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Marcas

Marcas is a Tango written by Héctor Artola and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1941. The Tango Marcas is written by Héctor Artola, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Marcas with the singer Carlos Mayel.
“Marcas” translates to “Marks” in English, a title that evokes both the scars of the past and the impressions left behind. This piece of music, whether instrumental or sung, resonates with an emotional depth, tracing the dance of time across the soul. Its melody weaves a tapestry of stories, echoing the remnants of fleeting moments and enduring memories.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Carlos Mayel

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Héctor Artola

Composer

1941/9/17

Date

Carlos Mayel
Carlos Mayel
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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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 resentment unspoken,
and a pain that can’t forget you.
Torturous remains of a past
that ceased to be happy
within your hands.

Marks that sketch on my face
this expression revealing
the passions that whip me.
While life passes by my side,
intoxicated with love
and illusion.

Severity of your disdain
that left me
for a lesson.
The mark of two passions
that erase my life
with fierce torment.
Under a pain that wounds,
with daggers of memory,
in the knives of your abandonment,
my stubborn spite
sharpens its harsh resentment.

Marcas by Carlos Bahr

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


Story behind the Tango Marcas

The lyrics of “Marcas” paint a picture of profound emotional suffering and the lasting impact of a lost love. The central themes revolve around betrayal, pain, and the indelible scars left by a passionate yet destructive relationship. “Marcas” translates to “Marks” or “Scars” in English, which metaphorically represent the emotional wounds carried by the narrator.


Symbolism of Marcas

The imagery in “Marcas” is rich and intense. Phrases like “Marcas que tu amor dejó en mi vida” (Marks that your love left in my life) symbolize the deep and lasting impact of past experiences. The repeated reference to these “marcas” through the song emphasizes how these emotional scars shape the narrator’s present and future. The “puñales de recuerdo” (daggers of memory) suggest how memories can be painful and cutting, highlighting the torment they continue to inflict.


Marcas in historic Context

Written and recorded in Argentina in 1941, a time when Tango was deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Buenos Aires, “Marcas” reflects the typical emotional depth and intensity found in Tango music. The period was marked by political and social change, and tangos often served as an outlet for personal expression and emotional release. This song uses personal agony as a metaphor to possibly echo the broader societal struggles, painting a picture of individual and collective emotional turbulence.


Carlos Bahr

Carlos Bahr was an esteemed Argentine lyricist, known for his profound contributions to the Tango genre. His works often delve into deep emotions and human experiences, making them relatable and poignant.