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Dónde estás corazón

Dónde estás corazón is a Tango written by Luis Martínez Serrano and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1956. The Tango Dónde estás corazón is written by Luis Martínez Serrano, Armando Pontier has recorded Dónde estás corazón with the singer Oscar Ferrari.
“Dónde estás corazón,” which translates to “Where are you, my heart?” in English, is a poignant quest in melody. This piece weaves the yearning threads of love lost and the haunting echoes of a heart’s search for solace. It speaks to the soul’s deepest longings, a timeless dance of passion and melancholy that resonates with the listener’s own journey.

Tango

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Oscar Ferrari

Singer

Luis Martínez Serrano

Author

Luis Martínez Serrano

Composer

1956/7/31

Date

Oscar Ferrari
Oscar Ferrari
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Dónde estás corazón recorded by other Orchestras

Dónde estás corazón recorded by other Orchestras

1956/7/31 – Fuegos artificiales – Armando Pontier
1956/8/1 – Gota de lluvia – Hector Varela
1956/8/1 – Guerrera – Hector Varela
1956/8/1 – Ebrio – Francisco Rotundo
1956/8/2 – Silueta portena – Osvaldo Pugliese
Donde estas corazon – 1965/1/1 – Miguel Calo – Raul Del Mar
Donde estas corazon – 1956/7/31 – Armando Pontier – Oscar Ferrari
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 own mother;
and her affection was my happiness,
my only joy was her love.

One cold winter morning
she died in my arms;
and since then I’ve wandered the world
with the memory of that love.

Where are you, my heart,
I can’t hear you beat,
the pain is so great
that I cannot cry.
I wish to cry
but I have no more tears;
I loved her so much,
and she left never to return.

I loved her with all my soul
as you love only once,
but cruel and bloody fate
wanted to leave me without her love.
Only death could tear away
that tender love affair;
and one cold winter morning
she died in my arms.

Dónde estás corazón by Luis Martínez Serrano

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



Story behind the Tango Dónde estás corazón

The tango “Dónde estás corazón” leans heavily into themes of loss, profound love, and unending grief. The lyrics speak of a love that transcends even the love for one’s mother, illustrating the depth of the narrator’s feelings. The narrative unfolds with the devastating death of this beloved during a harsh winter morning, leaving the narrator wandering the world clinging to memories. The repeated refrain, “Dónde estás corazón,” which translates as “Where are you, my heart?” echoes as a poignant cry for the lost love, emphasizing the emptiness left behind.



Symbolism of Dónde estás corazón

The symbolism in “Dónde estás corazón” centers on the heart as a representation of life and emotional core, now missing from the narrator’s existence. The winter setting symbolizes the coldness and harshness of life without the loved one. The use of “crudo invierno” (harsh winter) amplifies this sentiment, representing not only the physical environment but also the internal world of the narrator. The phrase “es tan grande el dolor que no puedo llorar” (the pain is so great that I cannot cry) highlights the overwhelming nature of grief that paralyzes even the natural expressions of sorrow.



Dónde estás corazón in historic Context

Composed and recorded in 1956 in Argentina, “Dónde estás corazón” emerged in a country rich with the history and tradition of tango. Post World War II era was a time of deep introspection and cultural expression in Argentina, where tango served as an outlet for personal and collective emotions. The stark emotional expression in this tango reflects the prevailing social and political mood of the time, addressing themes of loss and longing which many could relate to, whether due to personal losses or the broader cultural and national sentiments of post-war Argentina.



Luis Martínez Serrano

Luis Martínez Serrano was a renowned Argentine composer and lyricist known for his contributions to the realm of tango.