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Quedémonos

Quedémonos is a Tango written by Héctor Stamponi and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1965. The Tango Quedémonos is written by Héctor Stamponi, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Quedémonos with the singer Nelly Vázquez.
“Quedémonos,” which translates to “Let’s Stay,” invites us to linger in moments of tenderness and longing. This piece captures the essence of holding onto fleeting connections, urging us to savor the beauty of presence and shared silence. Through its notes, it reminds us of the simple yet profound desire to remain in a cherished moment just a little while longer.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Nelly Vázquez

Singer

Homero Exposito

Author

Héctor Stamponi

Composer

1965/1/7

Date

Nelly Vázquez
Nelly Vázquez
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Quedémonos

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

Letra del Tango Quedémonos

¡Amor, la vida se nos va,
quedémonos aquí, ya es hora de llegar!
¡Amor, quedémonos aquí!
¿Por qué sin compasión rodar?
¡Amor, la flor se ha vuelto a abrir
y hay gusto a soledad, quedémonos aquí!
Nuestro cansancio es un poema sin final
que aquí podemos terminar.

¡Abre tu vida sin ventanas!
¡Mira lo lindo que está el río!
Se despierta la mañana y tengo ganas
de juntarte un ramillete de rocío.
¡Basta de noches y de olvidos,
basta de alcohol sin esperanzas,
deja todo lo que ha sido
desangrarse en ese ayer sin fe!

Tal vez
de tanto usar el gris
te ciegues con el sol…
¡pero eso tiene fin!
¡Después verás todo el color,
amor, quedémonos aquí!
¡Amor, asómate a la flor
y entiende la verdad que llaman corazón!
¡Deja el pasado acobardado en el fangal
que aquí podemos comenzar!

English lyrics of the Tango "Quedémonos"

Love, life is slipping away,
let’s stay here, it’s time to arrive!
Love, let’s stay here!
Why roll without compassion?
Love, the flower has bloomed again
and there’s a taste of loneliness, let’s stay here!
Our weariness is an endless poem
that we can end here.

Open your life without windows!
See how beautiful the river is!
The morning awakens and I want
to gather you a bouquet of dew.
Enough of nights and forgetfulness,
enough of hopeless alcohol,
let what’s been
bleed out in that faithless yesterday!

Perhaps
from using gray too much,
you’ll be blinded by the sun…
but that has an end!
Later you’ll see all the color,
love, let’s stay here!
Love, look at the flower
and understand the truth called heart!
Leave the past cowering in the mire
for here we can start anew!

Quedémonos by Héctor Stamponi

Quedémonos is a Tango written by and composed by Héctor Stamponi.

Story behind the Tango Quedémonos

The tango “Quedémonos” delves into a moment of reflection and decision depicted through the intense emotions and sentimental longing intrinsic to the tango tradition. It narrates a plea for stillness amidst the rapid passage of time, urging a pause in life’s journey to savor the present and rediscover intimacy. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency to stay and embrace love and life rather than being continuously swept away by time’s relentless flow.

Symbolism of Quedémonos

The lyrics employ rich symbolism to enhance their emotional depth. The recurring motif of staying (“quedémonos”) symbolizes a yearning for stability and connection. The imagery of the “flor” or flower evokes rebirth and renewal, contrasting with the “gusto a soledad” (taste of solitude) that suggests isolation and melancholy. Key phrases like “abre tu vida sin ventanas” (open your life without windows) imply vulnerability and openness to the world’s beauty and potential, encouraging the embrace of life beyond confines. The call to leave behind “noches y olvidos” (nights and forgetfulness) and “alcohol sin esperanzas” (alcohol without hopes) emphasizes a desire to abandon despair and aimlessness, highlighting the possibility of new beginnings.

Quedémonos in Historic Context

Created in 1965 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, “Quedémonos” is a product of its time, reflecting the cultural heartbeat of a city known for its deep connection to tango. The mid-1960s in Buenos Aires were marked by social changes and a cultural renaissance that embraced modernity while cherishing tradition. The themes of renewal and refocus in the tango could resonate with audiences facing the uncertainties and transitions of the era, offering a path forward amidst the sociopolitical shifts of the time.

Héctor Stamponi – Brief Overview

Héctor Stamponi was an influential Argentine composer and musician deeply tied to the tango tradition, known for capturing emotional nuance and complexity in his work. His compositions often reflect the cultural and social landscapes of Buenos Aires, the city that served as both his home and muse.