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Dónde estás corazón

Dónde estás corazón is a Tango written by Luis Martínez Serrano and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1930. The Tango Dónde estás corazón is written by Luis Martínez Serrano, Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Dónde estás corazón with the singer Coro.
“¿Dónde estás corazón?” translates to “Where are you, my heart?” in English. This poignant title evokes a longing quest for something lost, perhaps a love that once flourished or a passion that has faded with time. It invites the listener to wander through the soulful notes, seeking answers in the echoes of memory and desire.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Coro

Singer

Luis Martínez Serrano

Author

Luis Martínez Serrano

Composer

1930/4/23

Date

Coro
Coro
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Donde estas corazon – 1930/4/23 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Coro

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Dónde estás corazón

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

Letra del Tango Dónde estás corazón

Yo la quería más que a mi vida,

más que a mi madre la amaba yo;

y su cariño era mi dicha,

mi único goce era su amor.

Una mañana de crudo invierno

entre mis brazos se me murió;

y desde entonces voy por el mundo

con el recuerdo de aquel amor.



Dónde estás corazón,

no oigo tu palpitar,

es tan grande el dolor

que no puedo llorar.

Yo quisiera llorar

y no tengo más llanto

la quería yo tanto

y se fue para no retornar.



Yo la quería con toda el alma

como se quiere sólo una vez,

pero el destino cruel y sangriento

quiso dejarme sin su querer.

Sólo la muerte arrancar podía

aquel idilio de tierno amor;

y una mañana de crudo invierno

entre mis brazos se me murió.

English lyrics of the Tango "Dónde estás corazón"

I loved her more than my own life,

I loved her more than my mother;

her affection was my happiness,

her love was my only joy.

One morning in harsh winter

she died in my arms;

and since then I wander the world

with the memory of that love.

Where are you, my heart?

I can’t hear your beat,

the pain is so great

that I cannot cry.

I wish to cry

but have no more tears,

I loved her so much,

and she left never to return.

I loved her with all my soul

as one loves only once,

but cruel and bloody fate

wanted to leave me without her love.

Only death could take

that tender love affair;

and one morning in harsh winter

she died in my arms.

Dónde estás corazón by Luis Martínez Serrano

Dónde estás corazón is a Tango written and composed by Luis Martínez Serrano.

Story behind the Tango Dónde estás corazón

The song “Dónde estás corazón” narrates a profound tale of love and loss. The lyrics reveal the deep affection the singer held for a beloved, deemed even greater than the love for his mother. This immense love is described as his sole joy and happiness. Tragically, this beloved dies in his arms on a harsh winter morning, leaving the singer to wander the world haunted by the memory of their love. The refrain, “Dónde estás corazón,” which translates to “Where are you, my heart?” in English, echoes his longing and profound sorrow, questioning the absence of his beloved’s now-stilled heartbeat.

Symbolism of Dónde estás corazón

Symbolism in “Dónde estás corazón” pivots around themes of love and loss, underscored by powerful images of heartbeats and crying. The heart serves as a symbol of life and love, making its absence representative of death and grief. The inability to cry despite a desire to weep reflects a depth of pain so intense that it surpasses emotional expression, signifying a profound personal devastation that words or tears cannot sufficiently convey. These symbols enhance the themes by highlighting the unrelenting pain of loss.

Dónde estás corazón in historic Context

Written and recorded in Argentina in 1930, “Dónde estás corazón” appears during a period that experienced significant political and social changes. The late 1920s and early ’30s in Argentina were marked by economic challenges and a shift toward conservative politics. This backdrop may have influenced the melancholic and reflective nature of tango during this era, with themes often revolving around loss, nostalgia, and longing for better times or lost loves. The historical context suggests that the song possibly resonated with a broader sense of collective loss and uncertainty felt by society during that period.

Luis Martínez Serrano

Luis Martínez Serrano was a composer and lyricist known for his contributions to the genre of tango, most notably for his work on “Dónde estás corazón”.