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Esta noche me despido

Esta noche me despido is a Tango written by Carlos Dante and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1949. The Tango Esta noche me despido is written by Carlos Dante, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Esta noche me despido with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Esta noche me despido,” meaning “Tonight I Say Goodbye,” captures the essence of a poignant farewell wrapped in melody. This title suggests an evening filled with bittersweet emotions, where memories dance and linger in the heart’s corners. As the music plays, it becomes a heartfelt tribute to moments cherished and the inevitable goodbyes that life gently ushers in.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

José Rótulo

Author

Carlos Dante

Composer

1949/5/15

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Esta noche me despido

This is the translation of the Tango “Esta noche me despido” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Esta noche me despido” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Esta noche me despido

Esta noche mis amigos ha de ser mi última noche,
ayer supe que a mi vida, se le caía el telón.
De rodillas ante un Cristo, con sus cabellos muy blancos,
vi a mi madre sollozar y rogar mi salvación.
No me asusta la partida, ni estaré triste por eso,
yo jamás cuidé mi vida presintiendo este final.
Es por eso, mis amigos, que al llegar la despedida
olvidemos con un tango y en vez de llorar, reír.

A ver muchachos, un tango,
quiero evocar mil recuerdos,
quiero que reine alegría,
en esta hora final.
Rezonguen los bandoneones
y que lloren los violines.
A ver muchachos, un tango,
en esta hora final.

Es por eso que esta noche ha de ser farra corrida,
con las notas de este tango, olvidemos el dolor.
Resignado me despido, mis amigos, de la vida,
porque a lo mejor no sé, si mañana volveré.
Fue mi vida como un tango, con tristezas y alegrías,
en sus notas, mis recuerdos y en su canto mi oración,
son sus quejas como un rezo, a mi buena madrecita
y sus lagrimas un ruego suplicando su perdón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Esta noche me despido"

Tonight, my friends, must be my final night,
yesterday I learned that in my life, the curtain was falling.
On my knees before a Christ, with his very white hair,
I saw my mother sobbing and praying for my salvation.
I’m not scared of leaving, nor will I be sad about it,
I never took care of my life, sensing this end.
That’s why, my friends, as the farewell arrives,
let’s forget with a tango, and instead of crying, laugh.

Come on, boys, a tango,
I want to evoke a thousand memories,
I want joy to reign,
in this final hour.
Let the bandoneons grumble
and the violins cry.
Come on, boys, a tango,
in this final hour.

That’s why tonight must be a continuous spree,
with the notes of this tango, let’s forget the pain.
Resigned, I say goodbye, my friends, to life,
because maybe I don’t know if I’ll return tomorrow.
My life was like a tango, with sadness and joys,
in its notes, my memories and in its song my prayer,
its complaints are like a prayer, to my dear little mother
and her tears a plea begging for her forgiveness.

Esta noche me despido by José Rótulo

Esta noche me despido is a Tango written by José Rótulo and composed by Carlos Dante.



Story behind the Tango Esta noche me despido

“Esta noche me despido” translates to “Tonight, I Say Goodbye” in English, presenting an immediate indication of its theme. The lyrics narrate the poignant farewell of a man to his life, as he senses the approach of his final moments. This farewell is not just directed towards his friends but also marked by the emotional scene with his mother, seeking divine grace on his behalf. The setting is deeply personal and reflective, encapsulated by the man’s acceptance and peace with his fate.



Symbolism of Esta noche me despido

Throughout the lyrics, the metaphor of a curtain falling on life encapsulates the finality and theatrical drama of the narrator’s departure. Key phrases like “ayer supe que a mi vida, se le caía el telón” illustrate this dramatic curtain call on life. Additionally, the bandoneón and violins traditionally found in tango music symbolize a blend of joy and sorrow, reflecting life’s dual nature. The request for a tango as a farewell act underlines the desire to depart on a note of celebration rather than mourning, transforming grief into a moment of communal joy and reflection.



Esta noche me despido in historic Context

The year 1949 was a period of significant cultural and political shifts in Argentina, nearing the peak of Juan Perón’s first presidency. In this era, tango music often served not just as entertainment but as a means for the populace to express their emotional and social experiences. The act of using tango as a backdrop for a farewell reflects the intertwining of personal life stories with a culture that values expression through music. “Esta noche me despido” captures a personal moment of farewell against the broader backdrop of Argentine society’s interconnectedness through tango.



José Rótulo

José Rótulo was a prominent figure in the tango scene, known for his deep and evocative lyrics that often encapsulated themes of life, loss, and human emotions.