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Mi noche triste

Mi noche triste is a Tango written by Samuel Castriota and recorded by José Basso in 1948. The Tango Mi noche triste is written by Samuel Castriota, José Basso has recorded Mi noche triste with the singer Francisco Fiorentino.
“Mi noche triste,” or “My Sad Night,” captures a haunting tale of longing and heartache. In the somber melodies and plaintive lyrics, the night becomes a canvas for solitude and nostalgia, painting vivid memories of love lost. This evocative piece resonates deeply, echoing the melancholy of a solitary heart yearning for what once was.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Francisco Fiorentino

Singer

Pascual Contursi

Author

Samuel Castriota

Composer

1948/1/1

Date

Francisco Fiorentino
Francisco Fiorentino
José Basso
José Basso

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Mi noche triste recorded by other Orchestras

Mi noche triste recorded by other Orchestras

1948/1/1 – Dos que se aman – Jose Basso
1948/1/1 – Se han sentado las carretas – Jose Basso
1948/1/1 – Sentimiento gaucho – Jose Basso
1948/1/5 – Carriego – Miguel Calo
1947/12/23 – Ladron de suenos – Juan D-Arienzo
Mi noche triste – 1949/6/30 – Anibal Troilo – Edmundo Rivero
Mi noche triste – 1965/11/18 – Juan D-Arienzo – Armando Laborde
Mi noche triste – 1979/12/27 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Mi noche triste – 1942/5/13 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Oscar Serpa
Mi noche triste – 1964/5/1 – Alfredo De Angelis – Juan Carlos Godoy
Mi noche triste – 1948/1/1 – Jose Basso – Francisco Fiorentino
Mi noche triste – 1949/2/15 – Florindo Sassone – Jorge Casal
Mi noche triste – 1970/4/28 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Mi noche triste – 1949/2/21 – Francisco Rotundo – Floreal Ruiz

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mi noche triste

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

Letra del Tango Mi noche triste

Percanta que me amuraste
en lo mejor de mi vida,
dejándome el alma herida
y espina en el corazón,
sabiendo que te quería,
que vos eras mi alegría
y mi sueño abrasador,
para mí ya no hay consuelo
y por eso me encurdelo
pa’olvidarme de tu amor.

Cuando voy a mi cotorro
y lo veo desarreglado,
todo triste, abandonado,
me dan ganas de llorar;
me detengo largo rato
campaneando tu retrato
pa poderme consolar.

Ya no hay en el bulín
aquellos lindos frasquitos
, arreglados con moñitos
todos del mismo color.
El espejo está empañado
y parece que ha llorado
por la ausencia de tu amor.

De noche, cuando rne acuesto
no puedo cerrar la puerta,
porque dejándola abierta
me hago ilusión que volvés.
Siempre llevo bizcochitos
pa tomar con matecitos
como si estuvieras vos,
y si vieras la catrera
cómo se pone cabrera
cuando no nos ve a los dos.

La guitarra, en el ropero
todavía está colgada:
nadie en ella canta nada
ni hace sus cuerdas vibrar.
Y la lámpara del cuarto
también tu ausencia ha sentido
porque su luz no ha querido
mi noche triste alumbrar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mi noche triste"

Girl who left me
in my life’s prime,
leaving my soul wounded
and thorns in my heart,
knowing I loved you,
you were my joy
and my passionate dream,
for me there is no comfort,
and that is why I drown my sorrows
to forget your love.

When I go to my small room
and see it disheveled,
all sad, abandoned,
it makes me want to cry;
I pause for a long time
gazing at your portrait
to find some solace.

There are no longer in the room
those pretty little bottles,
arranged with ribbons
all of the same color.
The mirror is fogged
and it seems to have wept
for the absence of your love.

At night, when I go to bed
I cannot close the door,
because leaving it open
I indulge the illusion that you’ll return.
I always have little biscuits
to drink with mate
as if you were here,
and if you saw the cot
how restless it becomes
when it doesn’t see us both.

The guitar, in the closet
is still hanging:
no one sings to it
nor makes its strings vibrate.
And the lamp in the room
also felt your absence
because it did not want
to light up my sad night.

Mi noche triste by Pascual Contursi

Mi noche triste is a Tango written by Pascual Contursi and composed by Samuel Castriota.



Story behind the Tango Mi noche triste

“Mi noche triste” (My Sad Night) captures a narrative of heartbreak and solitude experienced by the singer after being left by his beloved. The lyrics reflect on the emotional and physical remnants of a love that has ended, using vivid descriptions of their shared living space now deserted and filled with memories. The person recalls the personal impacts of this separation, marked by a sense of profound loss and an ongoing struggle to find solace and closure.



Symbolism of Mi noche triste

The use of household items and setups in the lyrics symbolize deeper emotional states. For instance, the disarranged and abandoned “cotorro” (small room or home) symbolizes the disruption and disorder in the singer’s life post-separation. The “bizcochitos” (small biscuits) and “matecitos” (small cups of mate) left untouched suggest a longing for their shared rituals and moments. The unplayed guitar hanging silent in the closet represents the loss of music and joy that the companion brought into his life. The “lámpara” (lamp) that refuses to illuminate his sad night metaphorically enhances the darkness engulfing his life, signifying a loss of light and hope after his partner’s departure.



Mi noche triste in historical context

Mi noche triste, penned and recorded in the mid-20th century, embodies the emotive and often melancholic soul of Tango, an art form deeply ingrained in Argentine culture. The era was marked by significant social and cultural shifts in Argentina, and Tango music provided a poignant outlet for expressing personal despair, transformations, and the ennui of urban life. This song, like many others from the period, taps into common human emotions, making it relatable and reflective of broader societal sentiments.



Pascual Contursi

Pascual Contursi was a key figure in the history of tango, known for integrating lunfardo (Buenos Aires slang) into his lyrics and establishing a narrative style that became a staple in Tango compositions.