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Las cuarenta

Las cuarenta is a Tango written by Roberto Grela and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1969. The Tango Las cuarenta is written by Roberto Grela, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Las cuarenta with the singer Alberto Echagüe.
“Las cuarenta,” translated into English as “The Forty,” evokes a deep reflection within its notes. In the context of life, “The Forty” symbolizes the accumulation of experiences, lessons, and scars faced by the time one reaches midpoint in life. It speaks to the pain and wisdom entwined in the passage of years, resonating with heartfelt authenticity.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Echagüe

Singer

Miguel Ángel Mazzini

Author

Roberto Grela

Composer

1969/8/1

Date

Alberto Echagüe
Alberto Echagüe
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Las cuarenta

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

Letra del Tango Las cuarenta

En mi triste y fría soledad

Plena de gris desilusión,

Siento renacer en mi ansiedad

De nuestro amor, la evocación.



Es una luz en las sombras,

Es consuelo en mi dolor,

Siento la amargura de saber

Que nunca más has de volver.



Vuelvo a recordarte dulce amada

En mi desolado corazón,

Deja que mis sienes afiebradas

Busquen estas manos, sienta mi ilusión.



Oigo, alegre el canto de tu risa

Que me atormenta,

Nunca olvidaré tu suave llanto

Ni la cruel tristeza, del adiós.

English lyrics of the Tango "Las cuarenta"

In my sad and cold solitude,

Full of gray disillusionment,

I feel the rebirth in my anxiety,

The evocation of our love.

It’s a light in the shadows,

It’s comfort in my pain,

I feel the bitterness of knowing

That you will never return again.

I remember you again, sweet beloved,

In my desolate heart,

Let my feverish temples

Seek your hands, feel my illusion.

I hear, joyful, the song of your laughter

That torments me,

I will never forget your gentle crying

Nor the cruel sadness, of the goodbye.

Las cuarenta by Miguel Ángel Mazzini

Las cuarenta is a Tango written by Miguel Ángel Mazzini and composed by Roberto Grela.

Story behind the Tango Las cuarenta

The lyrics of “Las cuarenta” poignantly capture a moment of profound loneliness and yearning, set against a backdrop of deep disillusionment. Miguel Ángel Mazzini crafts a narrative that revolves around heartache and the haunting memory of a lost love. The structure of the tango, with its emotive rise and fall, mirrors the tumultuous feelings experienced by the narrator. As he confronts his solitude, memories of a cherished relationship resurface, bringing both comfort and renewed grief.

Symbolism of Las cuarenta

In “Las cuarenta,” the recurring images of light in darkness and a heartache that lingers like music in the air symbolize hope and persistent sorrow. Phrases like “Es una luz en las sombras” (It is a light in the shadows) suggest that memories can offer solace, albeit fleetingly, in the stark reality of loneliness. Moreover, the vivid evocation of the beloved’s laughter and tears enhances the poetic quality of the lyrics, reinforcing the depth of the narrator’s emotions.

Las cuarenta in Historic Context

Written during a period marked by social and cultural shifts in Argentina, “Las cuarenta,” reflects a nation grappling with change. The year 1969 was replete with political tensions and artistic expression, elements that seep into the song’s themes of loss and reminiscence. Tango, as a genre deeply interwoven with Argentine identity, was an apt medium for expressing the complex emotions and nostalgia prevalent during this era. The song’s emotional landscape might also mirror the societal longing for a past perceived as more ideal.

Miguel Ángel Mazzini

Miguel Ángel Mazzini was an influential figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his poignant lyrics that often explored themes of love and loss.