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Paciencia

Paciencia is a Tango written by Juan D’Arienzo and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1972. The Tango Paciencia is written by Juan D’Arienzo, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Paciencia with the singer Carlos Aguirre.
“Paciencia,” meaning “Patience” in English, weaves a tale of waiting and enduring. Each note slowly unfurls a story of silent strength, a gentle reminder to embrace the passage of time. With every rise and fall, the music whispers that true beauty often finds its home in the quiet persistence of the heart.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Aguirre

Singer

Francisco Gorrindo

Author

Juan D'Arienzo

Composer

1972/7/18

Date

Carlos Aguirre
Carlos Aguirre
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Paciencia recorded by other Orchestras

Paciencia recorded by other Orchestras

1972/7/17 – Si se calla el cantor – Osvaldo Pugliese
1972/7/17 – Tormento – Osvaldo Pugliese
1972/8/3 – Amor en voz baja (Speak Softly Love) – Alfredo De Angelis
1972/6/26 – El andariego – Osvaldo Pugliese
1972/6/26 – La revancha – Osvaldo Pugliese
Paciencia – 1937/10/29 – Juan D-Arienzo – Enrique Carbel
Paciencia – 1951/9/14 – Juan D-Arienzo – Alberto Echague
Paciencia – 1961/8/10 – Juan D-Arienzo – Horacio Palma
Paciencia – 1970/12/16 – Juan D-Arienzo – Alberto Echague
Paciencia – 2015/1/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Fernando Rodas
Paciencia – 1972/7/18 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Aguirre
Paciencia – 1951/10/26 – Hector Varela – Rodolfo Lesica

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Paciencia

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

Letra del Tango Paciencia

Anoche, de nuevo te vieron mis ojos;
anoche, de nuevo te tuve a mi lao.
¡Pa qué te habré visto si, después de todo,
fuimos dos extraños mirando el pasao!
Ni vos sos la misma, ni yo soy el mismo.. .
¡Los años! … ¡La vida!… ¡Quién sabe lo qué!…
De una vez por todas mejor la franqueza:
yo y vos no podemos volver al ayer.

Paciencia…
La vida es así.
Quisimos juntarnos por puro egoísmo
y el mismo egoísmo nos muestra distintos.
¿Para qué fingir?
Paciencia…
La vida es así.
Ninguno es culpable, si es que hay una culpa.
Por eso, la mano que te di en silencio
no tembló al partir.

Haremos de cuenta que todo fue un sueño,
que fue una mentira habernos buscao;
así, buenamente, nos queda el consuelo
de seguir creyendo que no hemos cambiao.
Yo tengo un retrato de aquellos veinte años
cuando eras del barrio el sol familiar.
Quiero verte siempre linda como entonces:
lo que pasó anoche fue un sueño no más.

English lyrics of the Tango "Paciencia"

Last night, once again my eyes saw you;
last night, once again I had you by my side.
Why did I see you again if, after all,
we were just two strangers looking at the past?
Neither are you the same, nor am I the same…
The years! …The life!… Who knows why!…
Once and for all, better be honest:
you and I cannot go back to yesterday.

Patience…
Such is life.
We tried to reunite out of pure selfishness
and the same selfishness now shows us differently.
Why pretend?
Patience…
Such is life.
No one is to blame, if there is any blame to assign.
Therefore, the hand I silently offered you
did not tremble when it was time to part.

Let’s pretend that it was all a dream,
that seeking each other was a lie;
thus, gently, we are left with the consolation
of continuing to believe that we have not changed.
I have a portrait from those times when you were twenty
when you were the familiar sun of the neighborhood.
I always want to see you beautiful as you were then:
what happened last night was nothing more than a dream.

Paciencia by Francisco Gorrindo

Paciencia is a Tango written by Francisco Gorrindo and composed by Juan D’Arienzo.


Story behind the Tango Paciencia

“Paciencia” portrays a poignant reunion between two former lovers who discover that time has irrevocably changed them both. The poignant lyrics explore themes of lost love, the passage of time, and the reconciliation with one’s past and present self. The initial encounter brings a rush of nostalgic memories, but they quickly realize that they have both transformed and can no longer rekindle what once was. The word “paciencia” reflects a resigned acceptance of life’s inevitable changes and complexities.


Symbolism of Paciencia

The tango uses potent symbolism and language to enhance the emotional depth of the narrative. Phrases like “fuimos dos extraños mirando el pasao” capture the estrangement and the distance time creates between their past and present selves. The repeated use of “paciencia” underscores a theme of enduring and accepting life’s trials. The phrase “yo tengo un retrato de aquellos veinte años” symbolizes clinging to an idealized past image which stands in contrast to the present reality. This juxtaposition highlights the inevitable transformation individuals undergo, making it impossible to truly return to the past.


Paciencia in historic Context

“Paciencia” was written in 1972, a period in Argentina marked by social and political upheavals. The tango’s contemplative tone and emphasis on introspection and acceptance mirror a broader societal need to reflect on and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. In this context, the song’s focus on personal reconciliation and acceptance can be seen as a metaphor for the larger need for societal healing and patience. The historical backdrop adds a layer of gravitas to the personal story, making it resonate with a wider audience grappling with similar issues of change and adaptation.


Francisco Gorrindo

Francisco Gorrindo was an acclaimed Argentine lyricist known for his poignant and reflective tango lyrics.