Este viejo corazón

Este viejo corazón is a Tango written by Félix Lípesker and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1943. The Tango Este viejo corazón is written by Félix Lípesker, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Este viejo corazón with the singer Oscar Serpa.

“Este viejo corazón,” which means “This Old Heart” in English, carries the weight of time and memories within its tender notes. The title evokes a sense of nostalgia, as if the heart’s rhythms echo tales of love and longing from yesteryears. It whispers the enduring strength and vulnerability of emotions that have weathered life’s countless seasons.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Oscar Serpa

Singer

José María Contursi

Author

Félix Lípesker

Composer

1943/4/9

Date

Oscar Serpa

Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Este viejo corazón

This is the translation of the Tango “Este viejo corazón” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Este viejo corazón” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Este viejo corazón

Triste, mirándome muy triste
De pronto me dijiste:
“Tengo miedo de la vida.
Me encuentro sola con mis penas
Y el amor a manos llenas,
Estoy vencida”.

Eras, mi amiga y compañera,
Mi sangre toda diera
Por salvarte de un fracaso.
Quise abrigarte entre mis brazos
Y este viejo corazón,
Me traicionó.

Viven ante mí, como clavados
Esos ojos tuyos asombrados,
Cuántas veces, busqué alejarme
Para olvidarme
Y era inútil mi afán.

Yo, que todo, todo lo he perdido
He perdido ahora tu amistad,
Pero en cambio tengo
Esta tortura de quererte,
Como no querrá jamás.

English lyrics of the Tango "Este viejo corazón"

Sad, looking at me very sad
Suddenly you told me:
“I’m scared of life.
I find myself alone with my sorrows
And love in full hands,
I am defeated.”

You were my friend and companion,
I would give all my blood
To save you from failure.
I wanted to shelter you in my arms
And this old heart,
Betrayed me.

Those astonished eyes of yours
Live before me, like nailed in place.
How many times, I tried to walk away
To forget you
And my effort was in vain.

I, who have lost everything,
Have now lost your friendship,
But in exchange, I have
This torture of loving you,
As no one will ever love.

Este viejo corazón by José María Contursi

Este viejo corazón is a Tango written by José María Contursi and composed by Félix Lípesker.

Story behind the Tango Este viejo corazón

The lyrics of “Este viejo corazón” depict a poignant conversation between the narrator and a woman who expresses her fear and defeat in the face of life’s hardships and failed love. The narrator, deeply moved, attempts to offer support and love, but confesses that his own emotional vulnerabilities have led to unexpected romantic feelings, complicating their friendship.

Symbolism of Este viejo corazón

The tango’s title, “Este viejo corazón,” symbolizes both the enduring and wearied nature of the heart, burdened by past losses yet still capable of intense emotion. Major symbolic phrases such as “tengo miedo de la vida” (I’m afraid of life) and “este viejo corazón, me traicionó” (this old heart, it betrayed me), articulate key themes of vulnerability, fear, and unanticipated affection. These lyrics poignantly explore the heart’s betrayal not to one’s desires, but towards unforeseen emotional depths even amidst personal desolation.