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Libertad

Libertad is a Tango written by Agustín Magaldi and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1937. Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Libertad as an instrumental Tango.
“Libertad,” or “Freedom” in English, is a dance of the soul where each note breaks away from the chains of silence. The melody, whether instrumental or sung, evokes a journey through shadow and light, capturing the essence of longing and release. It invites us to embrace our inner tango, where every movement is a step towards unbridled liberation.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Felipe Mitre Navas

Author

Agustín Magaldi

Composer

1937/11/2

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Libertad recorded by other Orchestras

Libertad recorded by other Orchestras

1937/11/2 – La nata – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1937/11/3 – Anita Lizana – Enrique Rodriguez
1937/11/3 – Ilusion (3) – Enrique Rodriguez
1937/10/29 – Paciencia – Juan D-Arienzo
1937/10/29 – Jueves – Juan D-Arienzo
Libertad – 1956/5/22 – Francisco Rotundo – Enrique Campos
Libertad – 1937/11/2 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Libertad

Con ansias me diste la miel de tu encanto
y así nos amamos, con honda pasión,
pasaron los años lo mismo que un sueño,
dichoso a tu lado con tanta emoción.
Y así, a tus amores atado he vivido
hasta que el cansancio mi vida golpeó,
y yo, por no hacerte sufrir, he callado
diez meses muy largos fingiéndote amor.

Y a vos
hoy lo mismo que a mi te sucede también;
el hastío tu vida llenó.
No quieres decirlo por miedo a que sufra
y callas fingiendo lo mismo que yo.
Por eso
es que quiero con mi confidencia
decirte sincero la pura verdad:
si estamos iguales y no nos queremos,
que cada cual siga con su libertad.

Por fin, ya lo sabes, no sufro. No temas,
tu caso es el mío e igual la razón;
amor resentido tan sólo fue el nuestro
mas hoy el cansancio mató esa pasión.
Estamos a tiempo, seguí tu camino,
tu ideal yo no he sido ni el mío sos vos.
¿Por qué esta comedia de amores fingidos?
¡Quedemos amigos y libres los dos!

English lyrics of the Tango "Libertad"

With longing you gave me the honey of your charm
and so we loved, with deep passion,
years passed just like a dream,
happy by your side with so much emotion.
And so, bound to your loves I have lived
until exhaustion struck my life,
and I, not to make you suffer, have kept silent
ten very long months pretending to love.

And you
today the same as me it happens to you also;
weariness has filled your life.
You don’t want to say it for fear that I’ll hurt
and you keep silent pretending just like me.
Therefore,
I want with my confidence
to sincerely tell you the plain truth:
if we are equal and we don’t love each other,
let each one of us continue with our freedom.

At last, you know, I don’t suffer. Don’t be afraid,
your case is mine and the reason the same;
our love was only resentful
but today the tiredness killed that passion.
We are in time, follow your path,
I haven’t been your ideal nor you mine.
Why this comedy of feigned loves?
Let’s remain friends and both free!

Libertad by Felipe Mitre Navas

Libertad is a Tango written by Felipe Mitre Navas and composed by Agustín Magaldi.



Story behind the Tango Libertad

The central theme of “Libertad” revolves around the transition from passionate love to mutual disinterest and the resultant yearning for freedom (“libertad”) from a relationship that no longer serves the emotional needs of either partner. Through powerful lyrical imagery, the song recounts the journey of a couple who initially immerse themselves in the depths of love, only to find themselves encumbered by the weariness and staleness that years have brought into their relationship. The profound realization that their love has disintegrated leads them to seek liberation from the pretense of their ongoing connection.



Symbolism of Libertad

Given the song’s heavy emotional content, the theme of liberty (“libertad”) transcends just physical separatism, symbolizing an emotional and spiritual release. Key phrases like “hasta que el cansancio mi vida golpeó” (until weariness struck my life) and “si estamos iguales y no nos queremos, que cada cual siga con su libertad” (if we are equal and we do not love each other, let each go on with their freedom) underscore the soul’s journey towards healing and independence. This symbolism is particularly resonant in a tango context, a dance intrinsically intertwined with expressions of intimate emotions and relationships.



Libertad in historic Context

Recorded in 1937, a time of considerable political and social upheaval in Argentina, “Libertad” may also reflect larger themes of freedom from oppression and a desire for a new beginning, echoing the national sentiment. During this era, Argentina was experiencing significant changes, moving towards more populist regimes which promised liberation from old social constraints. Thus, the personal plea for freedom in the lyrics could also be interpreted as a metaphor for the broader collective desire for change and emancipation prevalent amongst Argentinians at that time.



Felipe Mitre Navas

Felipe Mitre Navas was a significant figure in the realm of tango, providing poignant reflections on personal and social issues through his lyrical compositions.