Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ

Mi refugio

Mi refugio is a Tango written by Juan Carlos Cobián and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1952. Carlos di Sarli has recorded Mi refugio as an instrumental Tango.
“Mi Refugio,” or “My Refuge” in English, is a soulful melody that wraps around the heart like a comforting embrace. In its notes, one can find solace from the chaos of the world, a place where emotions are gently cradled. This piece invites you to escape into its warm embrace, offering a sanctuary from life’s storms.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Pedro Numa Córdoba

Author

Juan Carlos Cobián

Composer

1952/10/27

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

Discover Other Orchestras

Miguel Caló – Aquel viejo tango – 1967/9/12
Miguel Caló – Cómo le digo a la vieja – 1954/6/15
Miguel Caló – Sueña (Toi seul) – 1954/10/13
Miguel Caló – En fa menor – 1969/5/15
Miguel Caló – Adiós pampa mía – 1964/3/13
Juan D’Arienzo – Remembranza (Remembranzas) – 1964/9/25
Juan D’Arienzo – Cuánto te extraño vida mía – 1965/11/18
Juan D’Arienzo – El arroyito – 1970/12/16
Juan D’Arienzo – Valsecito criollo – 1937/7/26
Juan D’Arienzo – Qué apuro tengo – 1948/6/15
Francisco Rotundo – Infamia – 1953/4/6
Francisco Rotundo – Sur – 1948/12/14
Francisco Rotundo – Primero él – 1949/1/1
Francisco Rotundo – Al fin de cuentas – 1957/1/22
Francisco Rotundo – Muriéndome de amor – 1956/12/5
José Garcia – Lloran las campanas – 1944/6/1
José Garcia – Prestame tu pañuelo – 1942/6/17
José Garcia – El distinguido ciudadano – 1942/4/17
José Garcia – Solo compasion – 1942/6/17
José Garcia – Lagarterana – 1942/3/17

Recommended

These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.

Mi refugio recorded by other Orchestras

Mi refugio recorded by other Orchestras

1952/10/27 – Champagne tango – Carlos di Sarli
1952/10/27 – Bar Exposicion – Carlos di Sarli
1952/10/27 – Pimienta – Carlos di Sarli
1952/10/24 – A la guardia vieja – Francini-Pontier
1952/10/24 – Tenemos que abrirnos – Francini-Pontier
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

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 the revelry has ended now
with which I intoxicated my youth,
those crazy adventures
are over, never to return.
I’m no longer that joyful lad
who laughed at everything,
for I’m heading to be a little daddy,
to buy kids and to be a “good gentleman”.

I knew,
to toast with idolatry,
with affection and joy
the desires of my love.
Always,
I was noble and generous,
and in my golden bohemia
joys came along with bitterness,
amid pain, I knew of happiness
and now that I’m a well-traveled song
I seek the warmth of a loving home.

Beautiful
refuge of my loves,
surrounded by beautiful flowers
where love vibrates.
Always,
I shall seek in your shelter
for my old age the repair,
for pain the sweet remedy
of your fragrant lily aroma
where the beautiful, pure, and kind soul resides
of that woman who is pure as the sun.

And now that I’m a mature and serious lad
who wears a tuxedo and tails
that everyone calls me “Mr. So-and-So”
it frightens me to think of who I was yesterday…
I’m heading towards old age
and must slow down the engine,
to live a noble and healthy life
of my refuge, which is my dream of love.

Mi refugio by Unknown

Mi refugio is a Tango written by Unknown and composed by Juan Carlos Cobián.

Story behind the Tango Mi refugio

The tango “Mi refugio” narrates the internal journey of a man reflecting on his past youthful indulgences and the fleeting pleasures he once prioritized. As he comes to terms with the passage of time, he seeks solace in a more serene and enduring love. The lyrics vividly capture a transition from the zestful days of his youth to a more mature longing for stability and genuine affection. This introspective piece serves as both a confession and a celebration of the wisdom gained with age and experience.

Symbolism of Mi refugio

“Mi refugio” is rich with symbolic language that enhances its deeper meanings. The “dulce encanto” of the “farra” symbolizes the temporary allure of youthful hedonism, while the “lindo refugio de mis amores” represents a sanctuary of genuine love and tranquility. The imagery of “hermosas flores” and “fragante aroma de azucena” conveys purity and peace, contrasting with the earlier chaotic escapades. Key phrases such as “brindar con idolatría” and “dorada bohemia” illustrate a life once filled with exuberance and excess, now tempered by a desire for a “calor del amoroso hogar.” The lyrics speak to the universal human quest for fulfillment through personal growth and emotional depth.

Mi refugio in historic Context

Written in 1952, “Mi refugio” is set in Buenos Aires, a vibrant cultural heart of Argentina renowned for its passionate tango scene. During this era, the city was a melting pot of cultural evolution and dynamic social changes. The song’s themes reflect a post-war society grappling with modernity and identity, where individuals were often caught between the liberation of past revelries and the responsibilities of settled life. The choice of attire mentioned, such as “smoking y jaquet,” suggests a shift towards a more refined, societal acceptance, embodying the transformation from carefree youth to respectable adulthood in a rapidly evolving world.

Composer Overview

Juan Carlos Cobián was a distinguished Argentine composer and pianist known for his contribution to tango music, particularly for his innovative, emotive compositions that left a lasting impact on the genre.