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Mi refugio

Mi refugio is a Tango written by Juan Carlos Cobián and recorded by Adolfo Carabelli in 1931. The Tango Mi refugio is written by Juan Carlos Cobián, Adolfo Carabelli has recorded Mi refugio with the singer Alberto Gómez.
“Mi Refugio,” or “My Refuge,” is a tender embrace spun into melody, offering solace amid life’s tempestuous dance. This piece serves as a sanctuary for the soul, where every note weaves a tapestry of comfort and familiarity. It invites the listener to find peace within its harmonies, a gentle reminder of the heart’s true home.

Tango

Style

Adolfo Carabelli

Orchestra

Alberto Gómez

Singer

Pedro Numa Córdoba

Author

Juan Carlos Cobián

Composer

1931/9/4

Date

Alberto Gómez
Alberto Gómez
Adolfo Carabelli
Adolfo Carabelli

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Mi refugio recorded by other Orchestras

Mi refugio recorded by other Orchestras

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Mi refugio – 1941/4/18 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Mi refugio – 1952/10/27 – Carlos di Sarli – Instrumental
Mi refugio – 1970/12/28 – Anibal Troilo – Instrumental
Mi refugio – 1979/11/6 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Mi refugio – 1980/1/1 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
Mi refugio – 1957/1/1 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
Mi refugio – 1931/9/4 – Adolfo Carabelli – Alberto Gomez
Mi refugio – 1950/6/21 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mi refugio

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

Letra del Tango Mi refugio

Ya se acabó de la farra el dulce encanto

con que embriagué mi juventud,

aquellas locas correrías

ya se acabaron para nunca más volver.

No soy aquel mocito alegre

que todo a risa lo tomó,

pues voy rumbeando a ser de papacito

a comprar nenes y a ser un “buen señor”.



Supe,

brindar con idolatría,

con cariño y alegría

las ansias de mi querer.

Siempre,

fui noble y fui generoso,

y en mi dorada bohemia

junto al placer vienen los sinsabores,

junto al dolor yo supe de alegrías

y ahora que soy un canto bien rodado

busco el calor del amoroso hogar.



Lindo

refugio de mis amores,

rodeado de hermosas flores

adonde vibra un querer.

Siempre,

yo he de buscar en tu amparo

pa’ mi vejez el reparo,

pa’l dolor el dulce lenitivo

de tu fragante aroma de azucena,

donde está el alma bella, blanca y buena

de esa mujer que es pura como el sol.



Y ahora que soy un mozo grande y serio

que visto smoking y jaquet

que todos me dicen “don Fulano”

me causa espanto, pensar lo que fui ayer…

Ya voy rumbeando para viejo

y hay que sujetar el motor,

para vivir la vida noble y sana

de mi refugio, que es mi sueño de amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mi refugio"

The sweet charm of revelry has ended,
with which I intoxicated my youth,
those crazy escapades
are over, never to return.

I am no longer that cheerful young man
who took everything with a laugh,
instead, I am heading to be a daddy,
to buy babies, and to be a “good sir.”

I knew
how to toast with idolatry,
with kindness and joy,
the cravings of my love.
Always,
I was noble and was generous,
and in my golden bohemia,
alongside pleasure came troubles,
alongside pain I knew of joys,
and now that I am a well-rounded song,
I seek the warmth of a loving home.

Lovely
refuge of my loves,
surrounded by beautiful flowers
where a love vibrates.
Always,
I shall seek your shelter
for the repair of my old age,
for pain the sweet relief
of your fragrant lily scent,
where lives the beautiful, white, and good soul
of that woman who is pure as the sun.

And now that I am a mature and serious man,
wearing tuxedo and jacket,
and everyone calls me “Mr. So-and-So,”
it frightens me to think of what I was yesterday…
I am moving towards old age
and need to curb the engine,
to live the noble and healthy life
of my refuge, which is my dream of love.

Mi Refugio by Pedro Numa Córdoba

Mi Refugio is a Tango written by Pedro Numa Córdoba and composed by Juan Carlos Cobián.



Story behind the Tango Mi Refugio

‘Mi Refugio’ reflects a profound personal transformation and a yearning for stability after a life of youthful excess. The lyrics explore the narrator’s past indiscretions and revelry, marking a powerful contrast between his reckless youth and his current desire for a serene, family-oriented life. This tango outlines a journey from careless youthful pleasures to seeking refuge in a loving, peaceful home atmosphere, symbolized by the embrace of a good and pure woman.



Symbolism of Mi Refugio

The central theme of refuge in the song could be seen as a metaphor not only for the physical home but also for the emotional sanctuary found in committed love and family life. The ‘beautiful flowers’ and the ‘fragrant scent of lily’ symbolize purity and the beauty of a sincere and wholehearted romantic commitment. The repeated invocation of ‘refugio’ (refuge) underscores a longing for a dependable and safe space, resonating with anyone who has felt the need to find peace after a turbulent period.



Mi Refugio in Historic Context

Composed in 1931, “Mi Refugio” was written in a post-World War I Argentina, during a time of significant social and economic shifts. This period saw the growth of the middle class and urbanization, which influenced the tango scene, transforming it from a dance of the lower classes to a broader cultural phenomenon. Against this backdrop, the lyrics might mirror a collective societal shift towards stability and domesticity, characterizing the aspirations of many during this era of recovery and change.



Pedro Numa Córdoba

Pedro Numa Córdoba was an established lyrical composer in the Argentine tango scene, known for his deep and introspective approach to tango music.