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La casita esta triste

La casita esta triste is a Tango written by Luis Bernstein and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1926. Julio De Caro has recorded La casita esta triste as an instrumental Tango.
“La casita está triste” translates to “The Little House is Sad” in English. This evocative title paints a picture of a once-vibrant home now shrouded in melancholy, perhaps haunted by memories of laughter and love that have since faded away. The music captures the essence of nostalgia and the passage of time, echoing tales of solitude and longing.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

José De Grandis

Author

Luis Bernstein

Composer

1926/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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La casita esta triste recorded by other Orchestras

La casita esta triste recorded by other Orchestras

1926/1/1 – Agua corriente – Julio De Caro
1926/1/1 – Derecho viejo – Julio De Caro
1926/1/1 – Farolito de mi barrio – Julio De Caro
1926/1/1 – Guardia vieja – Julio De Caro
1926/1/1 – La plegaria – Julio De Caro
La casita esta triste – 1946/4/25 – Enrique Rodriguez – Fernando Reyes
La casita esta triste – 1953/6/26 – Francisco Rotundo – Julio Sosa
La casita esta triste – 1926/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango La casita esta triste

Los chicos no juegan, la casa está triste,
la gente camina en puntas de pie.
El alma de ella en todo subsiste,
el alma tan buena de la que se fue.
Sollozos furtivos, suspiros y quejas
se oyen muy suaves cual leve rumor
de los que han quedado. Se postran las viejas
y elevan plegarias a Nuestro Señor.

Un hombre murmura: “¡Qué mala es la vida!
¡Llevarla tan joven, indigna pensar!
¡Tan buena y tan bella, por todos querida,
dejar en tristezas sumido a su hogar!”
La gente la extraña -¡si era tan buena!-
con todos charlaba, con todos se dio.
Por eso en su muerte se ve tan serena,
¿será que su almita al cielo voló?

Despunta la aurora y mecen las brisas
las plantas, las flores, que tanto cuidó,
y añoran sus riegos, sus dulces sonrisas
y tiernos cuidados que en vida les dio.
Se asoma un nenito, rosado, sonriente;
pregunta a su padre: “¿Mamá dónde está?”
Y al ver el cadáver, le dice doliente:
“¡Papito, yo quiero dormir con mamá!”

English lyrics of the Tango "La casita esta triste"

The children do not play; the house feels sad,
The people tiptoe as they walk around.
Her soul persists in everything, not bad,
The kindly soul of her, who’s no more found.
Whispers, soft weeping, sighs and heartfelt pleas
Are heard like gentle, murmuring sound
Of those remaining. Women kneel with ease,
And send up prayers to Our Lord most profound.

A man whispers, “How cruel life can be!
To take her young, it’s wrong to even think!
So good and lovely, loved by everybody,
Leaving her home in sorrow’s heavy brink!”
People miss her—oh, she was so kind!—
She spoke with everyone, her warmth bestowed.
That’s why in death, her face peace defined,
Perhaps her little soul has heavenward flowed?

Dawn breaks, and the breezes sway
The plants, the flowers she cared for so,
Longing for her watering, her sweet way,
And tender care in life’s ebb and flow.
A little rosy, smiling boy appears;
Asks his father: “Where is Mom, do you know?”
Seeing the corpse, he sorrowfully declares:
“Daddy, I want to sleep with mom.” Oh, the woe!

La casita esta triste by José De Grandis

La casita esta triste is a Tango written by José De Grandis and composed by Luis Bernstein.



Story behind the Tango La casita esta triste

The lyrics of “La casita esta triste” depict a profound scene of mourning within a household affected by the death of a beloved woman, likely a mother figure. The children have ceased their play, the house is enveloped in sadness, and the residents move quietly, reflecting the weight of their grief. The community’s response includes whispered sobs, sighs, and communal prayers, illustrating a collective mourning that transcends the immediate family.



Symbolism of La casita esta triste

The “quiet house” in the lyrics symbolizes not just the physical space but the broken heart of a family. It talks about how the soul of the departed continues to pervade every corner of their lives, symbolizing how integral the woman was to her home. Furthermore, the gentle dawn and swaying breezes interacting with the plants and flowers she cared for symbolize ongoing life and her lasting influence on her surroundings. Even as the family faces grief, nature’s continued growth reflects the enduring impact of care and love she imparted.



La casita esta triste in historic Context

Written and recorded in 1926 in Argentina, “La casita esta triste” emerges during a period rich with cultural transitions, where Tango music often explored themes of loss, nostalgia, and existential despair. This era saw Tango as not just entertainment but a profound expression of deeper societal and personal emotions, mirroring the melancholy felt by many in post-World War I Argentina. The song captures the essence of communal grief and personal loss, reflecting broader themes of mourning and the irreplaceable void left by loved ones.



José De Grandis

José De Grandis, an Argentine lyricist, is known for his poignant and heartfelt contributions to the Tango genre, crafting lyrics that often explore themes of love, loss, and human emotion.