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La ultima

La ultima is a Tango written by Antonio Blanco and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1968. The Tango La ultima is written by Antonio Blanco, Armando Pontier has recorded La ultima with the singer Jorge Duran.
“La última,” meaning “The Last,” whispers a tale of finality and tender goodbyes. In its haunting melody, each note carries the weight of an ending—one last dance, one final embrace, a farewell wrapped in bittersweet nostalgia. It captures the essence of closure, beautifully weaving the emotions of parting with the hope of new beginnings.

Tango

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Jorge Duran

Singer

Julio Camilloni

Author

Antonio Blanco

Composer

1968/4/29

Date

Jorge Duran
Jorge Duran
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango La ultima

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

Letra del Tango La ultima

Ya no puedo equivocarme, sos la última en mi vida,

y es la última moneda que me queda por jugar.

Si no gano tu cariño la daré por bien perdida

ya que nunca más la vida me permitirá ganar.



Te confieso deslumbrado que no esperaba tal cosa.

Ya están luciendo mis sienes pinceladas de marfil,

ya mi patio abandonado no soñaba con la rosa

y se realizó el milagro con la última de abril.



Sos la última y espero que me traigas la ternura,

ésa que he buscado en tantas y que no puedo encontrar.

Ya no quiero pasionismo, ni amorío, ni aventura…

Yo te quiero compañera para ayudarme a luchar.



No me importa tu pasado ni soy quién para juzgarte

porque anduve a los sopapos con la vida yo también.

Además hay un motivo para quererte y cuidarte:

se adivina con mirarte que no te han querido bien.



Fue por eso que te dije ya no puedo equivocarme,

sos la última que llega a perfumar mi rincón

y esas gotas de rocío que no te dejan mirarme

me están diciendo a las claras que alcancé tu corazón.



Pero si la mala suerte me acomoda el cachetazo

con que siempre está amagando para hacerme fracasar,

no podré sobreponerme a este último fracaso

y yo seré como un grillo, muerto al pie de tu rosal.

English lyrics of the Tango "La ultima"

I can no longer be mistaken, you’re the last in my life,
And it’s the last coin I have left to play.
If I don’t win your affection, I’ll consider it well lost
Since life will never allow me another win.

I admit, dazzled, I didn’t expect such a thing.
Already my temples sport touches of ivory,
Already my abandoned courtyard didn’t dream of roses
And the miracle happened with the last of April.

You are the last and I hope you bring tenderness,
That which I’ve searched for in many and cannot find.
I no longer want passion, love affairs, or adventures…
I want you as a companion to help me fight.

I don’t care about your past nor am I one to judge you,
For I too have battled with life.
Besides, there is a reason to love and take care of you:
It is evident just by looking that you have not been well loved.

That’s why I told you I can no longer afford to be wrong,
You are the last to arrive to perfume my corner
And those drops of dew that keep you from looking at me
Are clearly telling me that I have reached your heart.

But if bad luck deals me the striking blow
With which it always threatens to make me fail,
I will not be able to overcome this last failure
And I will be like a cricket, dead at the foot of your rose bush.

La ultima by Julio Camilloni

La ultima is a Tango written by Julio Camilloni and composed by Antonio Blanco.

Story behind the Tango La ultima

This poignant tango, “La ultima,” translates to “The Last One” in English, suggesting themes of finality and desperation. It portrays a narrative of a person wagering his last coin in the game of love, emphasizing it as his final opportunity to attain affection and companionship. The lyrics convey a profound yearning for a lasting connection, contrasting the transient relationships of the past, and underline a turning point in the singer’s life. The person is not looking for fleeting passion but for a partner to share life’s struggles, indicating a dramatic shift from previous desires for romantic adventures.

Symbolism of La ultima

The tango is rich in symbolic language that enhances its emotional depth. Phrases such as “la última moneda” (the last coin) exemplify the gambler’s final risk, symbolizing the protagonist’s last chance at love. The recurring motif of April and dew—“las últimas de abril” and “gotas de rocío”— symbolizes renewal and new beginnings in the spring, a stark contrast to the neglected past symbolized by the “abandoned courtyard.” This juxtaposition underscores the transformative impact of this new relationship on the protagonist’s life.

La ultima in historic Context

Recorded in Argentina in 1968, “La ultima” reflects the socio-cultural atmosphere of its time, where tango often articulated the sentiments of the common people facing life’s adversities. During this period, Argentina experienced significant political and social changes, and tangos like “La ultima” offered an outlet for public emotion, serving both as a reflection and an escape. The references to personal struggle and recovery resonate with the broader context of resilience and survival prevalent in the Argentine psyche of the era.

Julio Camilloni

Julio Camilloni is renowned for his contributions to the Tango genre, often capturing the raw emotions and stories of daily life through his lyrics.