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Igual que una sombra

Igual que una sombra is a Tango written by Osvaldo Pugliese and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1945. The Tango Igual que una sombra is written by Osvaldo Pugliese, Miguel Caló has recorded Igual que una sombra with the singer Raul Iriarte.
“Igual que una sombra,” which translates to “Just Like a Shadow,” evokes the delicate dance of light and absence. This piece of music captures the haunting essence of something elusive, slipping through time and memory. It reflects the intangible presence of emotions and moments that linger, yet remain just out of reach, like a shadow in the fleeting dusk.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Raul Iriarte

Singer

Enrique Cadícamo

Author

Osvaldo Pugliese

Composer

1945/1/19

Date

Raul Iriarte
Raul Iriarte
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Igual que una sombra recorded by other Orchestras

Igual que una sombra recorded by other Orchestras

1945/1/19 – Tierra querida – Miguel Calo
1945/1/18 – Luna llena – Enrique Rodriguez
1945/1/18 – Cuando te hablen del domingo – Enrique Rodriguez
1945/1/22 – De seis a siete – Ricardo Tanturi
1945/1/22 – Esta noche al pasar – Ricardo Tanturi
Igual que una sombra – 1945/1/19 – Miguel Calo – Raul Iriarte
Igual que una sombra – 1945/4/12 – Ricardo Tanturi – Enrique Campos

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Igual que una sombra

This is the translation of the Tango “Igual que una sombra” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Igual que una sombra” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Igual que una sombra

Hoy la vi después de un año,

hoy se cruzó por mi herida.

Iba hermosa mi muñeca mimosa,

iba al lado de otro dueño, mi sueño;

aquel sueño de mi vida.

Pero era igual su corazón

que en mi amor siempre está,

y en mis noches sin estrellas

ella es mi gran dolor.



Ella es una sombra

que nubla mi frente

cuando, sin querer, la nombra.

Es mi pasado, es mi presente.

Y yo no puedo borrarla de mi mente.

Ella en mis cuartetas,

ella en mis angustias,

ella en mi dolor de poeta;

como raíces de tango grises,

ella está en mi corazón.



Otra vez llega el invierno,

y mi vivir sin amores.

Ya no suena su llamado esperado,

y no escucho sus ternuras, tan puras.

¡Qué vacío me he quedado!

Pero es igual, corazón,

en mi amor siempre está,

de ella son mis versos tristes

tangos de dolor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Igual que una sombra"

I saw her today after a year,

she crossed through my wound today.

My pampered doll looked beautiful,

walking beside another owner, my dream;

that dream of my life.

But her heart was the same,

always in my love,

and in my starless nights

she is my great pain.

She is a shadow

that clouds my brow

when unintentionally, her name is spoken.

She is my past, she is my present.

And I cannot erase her from my mind.

She in my quatrains,

she in my anguish,

she in my poet’s sorrow;

like roots of gray tango,

she is in my heart.

Winter arrives again,

and my life without loves.

Her awaited call sounds no more,

and I no longer hear her tender words, so pure.

How empty I am left!

But it’s the same, my heart,

in my love she always is,

from her are my sad verses

tangos of pain.

Igual que una sombra by Enrique Cadícamo

Igual que una sombra is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Osvaldo Pugliese.



Story behind the Tango Igual que una sombra

The tango “Igual que una sombra” captures a poignant moment of encountering a past lover who is now with someone else. This unexpected meeting reopens old wounds, as expressed through the vivid imagery of the lyrics. The speaker reflects on the lingering presence of this person in his life, akin to a shadow that he cannot escape. Despite the pain, the memory of their love continues to dominate his thoughts and emotions, shaping his present life and his artistic expression as a poet.



Symbolism of Igual que una sombra

The title “Igual que una sombra” or “Just like a shadow” symbolizes the persistent, inescapable memory of the past lover. Shadows following us are visual metaphors for lingering thoughts and feelings that haunt the protagonist. The lyrics use poignant language with phrases like “sin estrellas” (without stars) to describe the darkness surrounding the speaker’s life without his beloved. The repeated mention of ‘corazón’ (heart) emphasizes the deep emotional connection that remains, despite the physical separation.



Igual que una sombra in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1945, a period marked by social upheavals globally and the aftermath of World War II. Argentinians were navigating their own set of economic and political challenges. In this climate of uncertainty and change, themes of loss, nostalgia, and melancholy resonated deeply with the audience. The emotional intensity of tango music provided a form of solace and connection, making works like “Igual que una sombra” particularly poignant and reflective of the collective sentiment.



Enrique Cadícamo

Enrique Cadícamo was a renowned Argentine lyricist and poet, celebrated for his significant contributions to the tango genre.