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Murió la vecinita

Murió la vecinita is a Tango written by Juan Ghio and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1935. The Tango Murió la vecinita is written by Juan Ghio, Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Murió la vecinita with the singer Alberto Gómez.
“Murió la vecinita” translates to “The Little Neighbor Died” in English. This evocative title suggests a poignant story, where the passing of a familiar figure stirs a community’s heart, leaving echoes of laughter and shared memories in its wake. The melody may weave a tapestry of nostalgia and loss, while also celebrating the joy of everyday connections.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Alberto Gómez

Singer

Nolo López

Author

Juan Ghio

Composer

1935/2/21

Date

Alberto Gómez
Alberto Gómez
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Murió la vecinita

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

Letra del Tango Murió la vecinita

Qué pálida que estaba la linda vecinita
lloraba amargamente en brazos del dolor,
había en su ojazos no sé qué cosa extraña
así como un recuerdo que el tiempo lo borró.
Tenía entre sus brazos un cacho de su vida
tesoro que ella amaba, con todo el corazón.
En su tierno regazo, celosa, lo acunaba
y mientras se dormía cantaba esta canción:

Duérmase mi nena,
duérmase mi amor,
duerma tranquilita
que la cuido yo.
Duérmase mi nena,
duérmase nomás,
que mañana viene
su lindo papá.

(Recitado)
Volvé de nuevo, te ruego,
que la Pirucha te quiere ver,
todas las noches te está llamando,
vení, papito, venime a ver.

Ansiosa lo esperaba y, al ver que no volvía,
la pobre, de tristeza, un día se enfermó
ya no se oía el canto de todas las mañanas
cuando a su linda nena cantaba el arrorró.
Anoche, en el silencio, mientras todos dormían
oyeron los vecinos el eco de una voz…
La pobre madrecita clamaba: ¡Virgen mía!
¡Recuérdale a mi nena esta santa canción!

Duérmase mi nena,
duérmase mi amor,
duerma tranquilita
que la cuido yo.

English lyrics of the Tango "Murió la vecinita"

How pale the lovely neighbor girl was,
She wept bitterly in the arms of pain,
There was in her big eyes something strange,
Like a memory that time had erased.
She held a piece of her life in her arms,
A treasure she loved with all her heart.
Jealously in her tender lap, she cradled him,
And as he fell asleep, she sang this song:

Sleep, my baby,
Sleep, my love,
Sleep peacefully,
I’m watching over you.
Sleep, my baby,
Just go to sleep,
Tomorrow your dear daddy
Will come.

(Spoken)
Come back, I beg you,
For Pirucha wants to see you,
Every night she calls for you,
Come, daddy, come see me.

She anxiously awaited him, and seeing he did not return,
The poor woman, from sadness, one day fell ill
No longer was the song heard from every morning
When to her beautiful girl she sang this lullaby.
Last night, in the silence, while everyone slept,
The neighbors heard the echo of a voice…
The poor mother cried out: “My Virgin!
Remind my girl of this holy song!”

Sleep, my baby,
Sleep, my love,
Sleep peacefully,
I’m watching over you.

Murió la vecinita by Nolo López

Murió la vecinita is a Tango written by Nolo López and composed by Juan Ghio.

Story behind the Tango Murió la vecinita

The lyrics of “Murió la vecinita” narrate the poignant tale of a young mother’s suffering and eventual demise in anticipation of her partner’s return. Portrayed through a lullaby she sings to her child, the narrative captures both the tenderness and tragedy of their lives. The phrase “Qué pálida que estaba la linda vecinita” sets the tone, revealing the distressing condition of the mother, both physically and emotionally. It invokes empathy and adds depth to the unfolding narrative of despair and longing for a lost partner.


Symbolism of Murió la vecinita

Symbolically, the lyrics intertwine motherhood and separation in depicting a profound human experience. The lullaby “Duérmase mi nena” is layered with symbolism, where sleep represents both peace for the child and an escape from reality for the mother. The lines “Duérmase mi nena, duérmase mi amor, duerma tranquilita que la cuido yo,” not only assure the child of maternal protection but also reflect her deep desires for normalcy and safety. The repeated plea for her partner’s return in the sung dialogue highlights the fragility of hope.


Murió la vecinita in historic Context

Set in the mid-1930s Argentina, the song “Murió la vecinita” reflects a period marked by societal transformation and the emergence of Tango as a powerful cultural expression. This era, while witnessing economic hardships due to the Great Depression, also saw a blossoming of artistic expressions that conveyed complex human emotions and societal situations. The tango, often a medium to explore themes of love, loss, and despair, serves here as a window into the intimate struggles of everyday people, making personal stories resonate universally.


Nolo López

A prominent figure in the Tango genre, Nolo López was known for his evocative lyrics that often captured the essence of human emotions and socio-cultural narratives prevalent during his time.