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Mejor así

Mejor así is a Tango written by Osvaldo Requena and recorded by Orquesta Símbolo Osmar Maderna in 1959. The Tango Mejor así is written by Osvaldo Requena, Orquesta Símbolo Osmar Maderna has recorded Mejor así with the singer Adolfo Rivas.
“Mejor así,” meaning “Better This Way” in English, whispers of acceptance and resigned serenity. It embraces the tangled dance of fate, where every step—once questioned—now finds its rightful rhythm. In its melody, we discover the beauty of letting go, realizing that some answers dwell not in the quest for change, but in cherishing the present moment.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Símbolo Osmar Maderna

Orchestra

Adolfo Rivas

Singer

Oscar Rubens

Author

Osvaldo Requena

Composer

1959/9/29

Date

Adolfo Rivas
Adolfo Rivas
Orquesta Símbolo Osmar Maderna
Orquesta Símbolo Osmar Maderna

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mejor así

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

Letra del Tango Mejor así

Que se vaya, le acabo de decir

Y está llorando, amargamente en un rincón,

Es que enfermo y próximo mi fin

Quiero alejarla de mi amargo sinsabor.



Corazón…

No la dejes partir

Sin su amor…

Será triste morir.

La quiero tanto

Que no quiero ni pensar,

En la agonía que me espera

Si no está.



Corazón…

No la dejes partir,

Llámala…

Que se quede hasta el fin.

No, no la llames corazón

Ella es muy buena,

Y aunque enloquezca de dolor

Mejor así.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mejor así"

Let her go, I just told her so,

And she is crying, bitterly in a corner,

It’s because I’m ill and nearing my end,

I want to spare her from my bitter displeasure.

Heart…

Don’t let her leave,

Without her love…

It’d be sad to die.

I love her so much

That I can’t even bear to think,

About the agony that awaits

If she’s not here.

Heart…

Don’t let her leave,

Call her…

Let her stay till the end.

No, don’t call her, heart,

She is too good,

And though it drives me mad with pain,

It’s better this way.

Mejor así by Oscar Rubens

Mejor así is a Tango written by Oscar Rubens and composed by Osvaldo Requena.



Story behind the Tango Mejor así

The poignant lyrics of “Mejor así” detail a soul-stirring narrative of love, sacrifice, and existential despair. The protagonist is portrayed as a terminally ill individual who chooses to push away his beloved to spare her from the anguish of his impending death. The emotional turmoil is captured as he battles with his decision, indicating his deep affection and selflessness despite his own suffering.
Finally, recognizing the purity and goodness of his lover and the pain his condition brings her, he concludes that her departure, though heart-wrenching, is for the best—hence, “Mejor así” which translates to “Better this way.”



Symbolism of Mejor así

In this tango, the key phrases like “Corazón… No la dejes partir” (Heart… Do not let her go) highlight the internal conflict, symbolizing the heart as the seat of emotion, struggling against the inevitable. His plea to his own heart to keep her close till the end shows his dependency and emotional bond. The term “Mejor así” symbolizes resignation and acceptance, acknowledging that sometimes love involves letting go in order to protect the loved one from further pain. Each line is loaded with the symbolism of love’s bittersweet nature, where selflessness leads to solitude.



Mejor así in historic Context

“Mejor así” was composed in Argentina in the year 1959. This era was marked by social and political upheaval in Argentina which could have influenced the deeper, more pensive reflections on personal and societal struggles within the lyrics. The somber mood of the tango fits within this backdrop of uncertainty and change, mirroring not just personal loss but also the collective emotional state of a country in flux.



Oscar Rubens

Oscar Rubens was a renowned lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, known for his profound and emotive writing.