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Nunca tuvo novio

Nunca tuvo novio is a Tango written by Agustín Bardi and recorded by Lucio Demare in 1957. Lucio Demare has recorded Nunca tuvo novio as an instrumental Tango.
The piece “Nunca tuvo novio,” meaning “Never Had a Boyfriend,” is a lyrical journey through longing and solitude. It captures the gentle melancholy of unrequited dreams and untold stories, evoking a dance of hope and heartache. The melodies weave a tale of what-could-have-beens, resonating with every soul who has ever danced alone.

Tango

Style

Lucio Demare

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Enrique Cadícamo

Author

Agustín Bardi

Composer

1957/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Lucio Demare
Lucio Demare

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Nunca tuvo novio recorded by other Orchestras

Nunca tuvo novio recorded by other Orchestras

1957/1/1 – Dandy – Lucio Demare
1957/1/1 – La calle sin sueno – Lucio Demare
1957/1/1 – Luna – Lucio Demare
1957/1/1 – Malena – Lucio Demare
1957/1/1 – Manana zarpa un barco – Lucio Demare
Nunca tuvo novio – 1957/1/1 – Lucio Demare – Instrumental
Nunca tuvo novio – 1943/4/16 – Pedro Laurenz – Alberto Podesta
Nunca tuvo novio – 1959/9/14 – Jose De Alto (Dir. Jose Basso) – Instrumental
Nunca tuvo novio – 1947/9/24 – Francini-Pontier – Roberto Rufino
Nunca tuvo novio – 1930/11/27 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Carlos Lafuente

Letra del Tango Nunca tuvo novio

Pobre solterona te has quedado
sin ilusión, sin fe…
Tu corazón de angustias se ha enfermado,
puesta de sol es hoy tu vida trunca.
Sigues como entonces, releyendo
el novelón sentimental,
en el que una niña aguarda en vano
consumida por un mal de amor.

En la soledad
de tu pieza de soltera está el dolor.
Triste realidad
es el fin de tu jornada sin amor…
Lloras y al llorar
van las lágrimas temblando tu emoción;
en las hojas de tu viejo novelón
te ves sin fuerza palpitar.
Deja de llorar
por el príncipe soñado que no fue
junto a ti a volcar
el rimero melodioso de su voz.
Tras el ventanal,
mientras pega la llovizna en el cristal
con tus ojos más nublados de dolor
soñás un paisaje de amor.

Nunca tuvo novio, ¡pobrecita!
¿Por qué el amor no fue
a su jardin humilde de muchacha
a reanimar las flores de sus años?.
¡Yo, con mi montón de desengaños
igual que vos, vivo sin luz,
sin una caricia venturosa
que haga olvidar mi cruz!

English lyrics of the Tango "Nunca tuvo novio"

Poor old maid, you’ve remained
without dreams, without faith…
Your heart, sickened by anguish,
your life now a sunset cut short.
You continue as before, re-reading
the sentimental novel,
in which a girl waits in vain
consumed by a malady of love.

In the solitude
of your single room lies the pain.
Sad reality
is the end of your loveless journey…
You cry and as you cry
your tears tremble with emotion;
in the pages of your old novel
you feel yourself weakly throb.
Stop crying
for the dreamed prince who never came
to pour out
the melodious heap of his voice.
Behind the window pane,
while drizzle hits the glass
with your eyes clouded more by pain
you dream a landscape of love.

You never had a boyfriend, poor thing!
Why did love not go
to your humble girl’s garden
to revive the flowers of your years?
I, with my heap of disillusionments
just like you, live without light,
without a fortunate caress
that makes me forget my cross!

Nunca tuvo novio by Enrique Cadícamo

Nunca tuvo novio is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Agustín Bardi.

Story behind the Tango Nunca tuvo novio

“Nunca tuvo novio,” which translates to “She never had a boyfriend,” poignantly narrates the somber tale of a woman whose life has seemingly passed by without the fulfillment of romantic love. Throughout the lyrics, the woman’s heartache is symbolized through her solitary life and retreat into romantic novels, which only serve to echo her unmet desires. The story delves deeply into themes of loneliness, unattained love, and the quiet despair of living a life untouched by the warmth of a loving partnership.

Symbolism of Nunca tuvo novio

The lyrics employ potent symbolism to enhance the storytelling. Key phrases such as “puesta de sol es hoy tu vida trunca” (today your shortened life is like a sunset) and “en las hojas de tu viejo novelón te ves sin fuerza palpitar” (in the pages of your old novel, you feel your heartbeat weakening) evoke the fading hopes and dreams of the protagonist. The sunset depicts the closing chapters of her life, suggesting that her prime years are behind her, marred by unfulfilled dreams. The old romantic novel symbolizes her unrequited desires and the emotional sustenance she seeks from fictional narratives akin to her own.

Nunca tuvo novio in historic Context

Recorded in 1957 Argentina, a period and place rich in cultural expression, particularly through tango that often explored themes of melancholy, nostalgia, and love. During this time, societal expectations placed significant emphasis on romantic relationships and marriage as milestones for women. The song’s portrayal of a woman who never experienced love reflects a poignant narrative about societal norms and personal tragedy, resonating deeply with the listener and offering insight into the emotional landscapes faced by many during that era.

Enrique Cadícamo

Enrique Cadícamo was a prominent Argentine lyricist and poet, renowned for his contributions to the world of Tango music.