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Qué importa

Qué importa is a Tango written by Ricardo Tanturi and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1939. The Tango Qué importa is written by Ricardo Tanturi, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Qué importa with the singer Alberto Echagüe.
“Qué importa” translates to “What does it matter” in English. This phrase captures the essence of indifference and resilience, a defiant shrug against the burdens of life. The music sways like a tango, weaving through the bittersweet tension between caring deeply and letting go, finding beauty in the act of surrender to the uncontrollable.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Alberto Echagüe

Singer

Juan Carlos Thorry

Author

Ricardo Tanturi

Composer

1939/9/27

Date

Alberto Echagüe
Alberto Echagüe
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Qué importa

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

Letra del Tango Qué importa

Poco tiempo atrás era tu querer
la luz que alumbraba mi existencia
y para los dos, fue tan sólo ayer,
mo existía la palabra ausencia.
El nuestro era el amor de los veinte años,
amor de Margarita y de Duval.
Pero, lo de siempre, un desengaño
al final nos tuvo que apartar.

¡Qué importa
que me digan que has cambiado
y un brillante has colocado
en el sitio del corazón!
¡Qué importa
si te fuiste de mi lado,
sólo yo sé porque fue
tu cariño lo pagué
con maldad y con traición.

English lyrics of the Tango "Qué importa"

Not long ago your love was the light
that illuminated my existence,
and for us both, it was just yesterday,
the word absence did not exist.
Ours was the love of twenty years,
the love of Marguerite and Duval.
But as always, a disillusionment
eventually had to part us.

What matters
if they tell me you’ve changed
and placed a jewel
where your heart used to be!
What matters
if you’ve left my side,
only I know why it was,
I repaid your affection
with malice and betrayal.

Qué importa by

Qué importa is a Tango written by and composed by Ricardo Tanturi.

Story behind the Tango Qué importa

The tango “Qué importa” unfolds a tale of lost love and betrayal, a narrative common in the annals of tango’s emotional storytelling. It speaks to the heartbreak experienced when a youthful, intense romance ends in disillusionment. Echoing the classic love stories of Margarita and Duval, the lyrics reveal an intimate picture of passion turning into a source of pain when deceit unfolds.

Symbolism of Qué importa

The song employs rich symbolism to convey profound emotions. The “light that illuminated my existence” symbolizes how love once brought illumination and purpose to the protagonist’s life. The recurring metaphorical idea of replacing the heart with a diamond suggests a loss of humanity and emotion, symbolizing how the person has become cold and materialistic. The mention of “maldad y traición,” or evil and betrayal, points to deep emotional scars, indicating how the romance was tainted by deceit and malevolence.

Qué importa in historic Context

Composed in 1939 Buenos Aires, “Qué importa” reflects the metropolitan life of that era, colored by economic turbulence and societal shifts. The backdrop of Buenos Aires as a bustling, transformative city provides a rich setting for tango, expressing the urban struggles and personal tales interwoven into everyday life. The emotional weight of the song mirrors a collective sentiment of longing and disappointment, exacerbated by the uncertainties of the pre-World War II period.

Overview of Ricardo Tanturi

Ricardo Tanturi was a pivotal figure in tango music, renowned for his orchestral contributions and poignant compositions. His works remain influential in the realm of Argentine tango, capturing the essence of an era.