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Mi desventura

Mi desventura is a Tango written by Orestes Cúfaro and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1942. The Tango Mi desventura is written by Orestes Cúfaro, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Mi desventura with the singer Oscar Serpa.
“Mi desventura,” translated as “My Misfortune,” is a haunting melody that whispers tales of lost love and forlorn dreams. Each note, like a tear, traces the lines of forgotten joys and the shadows of what could have been. In its embrace, the listener finds a shared sorrow, a universal lament that transcends time and place.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Oscar Serpa

Singer

Washington F. Buasso Lepori, Orestes Cúfaro

Author

Orestes Cúfaro

Composer

1942/11/12

Date

Oscar Serpa
Oscar Serpa
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mi desventura

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

Letra del Tango Mi desventura

Un solo amor tuve en mi vida
Y ya perdida mi última fe,
Despierta mi alma al mágico conjuro,
De un amor puro
Que siempre ambicioné.

Los años han nevado en mi cabeza
Y es la tristeza cruel de olvidar,
Las horas que se van,
Jamás retornarán,
Y en mi alma ya anochece sin piedad.

Vida, por qué te alejas,
Si va en mis quejas
El aliento fiel.
Dame, feliz consuelo,
Porque en mi cielo
Como es noche cruel.

Oye, mi triste ruego,
Que tal vez luego
Ya no existiré.
Calma mi dolor,
En haras del amor
Que yo quiero vivir la eternidad.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mi desventura"

I had but one love in my life,
And with my last faith now lost,
My soul awakes to the magical spell,
Of a pure love
I always longed for.

The years have snowed on my head,
And it’s the cruel sadness of forgetting,
The hours that pass,
Will never return,
And in my soul, it darkens without mercy.

Life, why do you drift away,
When within my complaints
Lies faithful breath.
Give me, happy consolation,
For in my sky
The night is so cruel.

Hear, my sad plea,
For perhaps later
I might no longer exist.
Soothe my pain,
For the sake of love
I want to live eternally.

Mi desventura by Washington F. Buasso Lepori, Orestes Cúfaro

Mi desventura is a Tango written by Washington F. Buasso Lepori, Orestes Cúfaro and composed by Orestes Cúfaro.



Story behind the Tango Mi desventura

“Mi desventura” which translates to “My Misfortune” in English, is a profound reflection of personal grief and lost love. Its lyrics speak of the narrator’s sole significant love in life and the loss of their last faith in love. As the lyrics unfold, they tell a story of longing for a pure, ideal love that has long been a dream but now seems unattainable. The desolation is compounded by the passing of time, depicted by the years that have “snowed upon my head,” signifying aging and the accompanying sorrow of the relentless march of time.



Symbolism of Mi desventura

The symbolism in “Mi desventura” is rich and poignant. The reference to snow on the head is a powerful metaphor for age and the weight of one’s experiences. The night falling on the soul symbolizes growing despair and the loss of hope. This tango also uses dusk as a symbol to represent the end of something beautiful – in this case, the narrator’s capacity for love and joy. Additionally, the lyrics call upon the concepts of being forgotten and losing the vivid feelings of the past, which can never return, thus enhancing the lyrical depth of irreversible loss and inevitability.



Mi desventura in historic Context

Recorded in 1942, during a period of global turmoil due to World War II, “Mi desventura” resonates with a collective sentiment of loss and melancholy. While Argentina was geopolitically distant from the frontlines, the cultural and economic impacts were palpable and possibly influenced the somber mood of this tango. The narrative of personal loss and longing for a past that can never return could also reflect a broader societal feeling of uncertainty and the desire for a return to better days.



Washington F. Buasso Lepori, Orestes Cúfaro

Washington F. Buasso Lepori and Orestes Cúfaro were significant figures in the world of tango, contributing through their profound lyricism and memorable compositions. This piece stands as an exemplar of their ability to touch upon universal themes of love, loss, and time.