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Por dos caminos

Por dos caminos is a Milonga written by Antonia Lista and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1947. The Milonga Por dos caminos is written by Antonia Lista, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Por dos caminos with the singer Alberto Echagüe, Armando Laborde.
“Por dos caminos,” meaning “By Two Paths” in English, echoes the convergence and divergence of life’s journey. This tango captures the essence of choices and the duality of fate, where every step leads us either closer together or farther apart. Through its melodies, it paints a picture of life’s crossroads, where passion and destiny entwine.

Milonga

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Echagüe, Armando Laborde

Singer

Carlos Waiss

Author

Antonia Lista

Composer

1947/6/19

Date

Alberto Echagüe, Armando Laborde
Alberto Echagüe, Armando Laborde
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Por dos caminos

This is the translation of the Milonga “Por dos caminos” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Por dos caminos” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Por dos caminos

No fue culpa de ninguno
O fue culpa de los dos,
Lo que ha pasado
Sólo lo sabe Dios.
Primavera hay en el cielo
Invierno en el corazón,
Qué triste quedó el camino
Después que le dije adiós.

Se fue por la huella larga
Y prendiendo a mi ilusión,
La milonga más amarga
Con tientos del corazón.
Ella y él, por un sendero
Por otro, mi canto y yo,
Se fue porque así lo quiso
Se fue porque quiso Dios.

Yo a su lado fui sincero
Y bien sé que ella también,
Por eso quiero
Le vaya bien.
Ella no tiene la culpa
Si no la puedo olvidar,
Me están sobrando razones
Para poder opinar.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Por dos caminos"

It wasn’t anyone’s fault,
Or perhaps it was both of ours,
What has happened
Only God knows.
Spring is in the sky,
Winter in the heart,
How sad the path became
After I said goodbye.

She went down the long trail,
Carrying my hopes with her,
The most bitter milonga,
With strains of the heart.
She went one way,
My song and I another,
She left because she wanted to,
She left because God wanted it so.

I was sincere by her side,
And I know she was too,
That’s why I hope
Things go well for her.
It’s not her fault
If I cannot forget her,
I have more than enough reasons
To think this way.

Por dos caminos by Carlos Waiss

Por dos caminos is a Tango written by Carlos Waiss and composed by Antonia Lista.


Story behind the Tango Por dos caminos

The lyrics of “Por dos caminos” delve into a heartfelt narrative of separation and introspection, where the protagonists take separate paths, metaphorically suggesting the end of a relationship. This tango captures the essence of a mutual, yet painful departure, with the somber realization that “Only God knows” the true reason behind their parting. The imagery of “spring in the sky and winter in the heart” poignantly contrasts the external world and the internal turmoil of the narrator, emphasizing the coldness and desolation felt after saying goodbye.


Symbolism of Por dos caminos

The title “Por dos caminos,” translating to “By Two Paths” in English, symbolizes the divergent journeys the two individuals must undertake following their separation. The paths represent not only their physical departure but also their emotional divergence. A recurring theme is the contrast between their past closeness and present separateness. Key phrases such as “Primavera hay en el cielo, Invierno en el corazón” (Spring is in the sky, Winter in the heart) use seasonal symbolism to reflect the internal climate of the narrator’s soul, experiencing a personal emotional winter despite the external bloom of spring.


Por dos caminos in historical Context

Composed in 1947 post-World War II Argentina, “Por dos caminos” emerges during a period marked by significant political and social changes. The tango genre often mirrored the emotional state of its audience, and in this context, the themes of separation and change resonate deeply. The music and lyrics could be seen as a reflection of the collective sentiment of loss and transformation that permeated Argentine society at the time.


Carlos Waiss

Carlos Waiss was a notable figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his evocative lyrics that often delved into themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.