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El vino triste

El vino triste is a Tango written by Juan D’Arienzo and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1954. The Tango El vino triste is written by Juan D’Arienzo, Horacio Salgán has recorded El vino triste with the singer Angel Diaz.
“El vino triste,” which translates to “The Sad Wine,” evokes a poignant tale of nostalgia and longing. In its melancholic melody, one can hear the whispers of bittersweet memories shared over a glass, where each note drips with emotions untold. The music tenderly captures the heartache of past joys and present solitude, resonating deeply with the soul.

Tango

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Angel Diaz

Singer

Manuel Romero

Author

Juan D'Arienzo

Composer

1954/1/1

Date

Angel Diaz
Angel Diaz
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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El vino triste recorded by other Orchestras

El vino triste recorded by other Orchestras

1954/1/1 – La cautiva – Horacio Salgan
1954/1/1 – Malevaje – Horacio Salgan
1954/1/1 – Grillito – Horacio Salgan
1954/1/1 – Por el camino (Zamba del boyero) – Horacio Salgan
1954/1/1 – A fuego lento – Horacio Salgan
El vino triste – 1939/9/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Alberto Echague
El vino triste – 1954/9/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Armando Laborde
El vino triste – 1960/6/27 – Juan D-Arienzo – Horacio Palma
El vino triste – 1962/5/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Alfredo Belusi
El vino triste – 1954/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Angel Diaz

Lyrics Translation of the Tango El vino triste

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

Letra del Tango El vino triste

Dicen los amigos que mi vino es triste,

que no tengo aguante ya para el licor,

que soy un maleta que ya no resiste

de la caña brava ni el macho sabor…

Y es que ya se ha muerto todo lo que existe

y entre copas quiero matar mi rencor…

Siempre estoy borracho desde que te fuiste,

siempre estoy borracho… pero es de dolor…



Amigos,

a todos pido perdón

si amargado y tristón

lagrimeando me ven…

Quiero domar mi emoción

pero aflojo también

como todo varón.



Amigos,

cuando se tiene un pesar

dentro del corazón,

no se puede evitar

que el vino se vuelva pesado

y llorón

como el triste

aletear de mi canción.



Dicen los amigos que no soy el mismo,

que hoy en cuanto bebo me da por no hablar,

por arrinconarme con mi pesimismo

y que hace ya tiempo no me oyen cantar…

Y no saben ellos que no es la bebida

sino que me faltan el aire y la luz,

que en el alma llevo sangrando una herida

y voy por la vida cargando mi cruz…

English lyrics of the Tango "El vino triste"

Friends say my wine has turned sad,
that I can’t handle liquor anymore,
that I’m a lost cause who can’t withstand
the wild cane or its strong flavor…
It’s just that everything worth living for is dead
and between drinks, I want to kill my bitterness…
I’ve been drunk ever since you left,
always drunk… but it’s from pain…

Friends,
I ask for forgiveness from everyone
if you see me bitter and sad
shedding tears…
I want to tame my emotions
but I also give in
like any man.

Friends,
when there’s sorrow
within the heart,
one cannot help
but find the wine heavy
and weepy
like the sad
flutter of my song.

Friends say I’m not the same,
that now when I drink I choose to remain silent,
to seclude myself with my pessimism
and that it’s been a while since they’ve heard me sing…
And they don’t know it’s not the drink,
but that I lack the air and the light,
that I carry a bleeding wound in my soul
and go through life bearing my cross…

El vino triste by Manuel Romero

El vino triste is a Tango written by Manuel Romero and composed by Juan D’Arienzo.



Story behind the Tango El vino triste

The song “El vino triste” narrates the profound sorrow and despair of a person drowning his sorrows in alcohol after a heartbreaking separation. The lyrics depict friends’ observations of the protagonist, who has changed from a vibrant individual to someone who is perpetually drunk, not out of a desire for alcohol, but from immense emotional pain. This soul, once lively and singing, now resorts to silence and isolation, reflecting a deep internal struggle and longing for a lost love.



Symbolism of El vino triste

The primary symbol in this tango is the “triste” (sad) wine, representing the narrator’s sorrow that intensifies as he drinks. Wine, typically a symbol of joy and celebration, paradoxically embodies his heartache and becomes “heavy and tearful,” mirroring his internal state. Phrases like “siempre estoy borracho… pero es de dolor” illustrate how the protagonist’s inebriation is not due to alcohol but his unrelenting grief. The metaphor of “carrying one’s cross” and “bleeding a wound” within the soul evoke vivid religious imagery underscoring the weight and sacrificial nature of his suffering.



El vino triste in historic Context

Written and recorded in 1954 in Argentina, “El vino triste” emerges during a culturally rich yet politically tumultuous era in Argentine history. Post-World War II, Argentina was experiencing significant changes and a sense of loss and uncertainty pervaded many. This context enriches our understanding of the song’s theme of personal grief, reflecting a broader sense of societal change and melancholy. Tango, as a genre deeply connected with expressions of everyday struggles and emotional intensity, serves as an ideal vehicle for this poignant narrative of loss and endurance.



Manuel Romero

Manuel Romero was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his deeply evocative and poignant contributions to the Tango music genre.