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Quién lo habría de pensar

Quién lo habría de pensar is a Tango written by Roberto Rufino and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1963. The Tango Quién lo habría de pensar is written by Roberto Rufino, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Quién lo habría de pensar with the singer Roberto Rufino.
“Quién lo habría de pensar” translates to “Who Would Have Thought” in English. This tango, with its wistful notes and poignant melody, captures the unexpected twists of fate that life presents. It reflects on the surprising turns in love and life, urging the listener to embrace the unforeseen with grace and curiosity.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Roberto Rufino

Singer

Alberto Laureano Martínez

Author

Roberto Rufino

Composer

1963/5/14

Date

Roberto Rufino
Roberto Rufino
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Quién lo habría de pensar

This is the translation of the Tango “Quién lo habría de pensar” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Quién lo habría de pensar” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Quién lo habría de pensar

Quién lo había de pensar,
Que por odiar, se sufra más.
Quién lo había de pensar,
Si no hay amor que duela igual.

Ese amor crucificado
En el fuego del deseo,
Es culpable de que hoy
Por olvidar, recuerde más…

No me duele lo que fui,
Ni lo que soy, ni lo que di,
Duele más lo que sufrió,
Por ser así, mi corazón…

Nadie quiere responderme,
Cuando muero preguntando,
Quién lo había de pensar,
Que por odiar, se sufra más.
¡Se sufra más!…

English lyrics of the Tango "Quién lo habría de pensar"

Who would have thought,
That by hating, one suffers more.
Who would have thought,
If there’s no love that hurts the same.

That crucified love
In the fire of desire,
Is guilty that today
In forgetting, I remember more…

I’m not hurt by what I was,
Nor by what I am, nor what I gave,
Hurts more what suffered,
For being like this, my heart…

No one wants to answer me,
When I die asking,
Who would have thought,
That by hating, one suffers more.
One suffers more!…

Quién lo habría de pensar by Roberto Rufino

Quién lo habría de pensar is a Tango written by an anonymous author and composed by Roberto Rufino.

Story behind the Tango Quién lo habría de pensar

“Quién lo habría de pensar” delves into the paradoxical nature of love and hate, revealing the unexpected pain that arises from harboring negative emotions. The narrator reflects on their personal journey, expressing astonishment at the realization that hating can bring greater suffering than the pain caused by love. This tango captures the emotional turmoil of reconciling past regrets and the haunting memories of a lost love that resurface stronger when attempting to forget.

Symbolism of Quién lo habría de pensar

The lyrics are rich with symbolism, conveying deep emotional conflicts. Phrases like “amor crucificado en el fuego del deseo” symbolize a painful love consumed by passion, evoking imagery of betrayal and intense longing. The recurring phrase “quién lo habría de pensar,” serves as a rhetorical lament, underscoring the unexpected and ironic twist of suffering more from hatred than love. The mention of “ese amor crucificado” suggests a love that is both sacred and doomed, intensifying the emotional depth of the piece.

Quién lo habría de pensar in historic Context

Created in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1963, the tango reflects the emotions and cultural backdrop of its time. This was a period characterized by political instability and social change in Argentina, where tango served as a poignant reflection of personal and collective struggles. The themes of love, regret, and nostalgia resonate with the Argentine experience of searching for identity amidst external and internal conflicts, making the tango a powerful cultural expression.

Roberto Rufino: A Brief Overview

Roberto Rufino was an influential Argentine tango singer and composer, renowned for his emotive performances and contributions to the genre during the golden age of tango.