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Mi dolor

Mi dolor is a Tango written by Carlos Marcucci and recorded by Héctor Varela in 1953. Héctor Varela has recorded Mi dolor as an instrumental Tango.
“Mi Dolor,” meaning “My Pain” in English, resonates with a deep and haunting melody that echoes the heart’s most concealed sorrows. This poignant piece captures the essence of longing and loss, where each note is wrought with the weight of unspoken grief. Through its stirring harmonies, it unveils the profound ache of memories that linger in the soul.

Tango

Style

Héctor Varela

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Manuel Meaños

Author

Carlos Marcucci

Composer

1953/6/16

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Héctor Varela
Héctor Varela

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Mi dolor recorded by other Orchestras

Mi dolor recorded by other Orchestras

1953/6/16 – Igual que dos palomas – Hector Varela
1953/6/16 – La taba – Hector Varela
1953/6/16 – Moneda de cobre – Hector Varela
1953/6/16 – Murio el malevo – Hector Varela
1953/6/16 – Volve mi negra – Hector Varela
Mi dolor – 1957/5/23 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
Mi dolor – 1985/1/1 – Jose Basso – Gloria Diaz
Mi dolor – 1953/6/16 – Hector Varela – Instrumental
Mi dolor – 1947/5/30 – Domingo Federico – Oscar Larroca
Mi dolor – 1950/10/27 – Julio De Caro – Orlando Verri

Letra del Tango Mi dolor

Vuelvo de tierras muy lejanas donde ayer

fuera a buscar olvido a mi dolor,

consuelo al alma que sufrió, al creer

en los engaños y promesas del amor.

Rumbo al olvido, que es un bálsamo al sufrir,

partí llevando en mi amargura

el cruel recuerdo de la ventura

que en otros tiempos junto a ti creí vivir.



Fui

esclavo de tu corazón

y a tus caprichos yo cedí

y me pagaste con traición.

Hoy, curada mi alma de su herida,

pienso que nunca he de volver

a mendigar tu querer.

Porque allá donde fui

mis pesares a olvidar

del amor conocí

las delicias hasta embriagar.

Mi dolor llegó a curar.

Mi pasión sólo dio

los sentidos para amar,

pero mi alma dejó

su pureza conservar

y así pronto llegó

sus tristezas a olvidar.



Pero hoy te he visto junto a mi lado pasar.

Mi corazón tan rápido latió

que aquella herida que creí curar

ante tu vista de improviso se entreabrió,

pues no bastaron para calmar mi dolor

ni las caricias ni el olvido.

De nuevo sufro por ser querido

y hoy, como entonces, soy esclavo de tu amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mi dolor"

I return from far-off lands where yesterday

I sought to find forgetfulness for my pain,

consolation for a soul that suffered, believing

in the deceptions and promises of love.

Heading towards oblivion, which is a balm for suffering,

I departed, carrying in my bitterness

the cruel memory of the fortune

that in times past I believed to live beside you.

I was
a slave to your heart
and to your whims, I yielded
and you repaid me with betrayal.
Now, my soul healed from its wound,
I think I shall never return
to beg for your love.

Because there, where I went
to forget my sorrows,
from love, I knew
the delights until intoxication.
It healed my pain.
My passion only gave
the senses to love,
but my soul kept
its purity
and thus soon came
to forget its sadness.

But today I saw you pass by my side.
My heart beat so fast
that the wound I thought was healed
suddenly reopened at your sight,
for neither caresses nor forgetting
were enough to soothe my pain.
Again I suffer to be loved
and today, as then, I am a slave to your love.

Mi dolor by Manuel Meaños

Mi dolor is a Tango written by Manuel Meaños and composed by Carlos Marcucci.

Story behind the Tango Mi dolor

The tango speaks from the heart of someone who, haunted by a painful love affair, departs seeking solace in distant lands. The song begins with the poignant journey of trying to escape the clutches of a painful past through physical distance, only to realize that such wounds of the heart aren’t easily healed by mere geography. As the lyrics unfold, the protagonist shares his experience of being betrayed in love, depicting the depth of his emotional wound which he initially thought cured upon his return, was instantly reopened by the mere sight of his former lover.

Symbolism of Mi dolor

‘Mi dolor,’ translating to ‘My Pain’ in English, symbolizes deep emotional anguish caused by love’s betrayals. The journey to distant lands represents a quest for healing, and a struggle to escape from the emotional chains of a past lover. The contrasting experiences of attempting to find joy in new relationships (‘del amor conocí las delicias hasta embriagar’), and yet being unable to forget the old love, provide a rich canvas exploring themes of memory, longing, and hurt. Key phrases like “esclavo de tu corazón” (slave to your heart) and “curada mi alma de su herida” (my soul healed of its wound) enhance the drama of a heart that remains captive and a wound that reopens.

Mi dolor in historic Context

The mid-20th century Argentina was a time of significant cultural development, including tango which encapsulated the feelings of the people and precisely portrayed societal narratives through dance and lyrics. In this historical context, ‘Mi dolor’ reflects not only personal pain but also a broader cultural expression of loss and recovery post the chaotic effects of World War II, where many sought to rebuild their lives and find new meanings amidst the memories of past hardships.

Manuel Meaños

Manuel Meaños was a notable figure in the Argentine tango scene, recognized for his deep emotional narratives embedded within tango lyrics.