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La casita de mis viejos

La casita de mis viejos is a Tango written by Juan Carlos Cobián and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1952. The Tango La casita de mis viejos is written by Juan Carlos Cobián, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded La casita de mis viejos with the singer Héctor Pacheco.
“La casita de mis viejos,” meaning “The Little House of My Parents,” carries a nostalgic reverence for a cherished childhood sanctuary. This piece captures the essence of simple joys and familial warmth, evoking memories of laughter and love within cozy walls. It speaks of timeless bonds and the tender embrace of home, where echoes of the past gently linger.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Héctor Pacheco

Singer

Enrique Cadícamo

Author

Juan Carlos Cobián

Composer

1952/9/18

Date

Héctor Pacheco
Héctor Pacheco
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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La casita de mis viejos recorded by other Orchestras

La casita de mis viejos recorded by other Orchestras

1952/9/18 – Sollozos – Osvaldo Fresedo
1952/9/19 – A tres bandas – Hector Varela
1952/9/19 – Champagne tango – Hector Varela
1952/9/17 – El entrerriano – Francini-Pontier
1952/9/17 – Oyeme mama – Francini-Pontier
La casita de mis viejos – 1965/4/1 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Jorge Maciel
La casita de mis viejos – 1952/9/18 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Hector Pacheco
La casita de mis viejos – 1953/1/27 – Lucio Demare – Instrumental
La casita de mis viejos – 1950/4/27 – Florindo Sassone – Carlos Malbran
La casita de mis viejos – 1958/8/12 – Armando Pontier – Julio Sosa
La casita de mis viejos – 1969/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Edmundo Rivero
La casita de mis viejos – 1957/7/17 – Horacio Salgan – Edmundo Rivero

Lyrics Translation of the Tango La casita de mis viejos

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

Letra del Tango La casita de mis viejos

Barrio tranquilo de mi ayer,
como un triste atardecer,
a tu esquina vuelvo viejo…
Vuelvo más viejo,
la vida me ha cambiado…
en mi cabeza un poco de plata
me ha dejado.
Yo fui viajero del dolor
y en mi andar de soñador
comprendí mi mal de vida,
y cada beso lo borré con una copa,
las mujeres siempre son las que matan la ilusión.
(en un juego de ilusión repartí mi corazón.)

Vuelvo vencido a la casita de mis viejos,
cada cosa es un recuerdo que se agita en mi memoria,
mis veinte abriles me llevaron lejos…
locuras juveniles, la falta de consejo.
Hay en la casa un hondo y cruel silencio huraño,
y al golpear, como un extraño,
me recibe el viejo criado…
Habré cambiado totalmente, que el anciano por la voz
tan sólo me reconoció.

Pobre viejita la encontré
enfermita; yo le hablé
y me miró con unos ojos…
Con esos ojos
nublados por el llanto
como diciéndome porqué tardaste tanto…
Ya nunca más he de partir
y a tu lado he de sentir
el calor de un gran cariño…
Sólo una madre nos perdona en esta vida,
es la única verdad,
es mentira lo demás.

English lyrics of the Tango "La casita de mis viejos"

Quiet neighborhood of my past,
like a sad sunset,
I return to your corner, old…
Returning older,
life has changed me…
a little silver in my hair
it has left me.
I was a traveler of pain
and in my dreamer’s walk
I understood my life’s troubles,
and each kiss I erased with a drink,
women are always the ones who kill the dream.
(in a game of illusion, I dealt my heart.)

Defeated, I return to my parents’ little house,
each thing is a memory that stirs in my memory,
my youthful Aprils took me far…
youthful madness, the lack of advice.
In the house, there’s a deep and sullen cruel silence,
and upon knocking, like a stranger,
the old servant greets me…
Have I changed so completely, that by voice alone
the old man recognized me?

I found my poor old mother
sick; I spoke to her
and she looked at me with those eyes…
With those eyes
clouded by tears
as if asking why it took me so long…
Never again shall I leave
and by your side, I shall feel
the warmth of great affection…
Only a mother forgives us in this life,
that’s the only truth,
everything else is a lie.

La casita de mis viejos by Enrique Cadícamo

La casita de mis viejos is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Juan Carlos Cobián.



Story behind the Tango La casita de mis viejos

The lyrics of “La casita de mis viejos” paint a vivid picture of a man returning to his childhood home, overwhelmed by feelings of nostalgia and regret. The protagonist reflects on his past experiences, his travels tinged with sorrow and his misguided youthful endeavors. As he revisits the quiet neighborhood of his early years, he confronts the memories and the changes within himself and the place that once was his sanctuary. The homecoming is bittersweet, revealing his aging parents and the inevitable passage of time.



Symbolism of La casita de mis viejos

The tango is rich in symbolism. The “casita” or small house serves as a poignant symbol for the protagonist’s roots and lost innocence. This house represents safety, warmth, and the unconditional love of a mother. The age and illness of the mother symbolize the unstoppable march of time and the neglect of familial bonds in pursuit of personal ambitions or escapes. Notably, phrases like “yo le hablé y me miró con unos ojos…nublados por el llanto” (I spoke to her and she looked at me with eyes…clouded by tears) and “en mi cabeza un poco de plata me ha dejado” (in my head, a bit of silver has been left) poetically illustrate personal transformation and the emotional toll of time and lost opportunities.



La casita de mis viejos in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1952, a post-World War II era marked by significant social and economic changes worldwide, including Argentina. This period was characterized by a collective reflection on the values of family and community amidst modernizing influences and urban migration. In this context, “La casita de mis viejos” juxtaposes the lure of wanderlust and modernity against traditional familial bonds, encapsulating a prevalent cultural theme of its time. The nostalgia for simpler times invites the audience to reflect on their personal choices and the value of heritage and home.



Enrique Cadícamo

Enrique Cadícamo was a prolific Argentine poet and tango lyricist, known for his deep, evocative texts that capture the essence of the Argentine soul.