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Los años pasan

Los años pasan is a Tango written by Armando Baliotti and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1935. The Tango Los años pasan is written by Armando Baliotti, Miguel Caló has recorded Los años pasan with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Los años pasan,” which translates to “The Years Go By,” evokes the gentle yet relentless passage of time. Within its melodies, one can hear the whispers of memories, moments that linger yet slowly fade into the tapestry of life. It is a tender reminder of the inevitability of change, urging us to cherish each fleeting moment.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Carlos Giampé

Author

Armando Baliotti

Composer

1935/3/25

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Los años pasan

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

Letra del Tango Los años pasan

Custodiando su pasado
Monta guardia el corazón,
Y desfila por su lado,
El ayer abandonado
De sus tropas de ilusión.
Junto a un noble viejecito
Pasa el beso maternal,
Y después… algo maldito,
Tras un rostro muy bonito
La traición sentimental.

Los años pasan en tropel rumbo al olvido
Desalentado, sólo hallé resignación,
Pasó el amor y me vio ya encanecido
Y un desengaño, me dejó en el corazón.
Ya nadie quiere compartir mi desventura
Rota la brida del corcel de mi ilusión,
Le brindaré esta flor: ¡Flor de amargura!
A la esperanza, que murió cual mi pasión.

No le pidas más cantares
Al zorzal que enmudeció,
Hoy que sombras y pesares,
Ensangrientan los altares
Que a su diosa levantó.
Con las alas destrozadas
Roto el trino de cristal,
Van sus quejas en bandadas,
Notas tristes, desoladas…
¡Para el bien y para el mal!

English lyrics of the Tango "Los años pasan"

Guarding its past,
The heart stands watch,
And parading by its side,
Is the deserted yesterday
Of its illusionary troops.
Next to a noble old man,
Passes the motherly kiss,
And then… something cursed,
Behind a very pretty face,
The sentimental betrayal.

The years dash towards oblivion,
Disheartened, I found only resignation,
Love passed and saw me gray-haired,
And disillusionment, left a scar in my heart.
Now, no one wants to share my misfortune,
The bridle of my illusion’s steed broken,
I’ll offer this flower: Flower of bitterness!
To the hope, that died like my passion.

Do not ask for more songs
From the thrush that fell silent,
Today, shadows and sorrows,
Stain the altars
It erected to its goddess.
With shattered wings
And its crystalline trill broken,
Its complaints fly in flocks,
Sad, desolate notes…
For better and for worse!

Los años pasan by Carlos Giampé

Los años pasan is a Tango written by Carlos Giampé and composed by Armando Baliotti.



Story behind the Tango Los años pasan

The lyrics of “Los años pasan” tell a story of time passing and its effects on love and hope. The narrator reflects on the passage of time, looking back on his past filled with dreams and love now gone. The imagery of a heart guarding its past and a procession of abandoned dreams emphasizes a poignant sense of nostalgia and lost youth. The mention of a maternal kiss and a deceptive face starkly juxtaposes the innocence of love with the betrayal experienced. The repetitive nature of heartbreak and the fading hopes depicted speak to a universal human experience of aging and reflecting on what once was.



Symbolism of Los años pasan

Giampé uses vivid imagery and symbolism to enhance the emotional depth of “Los años pasan.” Phrases like “custodiando su pasado” (guarding its past) and “Monta guardia el corazón” (the heart stands guard) symbolize a person protecting their cherished memories. The juxtaposition of symbols like the “noble viejecito” (noble little old man) with the betrayal hidden behind a “rostro muy bonito” (very pretty face) paints a clear picture of innocence compromised. The metaphor of life’s experiences parading like an army troop, once full of dreams but now abandoned, intensifies the themes of loss and disillusionment. Notably, the flower of bitterness offered to the now-dead hope illustrates the completion of a cycle from youthful excitement to mature resignation.



Los años pasan in historic Context

“Los años pasan” was written in 1935, a vibrant yet complex period in Argentine history, characterized by political instability and cultural flourishing. This era, deeply entwined with the Golden Age of Tango, influenced Giampé’s writing, reflecting societal moods of melancholy and introspection that were prevalent at the time. The Tango, emerging as a voice for the common people, often carried themes of unrequited love, lament, and the passage of time, resonating deeply with the struggles and emotions of its audience. The lyric’s focus on personal disillusionment and social commentary likely mirrored the collective sentiment of an Argentine society grappling with rapid changes and uncertainties.



Carlos Giampé

Carlos Giampé was an impactful lyricist in the world of Tango, known for his emotive language and profound themes that resonate with the human condition.