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La calesita

La calesita is a Tango written by Mariano Mores and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1958. The Tango La calesita is written by Mariano Mores, Aníbal Troilo has recorded La calesita with the singer Roberto Goyeneche.
“La Calesita,” which translates to “The Carousel” in English, spins a vivid tale through its melodies. In the whirling dance of notes, life’s joys and nostalgic memories are mirrored, as if each rotation unveils a new story. This musical carousel sweeps listeners into a world of passionate embraces and bittersweet reflections, reminiscent of a vintage amusement ride filled with emotion and yearning.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche

Singer

Catulo Castillo

Author

Mariano Mores

Composer

1958/6/6

Date

Roberto Goyeneche
Roberto Goyeneche
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango La calesita

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

Letra del Tango La calesita

Llora la calesita
de la esquinita sombría,
y hace sangrar las cosas
que fueron rosas un día.
Mozos de punta y hacha
y una muchacha que me quería.
Tango varón y entero
más orillero que el alma mía.
Sigue llorando el tango
y en la esquinita palpita
con su dolor de fango
la calesita…

Carancanfún… vuelvo a bailar
y al recordar una sentada
soy el ranún que en la parada
de tu enagua almidonada
te grito: ¡Carancanfún!
Y el taconear
y la ‘lustrada’
sobre el pantalón
cuando a tu lado, tirado,
tuve mi corazón.

Grita la calesita
su larga cuita maleva…
Cita que por la acera
de Balvanera
nos lleva.
Vamos de nuevo, amiga,
para que siga
con vos bailando,
vamos que en su rutina
la vieja esquina
me está llamando…
Vamos, que nos espera
con tu pollera marchita
esta canción que rueda
la calesita…

English lyrics of the Tango "La calesita "

The carousel weeps
on the shady little corner,
making bleed the things
that once were roses.
Young men with hats and razors
and a girl who loved me.
Manly tango, complete,
more marginal than my soul.
The tango keeps crying
and on the corner it beats
with its muddy pain
the carousel…

Carancanfún… I dance again
and remembering a sit-down
I’m the fool that at the stop
of your starched petticoat
shouted to you: Carancanfún!
And the stomping
and the polish
on the pants
when by your side, lying,
I had my heart.

The carousel shouts
its long tough complaint…
A date that along the sidewalk
of Balvanera
takes us.
Let’s go again, friend,
so it may continue
dancing with you,
let’s go, because in its routine
the old corner
is calling me…
Let’s go, it’s waiting for us
with your worn-out skirt
this rolling song
the carousel…

La calesita by Mariano Mores

La calesita is a Tango written by and composed by Mariano Mores.

Story behind the Tango La calesita

The tango “La calesita” spins a tale rooted in nostalgia and longing, depicting a time gone by, captured through the imagery of a forlorn carousel (“calesita”). The narrative centers around recurring themes of past love and youthful days spent in the vibrant, yet melancholic atmosphere of Buenos Aires. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of neighborhood scenes and dances, tinged with a sense of loss and reminiscing about cherished memories and innocence lost with time.

Symbolism of La calesita

The “calesita” or carousel serves as the central symbol, representing the cyclical nature of life and the bittersweet feeling of returning to one’s roots. It reflects the constant spinning and repetition of life’s experiences—joyful yet unending. Notable language choices include “llora la calesita” (the carousel cries), suggesting deep sadness and emotional resonance. Phrases like “más orillero que el alma mía” evoke the tanguero identity connected to the outskirts of Buenos Aires, revealing a personal and cultural tie to neighborhood heritage.

La calesita in historic Context

Created in 1958 during a period of significant cultural evolution in Argentina, “La calesita” echoes the post-war sentiments and transformations within Buenos Aires. The neighborhood mentioned, Balvanera, holds historical significance as a vibrant area rich in tango culture and working-class roots. The tango reflects the collective memory of locals, thus maintaining cultural traditions amid rapid urban change. The imagery of a “calesita” on a dusky corner ties into the urban landscape of the time, emphasizing a nostalgic return to simpler, shared experiences before modernization took its full hold.

Composer Mariano Mores

Mariano Mores was a celebrated Argentine tango composer and pianist, renowned for his romantic and passionate pieces. His works are considered central to the evolution of the tango genre, reflecting the cultural and emotional depth of Buenos Aires during the 20th century.