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Se va la vida

Se va la vida is a Tango written by Edgardo Donato and recorded by Edgardo Donato in 1936. The Tango Se va la vida is written by Edgardo Donato, Edgardo Donato has recorded Se va la vida with the singer Horacio Lagos.
The piece “Se va la vida,” which translates to “Life Goes Away,” carries a profound sense of passing moments and fleeting existence. It weaves a tapestry of nostalgia and melancholy, reminding us of the transient nature of our days. Like a mournful Tango, it dances through the heart, urging us to cherish each moment before it slips away.

Tango

Style

Edgardo Donato

Orchestra

Horacio Lagos

Singer

María Luisa Carnelli

Author

Edgardo Donato

Composer

1936/10/7

Date

Horacio Lagos
Horacio Lagos
Edgardo Donato
Edgardo Donato

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Se va la vida recorded by other Orchestras

Se va la vida recorded by other Orchestras

1936/10/7 – Adios a Gardel – Edgardo Donato
1936/9/29 – Don Juan – Juan D-Arienzo
1936/9/29 – Lagrimas y sonrisas – Juan D-Arienzo
1936/10/19 – Damisela encantadora – Roberto Firpo
1936/10/19 – Homero – Roberto Firpo
Se va la vida – 1936/10/7 – Edgardo Donato – Horacio Lagos
Se va la vida – 1950/10/16 – Edgardo Donato – Carlos Almada
Se va la vida – 1961/11/1 – Edgardo Donato – Andres Galarce
Se va la vida – 1959/4/6 – Alfredo De Angelis – Juan Carlos Godoy

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Se va la vida

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

Letra del Tango Se va la vida

Se va la vida…
se va y no vuelve.
Escuchá este consejo;
si un bacán te promete acomodar,
entrá derecho viejo.
Se va, pebeta,
quién la detiene
si ni Dios la sujeta,
lo mejor es gozarla y largar
las penas a rodar.

Yo quiero,
muchacha,
que al fin mostrés la hilacha
y al mishio
recuerdo
le des un golpe de hacha.
Decí, pa qué queres
llorar un amor
y morir, tal vez,
de desesperanza.
No rogués la flor
de un sueño infeliz
porque, a lo mejor,
la suerte te alcanza
si te decidís.

Se va la vida…
se va y no vuelve,
escuchá este consejo;
si un bacán te promete acomodar,
entrá derecho viejo.
Pasan los días,
pasan los años,
es fugaz la alegría,
no pensés en dolor ni en virtud,
viví tu juventud.

English lyrics of the Tango "Se va la vida"

Life slips away…
it goes and does not return.
Hear this advice;
if a rich man promises to set you up,
go straight in, old man.
It goes, young girl,
who can stop it
if not even God can hold it,
the best thing is to enjoy it and let
the sorrows roll away.

I want,
girl,
that you finally show your true colors
and give the poor
memory
a hatchet blow.
Tell me, why do you want
to cry over a love
and perhaps die,
from despair.
Don’t beg for the flower
of an unhappy dream
because, perhaps,
luck will catch up to you
if you decide to take it.

Life slips away…
it goes and does not return,
hear this advice;
if a rich man promises to set you up,
go straight in, old man.
The days pass,
the years pass,
joy is fleeting,
don’t think about pain or virtue,
live your youth.

Se va la vida by María Luisa Carnelli

Se va la vida is a Tango written by María Luisa Carnelli and composed by Edgardo Donato.



Story behind the Tango Se va la vida

“Se va la vida” translates to “Life Goes By” in English, a phrase encapsulating the theme of fleeting existence and the urgency to live fully. The lyrics counsel against waiting passively for life to improve but rather encourage taking active steps to find happiness. Carnelli uses conversational advice to emphasize pragmatism in the face of life’s ephemeral nature, encouraging listeners to seize control of their destinies and dismiss lingering over past sorrows or false promises.



Symbolism of Se va la vida

The tango employs striking symbols to enhance its themes. “Si un bacán te promete acomodar, entrá derecho viejo” can be read metaphorically, cautioning against believing in easy fixes or deceptive suitors who promise comfort and security without substance. The recurring image of life slipping away serves as a powerful reminder of life’s transience, urging an embracing of joy and a rejection of despair. Furthermore, phrases like “que al fin mostrés la hilacha” imply revealing one’s true struggles, highlighting authenticity and the shedding of pretenses in facing life’s harsh realities.



Se va la vida in historic Context

“Se va la vida” was recorded in 1936, a period marked by significant political and social upheaval in Argentina. This context is a vital backdrop, as the lyrics reflect a common desire to break free from the constraints of traditional societal expectations and economic troubles. The advice to forsake prolonged mourning and instead grab at life’s fleeting pleasures might resonate as an echo of the collective yearning for liberation and the pursuit of happiness amidst uncertainty.



María Luisa Carnelli

María Luisa Carnelli was a significant Argentine poet and lyricist, known for her prolific contributions to the genre of tango.