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La carta perdida

La carta perdida is a Tango written by Alfredo Zappettini and recorded by Enrique Rodríguez in 1946. The Tango La carta perdida is written by Alfredo Zappettini, Enrique Rodríguez has recorded La carta perdida with the singer Armando Moreno.
“La carta perdida,” meaning “The Lost Letter” in English, evokes a sense of longing and unresolved mystery. This piece of music, whether a haunting instrumental or a poignant sung poem, whispers of words never read and feelings forever adrift. Each note dances like a faded memory, weaving a tapestry of love, regret, and the fragile hopes hidden in forgotten epistles.

Tango

Style

Enrique Rodríguez

Orchestra

Armando Moreno

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Alfredo Zappettini

Composer

1946/1/9

Date

Armando Moreno
Armando Moreno
Enrique Rodríguez
Enrique Rodríguez

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango La carta perdida

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

Letra del Tango La carta perdida

Quién sabe qué novela que termina,
O empieza en esa carta
Que nadie recogió.
Un nombre de mujer
Se lee en el sobre,
Y aparte de ese nombre
No hay otra dirección.

Quién sabe de quién es y para quién,
Quién sabe
Qué destino la extravió.
Acaso en su inquietud
Frente a un retrato,
Dos seres, esperando
Se mueren de dolor.

Y entonces pienso yo, que estoy muriendo
Quién te podrá decir, que siempre espero,
Si mis cartas, acaso están perdidas
Quién sabe entre qué manos y en qué puerto.

Si la carta en que digo que te quiero
A tus manos, tal vez nunca llegó,
Y en inútil afán, ansioso espero
La respuesta que tu mano no escribió.

English lyrics of the Tango "La carta perdida"

Who knows which novel that ends,
Or begins with that letter
That no one picked up.
A woman’s name
Can be read on the envelope,
And besides that name
There is no other address.

Who knows whose it is and for whom,
Who knows
What fate has misplaced it.
Perhaps in their restlessness
Before a portrait,
Two beings, waiting,
Are dying of sorrow.

And then I think, that I am dying
Who could tell you, that I always wait,
If my letters, perhaps are lost
Who knows in whose hands and at which port.

If the letter in which I say I love you
Never reached your hands,
And in vain yearning, I anxiously wait
For the reply that your hand never wrote.

La carta perdida by Carlos Bahr

La carta perdida is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Alfredo Zappettini.



Story behind the Tango La carta perdida

The tango “La carta perdida” revolves around a lost letter, which bears only a woman’s name and no further address, sparking curiosity about its intended recipient and sender. The lyrics depict a mysterious narrative where the loss of this letter could signify the end of a novel or the beginning of a new ordeal, emphasizing themes of loss, longing, and the incomplete nature of human relationships.



Symbolism of La carta perdida

In “La carta perdida,” the uncollected letter symbolizes missed opportunities and misunderstandings that often characterize human connections. The presence of a woman’s name suggests a personal and intimate communication, lost in an undefined space, reflecting on the fragility of personal relations and the impact of seemingly trivial events on life’s larger narrative. Key phrases such as “Un nombre de mujer” and “No hay otra dirección” underline an identity that is at once present and absent, tangible in its labeling yet unreachable in its essence.



La carta perdida in historic Context

Recorded in 1946, a time of significant social and political changes in Argentina, “La carta perdida” mirrors the era’s atmosphere of uncertainty and transition. The tango, a genre deeply intertwined with the Argentinian identity, often reflected the sentiments of its time, capturing the melancholic strain associated with misfortune and unrequited passions. The post-war environment and the internal societal shifts possibly influenced Bahr’s depiction of personal turmoil and the longing for closure or clarity.



Carlos Bahr

Carlos Bahr was a prolific Argentine lyricist and poet known for his significant contributions to the tango genre, often imbuing his works with deep emotional resonance and intricate narratives.