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No me extraña

No me extraña is a Tango written by Alberto Celenza and recorded by Pedro Laurenz in 1940. The Tango No me extraña is written by Alberto Celenza, Pedro Laurenz has recorded No me extraña with the singer Juan Carlos Casas.
The piece titled “No Me Extraña,” translated to English as “It Doesn’t Surprise Me,” echoes a profound sense of resignation intertwined with acceptance. As the melody unfolds, it captures the inevitability of life’s turns, where each note reflects an understanding that change is constant. The music flows seamlessly, painting a picture of calm amidst unpredictability, gracefully embracing whatever comes next.

Tango

Style

Pedro Laurenz

Orchestra

Juan Carlos Casas

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Alberto Celenza

Composer

1940/1/25

Date

Juan Carlos Casas
Juan Carlos Casas
Pedro Laurenz
Pedro Laurenz

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No me extraña recorded by other Orchestras

No me extraña recorded by other Orchestras

1940/1/25 – De puro guapo – Pedro Laurenz
1940/1/24 – Luna (2) – Edgardo Donato
1940/1/24 – Triqui-tra – Edgardo Donato
1940/1/11 – Mi serenata – Edgardo Donato
1940/1/11 – Volveras pero cuando – Edgardo Donato
No me extrana – 1958/9/11 – Juan D-Arienzo – Jorge Valdez
No me extrana – 1940/1/25 – Pedro Laurenz – Juan Carlos Casas

Lyrics Translation of the Tango No me extraña

This is the translation of the Tango “No me extraña” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “No me extraña” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango No me extraña

Es inútil que me expliques
Lo que yo ya he comprendido,
Sobran todas las palabras
Cuando hiere el desamor.
No me extraña tu inconsciencia
Ni me extraña tu desvío,
Yo sé bien que no se puede
Gobernar al corazón.
Si mi orgullo te condena
Te perdona mi conciencia,
Es muy justo que te alejes
Si no sientes más amor.

No me extraña tu abandono
Pero extraño tu presencia,
Porque cuesta acostumbrarse
A la ausencia y al dolor.
Me quisiste, me dejaste,
Qué te puedo reprochar,
Hoy, estamos como antes
Volveremos a empezar.

No me extraña tu partida
Ni me asombra mi dolor,
Eso es cosa de la vida
Que hoy nos quita,
Lo que ayer nos dio.
Es por eso que te digo
Frente a frente y sin encono,
Que después de haber vivido
Por mi bien o por mi mal,
No me extraña tu abandono,
Porque en cosas del cariño
Nada tengo que extrañar.

English lyrics of the Tango "No me extraña"

It’s futile for you to explain
What I have already understood,
All words are superfluous
When unlove causes pain.
I’m not surprised by your thoughtlessness
Nor am I surprised by your straying,
I know well that one cannot
Control the heart.
If my pride condemns you
My conscience forgives you,
It’s only fair that you leave
If you feel no love anymore.

I’m not surprised by your leaving
But I miss your presence,
Because it’s hard to get used to
Absence and pain.
You loved me, you left me,
What can I blame you for,
Today, we’re back to square one
We’ll start over again.

I’m not surprised by your departure
Nor am I amazed by my pain,
That’s just part of life
Which today takes away,
What yesterday it gave.
That’s why I tell you
Face to face and without bitterness,
That after having lived
For my good or for my bad,
I’m not surprised by your abandonment,
Because in matters of affection
I have nothing to miss.

No me extraña by Carlos Bahr

No me extraña is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Alberto Celenza.



Story behind the Tango No me extraña

“No me extraña” translates to “It doesn’t surprise me” in English, reflecting a profound resignation and acceptance of a love that has faded. The lyrics express the speaker’s stoic acceptance of their partner’s fading affection and eventual departure. The speaker reveals a nuanced understanding of love’s transient nature, accepting both the pain of loss and the inevitability of change without bitterness.



Symbolism of No me extraña

The tango uses the symbolism of heartache and acceptance as central themes. Key phrases like “No me extraña tu abandono, pero extraño tu presencia,” which means “Your leaving doesn’t surprise me, but I miss your presence,” poignantly highlight the inner conflict of missing someone while accepting their departure. The use of contrasts between knowing and feeling, between intellectual acceptance and emotional longing, enriches the lyrical narrative, offering a deeper insight into the bittersweet experience of letting go.



No me extraña in historic Context

Released in 1940, “No me extraña” emerged during a rich period in Argentine tango history, reflecting the genre’s evolution into a global emblem of deep emotional expression. This period was marked by a wave of nostalgia and melancholy, often reflecting broader societal feelings of loss and disillusionment after the economic and political upheavals in Argentina during the 1930s. The lyrics encapsulate the individual feelings against a backdrop of collective societal experiences, making it a timeless piece that resonates with the struggles of love and loss.



Carlos Bahr

Carlos Bahr was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his deep, reflective, and often poignant lyrics in the tango genre.