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La casita esta triste

La casita esta triste is a Tango written by Luis Bernstein and recorded by Francisco Rotundo in 1953. The Tango La casita esta triste is written by Luis Bernstein, Francisco Rotundo has recorded La casita esta triste with the singer Julio Sosa.
“La casita está triste,” or “The little house is sad,” speaks to the melancholy silence that lingers in a home once filled with laughter and warmth. The melody captures the haunting memory of better days, reverberating through empty rooms. It’s a poignant reminder of love lost, as shadows of nostalgia dance to the rhythm of solitary echoes.

Tango

Style

Francisco Rotundo

Orchestra

Julio Sosa

Singer

José De Grandis

Author

Luis Bernstein

Composer

1953/6/26

Date

Julio Sosa
Julio Sosa
Francisco Rotundo
Francisco Rotundo

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La casita esta triste recorded by other Orchestras

La casita esta triste recorded by other Orchestras

1953/6/26 – Clavel del aire – Carlos di Sarli
1953/6/26 – La capilla blanca – Carlos di Sarli
1953/6/26 – Tu palida voz – Carlos di Sarli
1953/6/26 – Un lamento – Carlos di Sarli
1953/6/26 – Carnaval (2) – Francisco Rotundo
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

Lyrics Translation of the Tango La casita esta triste

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

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 don’t play, the house feels sad,
people walk on tiptoes instead.
Her soul persists in everything,
the good soul of she who has left.

Quiet sobs, sighs, and lamentations
are softly heard like a gentle murmur
from those who remain. The old women kneel
and send their prayers to Our Lord.

A man whispers: “How cruel is life!
To take her so young, it’s unthinkable!
So kind and so beautiful, loved by all,
leaving her home immersed in sadness!”

People miss her—she was so good!—
she spoke with everyone, was open to all.
That’s why in death she looks so peaceful,
perhaps her little soul has flown to heaven?

Dawn breaks and the breezes sway
the plants, the flowers, she cherished so,
longing for her watering, her sweet smiles,
and the tender care she gave in life.
A little boy peeks out, rosy and smiling;
asks his father: “Where is Mom?”
And seeing the corpse, says sorrowfully:
“Daddy, I want to sleep with Mom!”

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

“La casita esta triste” translates to “The little house is sad” in English, encapsulating the essence of mourning and loss that permeates the lyrics. The tango tells a story of a home engulfed in sorrow following the death of a beloved woman, whose spirit and goodness seems to linger in every corner. The children no longer play, and the adults move quietly, as if trying to avoid disturbing the peace of the departed. The lyrics narrate the community’s reaction, their whispered sorrows, and their pained tributes to a life taken too soon.



Symbolism of La casita esta triste

The house in the tango serves as a potent symbol of the family unit and its transformation through grief. It is depicted as a sentient being, experiencing sadness as acutely as any living person. This personification of the house emphasizes the depth of the family’s loss, making the absence of the deceased palpable. Phrases like “El alma de ella en todo subsiste” (Her soul persists in everything) suggest her omnipresent influence and the indelible mark she left behind. The continual references to prayers and whispers capture the community’s reverence and ongoing struggles with accepting her untimely departure.



La casita esta triste in historic Context

The year 1953 in Argentina was a period marked by political and social changes, which may subtly reflect the themes of upheaval and loss in the tango. The mention of the woman being universally loved and her premature death possibly mirrors the national sentiment of loss and longing for stability. In this era, Tango often articulated the collective emotions of the populace, serving not just as entertainment but as a social commentary and an emotional outlet.



José De Grandis

José De Grandis was an Argentine tango lyricist known for his poignant and expressive works that often delved deeply into themes of love, sorrow, and the human condition.