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Milonga sentimental

Milonga sentimental is a Milonga written by Sebastián Piana and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1933. The Milonga Milonga sentimental is written by Sebastián Piana, Carlos Gardel has recorded Milonga sentimental with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas.
“Milonga Sentimental,” or “Sentimental Milonga,” evokes a dance of emotions, where nostalgia and longing intertwine. Its melody, rich with the weight of memory, carries the listener through a tapestry of heartfelt stories that linger in the air. Each note is a whisper of lost loves and dreams, echoing in the tender embrace of a melancholic rhythm.

Milonga

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas

Singer

Homero Manzi

Author

Sebastián Piana

Composer

1933/1/23

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Horacio Pettorosi, Domingo Julio Vivas
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Milonga sentimental recorded by other Orchestras

Milonga sentimental recorded by other Orchestras

1933/1/23 – La cancion de Buenos Aires – Carlos Gardel
1933/1/23 – Me enamore una vez – Carlos Gardel
1933/1/23 – Secreto – Carlos Gardel
1933/1/23 – Secreto (b) – Carlos Gardel
1933/1/25 – Melodia de arrabal – Carlos Gardel
Milonga sentimental – 1932/1/1 – Adolfo Carabelli – Carlos Lafuente
Milonga sentimental – 1933/1/23 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Angel Domingo Riverol
Horacio Pettorosi
Domingo Julio Vivas
Milonga sentimental – 1933/1/1 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Angel Domingo Riverol
Horacio Pettorosi
Domingo Julio Vivas
Milonga sentimental – 1933/2/9 – Francisco Canaro – Ernesto Fama
Angel Ramos

Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Milonga sentimental

This is the translation of the Milonga “Milonga sentimental” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Milonga sentimental” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Milonga sentimental

Milonga pa’ recordarte,

milonga sentimental.

Otros se quejan llorando,

yo canto por no llorar.

Tu amor se secó de golpe,

nunca dijiste por qué.

Yo me consuelo pensando

que fue traición de mujer.



Varón, pa’ quererte mucho,

varón, pa’ desearte el bien,

varón, pa’ olvidar agravios

porque ya te perdoné.

Tal vez no lo sepas nunca,

tal vez no lo puedas creer,

¡tal vez te provoque risa

verme tirao a tus pies!



Es fácil pegar un tajo

pa’ cobrar una traición,

o jugar en una daga

la suerte de una pasión.

Pero no es fácil cortarse

los tientos de un metejón,

cuando están bien amarrados

al palo del corazón.



Milonga que hizo tu ausencia.

Milonga de evocación.

Milonga para que nunca

la canten en tu balcón.

Pa’ que vuelvas con la noche

y te vayas con el sol.

Pa’ decirte que sí a veces

o pa’ gritarte que no.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Milonga sentimental"

Milonga to remind you,
milonga sentimental.
Others complain weeping,
I sing so I won’t cry.

Your love dried up suddenly,
you never said why.
I console myself thinking
it was a woman’s betrayal.

Man, to love you deeply,
man, to wish you well,
man, to forget grievances
because I have already forgiven you.
Maybe you’ll never know,
maybe you can’t believe,
maybe it makes you laugh
seeing me thrown at your feet!

It’s easy to strike a blow
to avenge a betrayal,
or to bet on a dagger
the fate of a passion.
But it’s not easy to cut
the ties of a deep affection,
when they are well tied
to the stake of the heart.

Milonga created by your absence.
Milonga of remembrance.
Milonga so that they never
sing it on your balcony.
For you to return with the night
and leave with the sun.
To tell you yes sometimes
or to shout no at you.

Milonga Sentimental by Homero Manzi

Milonga sentimental is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Sebastián Piana.



Story behind the Tango Milonga Sentimental

The lyrics of “Milonga Sentimental” tap deeply into themes of love, betrayal, and coping with loss. The song begins as a milonga, a folk musical form of the Rio de la Plata region, to remember and express sentimental feelings. The singer tells of love that abruptly ended without explanation, suggesting a betrayal that left deep emotional wounds. Despite this, there is an affirmation of forgiveness and the enduring pain of unrequited love which he says might even make the beloved laugh if she saw him at her feet.



Symbolism of Milonga Sentimental

The strong use of personal resolution and confrontation with one’s emotions marks this Milonga with profound symbolism. Phrases like “yo canto por no llorar” (I sing so as not to cry) and describing the heart being firmly tied with ‘tientos’ (leather thongs) evoke imagery of struggle and endurance in the face of emotional pain. The milonga becomes a tool for emotional expression, turning sorrow not into a quiet weeping but into an art form—a melodious defiance against the pain of betrayal.



Milonga Sentimental in Historic Context

When “Milonga Sentimental” was written in 1933, Argentina was experiencing significant political and social changes. This period in Argentine history was marked by the rise of nationalism and the subsequent ideological battles within the country. The personal betrayals narrated in the Milonga could be reflective of the broader betrayals felt at a societal level—where loyalties shifted and values were questioned. The framing of personal emotions in the context of music reflects both a personal and cultural response to uncertainty and change.



Homero Manzi

Homero Manzi was a renowned Argentine lyricist and filmmaker, notable for his profound contributions to the Tango genre. His lyrics often explore themes of love, nostalgia, and the soul of the Buenos Aires milieu.