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Marcas

Marcas is a Tango written by Héctor Artola and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1940. The Tango Marcas is written by Héctor Artola, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Marcas with the singer Jorge Ortiz.
“Marcas,” meaning “Marks” in English, is a resonant dance of past imprints and present steps. Each note etches memories onto the soul, weaving tales of love and longing in the shadowed embrace of the music. In its cadence, the invisible scars of life become visible, tracing stories only the heart can truly comprehend.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Jorge Ortiz

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Héctor Artola

Composer

1940/10/15

Date

Jorge Ortiz
Jorge Ortiz
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Cuarteto Típico Roberto Firpo – El llorón – 1936/12/19
Cuarteto Típico Roberto Firpo – La puñalada – 1949/7/27
Julio De Caro – Allá en el cielo – 1952/11/27
Julio De Caro – El abrojito – 1925/1/1
Julio De Caro – Flores negras – 1942/1/1
Julio De Caro – Allá en el bajo – 1926/6/16
Julio De Caro – Guardia vieja – 1926/1/1
Ángel d’Agostino – El choclo – 1941/11/13
Ángel d’Agostino – Cuando se ha querido mucho – 1945/3/20
Ángel d’Agostino – No creas – 1943/3/23
Ángel d’Agostino – Adios arrabal – 1941/9/9
Ángel d’Agostino – El trece – 1951/12/18
Armando Pontier – La última lágrima – 1960/4/28
Armando Pontier – Buen amigo – 1962/4/12
Armando Pontier – A la gran muñeca – 1957/6/25
Armando Pontier – A tus pies bailarín – 1955/10/27
Armando Pontier – El entrerriano – 1957/8/9

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Marcas recorded by other Orchestras

Marcas recorded by other Orchestras

1940/10/15 – Misa de once – Rodolfo Biagi
1940/10/9 – La clavada – Juan D-Arienzo
1940/10/9 – Yo tambien – Juan D-Arienzo
1940/10/8 – Shusheta (El aristocrata) – Carlos di Sarli
1940/10/8 – Volver a sonar – Carlos di Sarli
Marcas – 1941/9/17 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Carlos Mayel
Marcas – 1940/10/15 – Rodolfo Biagi – Jorge Ortiz

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Marcas

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

Letra del Tango Marcas

Marcas que tu amor dejó en mi vida,
un rencor que no te nombra
y un dolor que no te olvida.
Saldo torturante de un pasado
que dejó de ser feliz
entre tus manos.

Marcas que dibujan en mi cara
este gesto que delata
las pasiones que me azotan.
Mientras a mi lado va la vida
embriagándose de amor
y de ilusión.

Rigor de tu desamor
que me dejó
para escarmiento.
La marca de dos pasiones
que anulan mi vida
con fiero tormento.
Bajo un dolor que lastima,
con puñales de recuerdo,
en chairas de tu abandono
afila mi encono
su terco rencor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Marcas"

Marks that your love left in my life,
a grudge that does not name you
and a pain that does not forget you.
Torturous residue of a past
that ceased to be happy
in your hands.

Marks that sketch on my face
this expression revealing
the passions that torment me.
While beside me life proceeds
getting drunk on love
and illusion.

The rigor of your disdain
that left me
for a lesson.
The mark of two passions
that nullify my life
with fierce torment.
Under a pain that wounds,
with daggers of memory,
in sheaths of your abandonment
sharpen my spite
its stubborn grudge.

Marcas by Carlos Bahr

Marcas is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Héctor Artola.


Story behind the Tango Marcas

“Marcas” translates to “Marks” or “Scars” in English, which metaphorically refers to the emotional scars left by a past love. The lyrics describe deep emotional pain and resentment stemming from betrayal or abandonment. Carlos Bahr captures the profound impact love can leave, healing into scars that mark a person’s emotional and historical landscape. The song portrays a person’s struggle with the past memories and deep wounds that still dictate their feelings and responses to the present emotional environment.



Symbolism of Marcas

The lyrics of “Marcas” are rich in symbolism, portraying heartache and abandonment with stark imagery. For example, the repeated mentions of “chairas” and “puñales,” traditional gaucho knives, underscore the penetrating, long-lasting pain of betrayal. This symbolic use of traditional items also connects listeners to Argentine culture, grounding the emotional experiences in familiar metaphors. Phrases like “rigor de tu desamor,” which translates as “severity of your unlove,” hint at the harsh, punitive feelings the speaker interprets from their past lover’s actions, emphasizing the emotional burden carried.



Marcas in historic Context

“Marcas” was written during a time when Tango music evolved significantly in its expressions and orchestration, prevalent in Buenos Aires of 1940. This period was marked by the exploration of more complex and introspective themes in Tango, reflecting broader societal shifts and personal introspections. During this time, the Tango scene was a profound outlet for expressing the vicissitudes of life, love, and loss; typical emotions and situations that many could relate to. The emotional suffering and introspective narrative of “Marcas” might be seen as a reflection of the societal undercurrents of its times, where personal turmoil mirrored larger national sentiments.



Carlos Bahr

Carlos Bahr was a prolific Argentinian tango lyricist, whose works deeply resonated with themes of love, betrayal, and nostalgia. His expertise in painting vivid emotional landscapes through words made him a notable figure in the tango community.