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Es en vano llorar

Es en vano llorar is a Tango written by Alberto Suárez Villanueva and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1943. The Tango Es en vano llorar is written by Alberto Suárez Villanueva, Miguel Caló has recorded Es en vano llorar with the singer Raul Iriarte.
“Es en vano llorar,” translated as “It Is in Vain to Cry,” captures the futility of tears in the face of unchangeable destiny. In its haunting melodies, the piece evokes the deep sorrow of lost love, yet hints at the resilience found in acceptance. As the music dances through each note, it reminds us to embrace life’s impermanence with grace.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Raul Iriarte

Singer

Oscar Rubens

Author

Alberto Suárez Villanueva

Composer

1943/5/17

Date

Raul Iriarte
Raul Iriarte
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Es en vano llorar

This is the translation of the Tango “Es en vano llorar” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Es en vano llorar” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Es en vano llorar

Sé que andás rodando en los boliches

Con el alma desgarrada,

Y que se descubre en tu mirada

La amargura de tu corazón.

Vencido, estás tirado por las mesas

Llorando a la que anoche te dejó,

Y mientras llorás por su abandono

Otra sufre por tu amor.



Es en vano llorar,

Llorar ese amor

Que sólo te causó amargura,

Olvidala mejor

Juntito al calor

De aquella que es más buena y pura.

No viste acaso en su mirar,

Brillante de ansiedad

Su anhelo de sentirse tuya.

Es en vano llorar,

Llorar ese amor,

Que aún brilla para vos el sol.



Dejate de llorar por yerba mala

Si hay otra que te brinda el corazón,

Esa muchachita linda y buena

Que suspira por tu amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Es en vano llorar"

I know you roam around the bars

With a soul torn apart,

And it’s evident in your gaze

The bitterness of your heart.

Defeated, you lay across the tables

Crying over she who left last night,

And while you weep over her departure

Another suffers for your love.

It’s vain to cry,

Cry over that love

That only caused you sorrow,

Forget her instead

Next to the warmth

Of the one who is kinder and pure.

Didn’t you see in her gaze,

Bright with anxiety

Her desire to be yours.

It’s vain to cry,

Cry over that love,

For the sun still shines for you.

Stop crying over spoiled chances

When there’s another offering her heart,

That sweet, lovely girl

Who pines for your love.

Es en vano llorar by Oscar Rubens

Es en vano llorar is a Tango written by Oscar Rubens and composed by Alberto Suárez Villanueva.



Story behind the Tango Es en vano llorar

The lyrics of “Es en vano llorar” tell the story of a man drowned in sorrow at local bars, having been recently abandoned by a lover. His grief is visible in his demeanor and especially in his gaze, which reveals the deep bitterness in his heart. As he laments over his loss at the tables of these bars, there’s another person who grieves over his unreciprocated love. The central narrative is a poignant portrayal of the futility of dwelling on a painful past, and it encourages moving forward towards those who offer genuine affection and loyalty.



Symbolism of Es en vano llorar

The tango uses vivid imagery and symbolism to express emotional turmoil and wisdom. Lines like “Con el alma desgarrada” (With the soul torn apart) and “la amargura de tu corazón” (the bitterness of your heart) draw a picture of profound emotional suffering. The repeated phrase “Es en vano llorar” (It is in vain to cry) symbolizes the uselessness of clinging to a painful past. Comparing the unfaithful lover to “yerba mala” (bad grass/weed), suggests something unproductive and harmful, contrasting with the “muchachita linda y buena” (pretty and good young girl), who signifies hope and positivity.



Es en vano llorar in historic Context

Recorded in 1943 in Argentina, “Es en vano llorar” emerges during a turbulent era marked by political strife and the impending global impact of World War II. This context may have amplified the song’s themes of loss and the search for consolation. During such times, tangos often mirrored the public’s emotional pulse, offering an escape or solace through their narrative and rhythmic complexities. The encouragement to move away from past sorrows and to embrace present opportunities for love could also reflect a societal call for hope and renewal in the face of adversity.



Oscar Rubens

Oscar Rubens was a noted lyricist and playwright, recognized for his contributions to the genre of Tango with emotionally rich and vivid compositions.