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Esa es la puerta

Esa es la puerta is a Tango written by Armando Pontier and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1969. The Tango Esa es la puerta is written by Armando Pontier, Armando Pontier has recorded Esa es la puerta with the singer Roberto Goyeneche.
“Esa es la puerta” translates to “That is the Door.” The music invites listeners to ponder the thresholds in their lives, where each note symbolizes choices and chances waiting on the other side. With its compelling rhythms and melodies, this piece captures the essence of transition and the courage needed to step through life’s gateways.

Tango

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche

Singer

Julio Martín

Author

Armando Pontier

Composer

1969/8/11

Date

Roberto Goyeneche
Roberto Goyeneche
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Esa es la puerta

This is the translation of the Tango “Esa es la puerta” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Esa es la puerta” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Esa es la puerta

Tú la conoces bien, esa es la puerta,

por ella penetraron tus angustias

aquella tarde que la hallaste abierta.

Hoy la puedes franquear con todo orgullo,

pues llegaste a servir y te vas dueña

más de lo mío, aunque, de lo tuyo…



¡Vete! y que dios te ayude, abre la puerta,

y si algún día tus sueños tienen frío,

piensa que, como ayer, estará abierta.

Y solo me hallarás, igual que un perro,

que busca la razon de sus ladridos,

para salir corriendo de su encierro.



¡Gracias!, por tu tristeza… no estás muerta,

y vives tan mujer como has vivido,

no me digas adiós… esa es la puerta.

English lyrics of the Tango "Esa es la puerta"

You know it well, that is the door,

through which your anxieties entered

that afternoon when you found it open.

Today you can pass through it with all your pride,

for you came to serve and you leave owning

more of mine, though, than yours…

Go! and may God help you, open the door,

and if someday your dreams feel cold,

remember, as yesterday, it will be open.

And you’ll find only me, like a dog,

searching for the reason of its barks,

ready to run from its enclosure.

Thank you! for your sadness… you are not dead,

and you live as much a woman as you have lived,

do not say goodbye… that is the door.

Esa es la puerta by Julio Martín

Esa es la puerta is a Tango written by Julio Martín and composed by Armando Pontier.



Story behind the Tango Esa es la puerta

The narrative of “Esa es la puerta” revolves around a poignant farewell, wherein the speaker addresses a lover about the ending of their relationship, using the metaphor of a door to signify departure and transition. The lyrics reflect a deep emotional turmoil and a complex interplay of regret, pride, and resignation as the speaker allows the lover to leave “with all pride,” having taken more than they brought into the relationship. The door, which once allowed in distress, now serves as an exit, marking the finality yet an everlasting openness in the speaker’s heart towards the lover. The recurring mention of the door symbolizes an ongoing connection despite separation.



Symbolism of Esa es la puerta

Throughout the song, the door symbolizes both a physical and emotional passage. Initially, it serves as a gateway for pain, then transforms into a symbol of liberty, empowerment, and ultimately, a painful parting. Phrases like “por ella penetraron tus angustias” and “te vas dueña más de lo mío” indicate the complex interplay of loss and empowerment. The open door symbolizing that the speaker’s heart and home remain open, even when dreams grow distant and cold, reinforces the theme of unending emotional availability and loyalty, akin to “a dog,” waiting loyally for its owner.



Esa es la puerta in historical Context

The tango was recorded in 1969, a time of significant social and political tension in Argentina. The emotions conveyed through the lyrics—loss, betrayal, and an enduring open-heartedness—may also reflect the broader sentiments of displacement and adaptation faced by many during this period. The open door could also be seen as a metaphor for Argentina itself, amid its historical oscillations between openness to change and the resultant social upheavals.



Julio Martín

Julio Martín was a renowned lyricist, contributing significantly to the rich tapestry of Argentine Tango with his poignant and emotionally charged lyrics.