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Se perdió el amor

Se perdió el amor is a Tango written by Antonio Varela and recorded by Osmar Maderna in 1947. The Tango Se perdió el amor is written by Antonio Varela, Osmar Maderna has recorded Se perdió el amor with the singer Pedro Datila.
“Se perdió el amor” translates to “Love Was Lost” in English. This evocative title suggests the aching melancholy of a love once vibrant, now vanished into the shadows of memory. The music, whether instrumental or sung, captures the delicate dance of longing and resignation, weaving a tapestry of emotion that resonates with the heart’s quiet sorrow.

Tango

Style

Osmar Maderna

Orchestra

Pedro Datila

Singer

Mariano de la Torre

Author

Antonio Varela

Composer

1947/9/18

Date

Pedro Datila
Pedro Datila
Osmar Maderna
Osmar Maderna

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Se perdió el amor

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

Letra del Tango Se perdió el amor

Era yo en tu vida, lo que más querías,

El rayo soleado de tus claros días,

Pero el cruel destino nos negó la dicha

Y en otros caminos, se perdió el amor.



Sé que habrás pensado, vida de mi vida

Que no te quería, si por ti he llorado,

Quisiera enfrentarte, mirarte en los ojos

Rogar por tu vida y después morir.



Y ahora…

A poco más de un año

Te encuentro más hermosa.

Y al verme…

Me contemplas altiva

Sin odio y sin amor.

Yo en cambio…

Te quiero como nunca

Mi muñeca preciosa.

Qué triste…

Hoy sangran mis heridas

Y muere un corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Se perdió el amor"

I was in your life, what you loved the most,

The sunny beam of your bright days,

But cruel fate denied us joy,

And on different paths, love was lost.

I know you must have thought, love of my life,

That I did not love you, though for you I’ve cried,

I wish to confront you, look you in the eyes,

Beg for your life and then to die.

And now…

Just over a year later,

I find you more beautiful.

And seeing me…

You look at me proudly,

Without hatred and without love.

As for me…

I love you like never before,

My precious doll.

How sad…

Today my wounds bleed,

And a heart dies.

Se perdió el amor by Mariano de la Torre

Se perdió el amor is a Tango written by Mariano de la Torre and composed by Antonio Varela.



Story behind the Tango Se perdió el amor

The lyrics of “Se perdió el amor” (The Love was Lost) paint a poignant story of love and loss. Mariano de la Torre vividly articulates the emotional journey of a person who once was the center of joy in someone’s life, akin to a “ray of sunshine on bright days,” only to later find that destiny has led them to separate paths where love ultimately fades. This progression—a reflection on cherished memories, the agony of misconception, and reluctant acceptance—offers a deeper look into the tumultuous changes that relationships can undergo, influenced by time and circumstance.



Symbolism of Se perdió el amor

The symbolism within this tango is deeply intertwined with natural imagery and emotional responses. The “rayo soleado” (ray of sunshine) represents warmth, positivity, and the irreplaceable nature of the loved one in the narrator’s life. This light dims as “se perdió el amor,” signifying not just the loss of love but also the loss of brightness and direction in the narrator’s life. The physical depiction of meeting again, where the lost love is “más hermosa” (more beautiful) yet observes the narrator with indifference, starkly contrasts the pain and longing that still lingers in the singer, culminating in the dramatic and fatalistic “Y muere un corazón” (And a heart dies).



Se perdió el amor in Historic Context

The period around 1947 when “Se perdió el amor” was recorded was a vibrant yet turbulent time in Argentina, marked by political changes and the rise of Peronism. This era also saw Tango becoming a profound medium for expressing personal and collective sentiments. The melancholic, reflective lyrics of the song resonate with a nation undergoing significant transformations, embodying the personal losses and societal shifts experienced by many. This historical backdrop intensifies the lament and nostalgia present in the song, making it a reflective piece not just on personal loss but also perhaps on a changing society.



Mariano de la Torre

Mariano de la Torre was a notable figure in the Tango scene, whose lyrical contributions like “Se perdió el amor” have left a significant mark on the landscape of Latin American music culture.