulates the core theme of reminiscence and contrasts between the cherished past and painful present.



Symbolism of Dicha pasada

The symbolism in “Dicha pasada” is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of emotional states. The metaphor of “wilted roses” stands out, symbolizing the decay of previously beautiful feelings and experiences, now wilted and abandoned like flowers once blooming. The imagery of lights dimming in one’s eyes reflects lost vivacity and joy, further underlining the theme of transformation from light to darkness.



Dicha pasada in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1957, a time when Argentina was experiencing considerable political and cultural shifts. This context might reflect the themes of change and disillusionment in the song. As tango often incorporates expressions of personal struggles through broader societal changes, “Dicha pasada” might also subtly mirror the public’s sentiments of uncertainty and nostalgia for better times amidst the shifting Argentine landscape.



Guillermo Barbieri

Guillermo Barbieri was a notable Argentine guitarist and composer, widely recognized for his contributions to the Tango genre.