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Olvido

Olvido is a Tango written by Luis Rubistein and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1968. The Tango Olvido is written by Luis Rubistein, Armando Pontier has recorded Olvido with the singer Roberto Goyeneche.
“Olvido,” meaning “Forgetfulness” in English, evokes a poignant dance of memories fading into the shadowy corners of the heart. The music weaves a tapestry of longing, where each note whispers of love lost to the sands of time. In its melodies, one can find the bittersweet beauty of letting go, yet holding on to the echoes of what once was.

Tango

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche

Singer

Luis César Amadori

Author

Luis Rubistein

Composer

1968/9/23

Date

Roberto Goyeneche
Roberto Goyeneche
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Olvido

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

Letra del Tango Olvido

Si pensara alguna vez en lo que fui

no tendría ni la fuerza de vivir…

Pero yo sé que hay que olvidar

y olvido sin protestar.

En la obscura caravana de dolor

de los hombres que perdieron el hogar,

sin blasfemar, sin un rencor,

voy solo con mi canción.



Nadie pregunta

lo que he sido en el pasado,

si fui rico, si fui honrado,

si hubo sedas en mi cuna.

A nadie importa

quién soy yo, de donde vengo,

y si alguno se me acerca

me pregunta cuánto tengo…

Miran los trapos

que delatan mi pobreza de hoy

y en esos trapos lee la gente

cuánto valgo y quién soy…

Pero no importa,

para mí que lo he vivido,

yo sé todo lo que he sido,

lo que nunca más seré…



Es por eso que mi boca no dirá

el secreto de un pasado que perdí…

Fui gran señor, creo en un Dios

que a veces me niega el pan…

Y en la obscura caravana de dolor

de los hombres que perdieron el hogar,

sin blasfemar, sin un rencor,

voy solo con mi canción.

English lyrics of the Tango "Olvido"

If I ever thought of what I once was
I wouldn’t even have the strength to live…
But I know that we must forget
and I forget without complaint.

In the dark caravan of pain
of the men who lost their homes,
without blasphemy, without bitterness,
I go alone with my song.

No one asks
what I was in the past,
if I was rich, if I was honest,
if there were silks in my cradle.
No one cares
who I am, where I come from,
and if someone approaches me
they ask how much I have…
They look at the rags
that betray my present poverty
and in those rags people read
how much I’m worth and who I am…
But it doesn’t matter,
to me who has lived it,
I know all that I have been,
what I will never be again…

That’s why my mouth won’t tell
the secret of a past that I lost…
I was a great lord, I believe in a God
who sometimes denies me bread…
And in the dark caravan of pain
of the men who lost their homes,
without blasphemy, without bitterness,
I go alone with my song.

Olvido by Luis César Amadori

Olvido is a Tango written by Luis César Amadori and composed by Luis Rubistein.



Story behind the Tango Olvido

The tango “Olvido” delves into the themes of memory, identity, and the existential journey of moving past one’s previous life. With its melancholic tone, it narrates the story of a person who makes a conscious choice to forget his past to continue living. The lyrics express the pain and resilience in the face of life-altering changes, reflecting on the loss of status, comfort, and possibly the betrayal of faith. The title “Olvido,” which translates to “Forgetfulness” or “Oblivion” in English, encapsulates the main theme of the tango: the necessity and burden of having to forget one’s past life to survive the present.



Symbolism of Olvido

The lyrics of “Olvido” teem with symbolic elements that intensify the emotional weight of the song. The “obscura caravana de dolor” symbolizes a grim journey shared with others who have faced similar fates of displacement and loss. This imagery brings a communal sense of suffering and solidarity among the forsaken. Amidst this, the protagonist’s silent resilience — “sin blasfemar, sin un rencor” (without blasphemy, without any bitterness) — represents a profound personal strength and acceptance of fate. Notably, the contrast between his past and present self, emphasized by the mention of “si hubo sedas en mi cuna” (if there were silks in my cradle), showcases the drastic fall from grace and the societal indifference to his previous identity and dignity.



Olvido in Historic Context

Written and recorded in 1968 in Argentina, “Olvido” emerged during a turbulent period marked by political unrest and social changes. This was a time when many Argentinans faced economic hardships and displacement, mirroring the experiences of the protagonist in the tango. The historical context illuminates the song’s deep explorations of loss and societal disinterest in one’s past, portraying how external turmoil can reshape personal identities and social roles. It reflects a universal storyline of human resilience and the ongoing quest for dignity amidst adversity.



Luis César Amadori

Luis César Amadori was an influential Argentine tango lyricist and filmmaker, known for his poignant and emotively rich lyrics.