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Sin comprender

Sin comprender is a Tango written by Miguel Nijensohn and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1947. The Tango Sin comprender is written by Miguel Nijensohn, Miguel Caló has recorded Sin comprender with the singer Roberto Arrieta.
“Sin comprender,” or “Without Understanding,” echoes the dance of emotions that language cannot capture. It sways through the unspoken depth of longing, where questions linger without the solace of answers. In the shadow of melody, it embraces the mystery, urging hearts to feel rather than to decipher.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Roberto Arrieta

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Miguel Nijensohn

Composer

1947/4/25

Date

Roberto Arrieta
Roberto Arrieta
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Sin comprender

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

Letra del Tango Sin comprender

Noche sin Dios, la noche de tu ausencia,

Estoy así, de codos en la mesa,

Con cien recuerdos que me hablaban con tu voz

Y el filo del adiós, clavado en mi dolor.

Canta el reloj, su copla en mi abandono

Y el tiempo pasa al son de su estribillo,

Pero yo sigo detenido en este asombro,

Que pregunta sorprendido

Sin comprender…



Y quiero comprender, aunque no sé por qué,

Consuelo sin consuelo, de querer saber…

Si todo ha terminado,

Frente al sueño maltratado

¡Qué importa comprender, cuando el amor se fue!

Y sólo sé que te he perdido

Que está el silencio entre los dos,

Y la culpa entre las manos del destino

Que de pronto, enloquecido,

Al amor cegó.



Llora el amor, mi amor, llorando a gritos

La sinrazón amarga de tu olvido,

¿Cómo es posible?, Se pregunta el corazón,

Qué culpa sin razón, nos trajo este dolor.

Noche sin Dios, la noche de tu ausencia

Estoy así, de codos en la mesa,

Con este asombro y esta pena irremediable,

Sin hallar una respuesta

Sin comprender…

English lyrics of the Tango "Sin comprender"

Godless night, the night of your absence,

Here I am, elbows on the table,

With a hundred memories speaking in your voice

And the edge of goodbye, stabbed into my pain.

The clock sings, its refrain in my abandonment

And time passes to the beat of its chorus,

Yet I remain stuck in this astonishment,

That asks, surprised,

Without understanding…

And I want to understand, though I don’t know why,

Solace without comfort, from wanting to know…

If everything has ended,

Facing the battered dream

What does understanding matter, when love has left!

And all I know is that I’ve lost you

That silence lies between us,

And guilt in the hands of fate

That suddenly, crazed,

Blinded love.

Love cries, my love, crying loudly

The bitter illogic of your forgetting,

How is it possible?, the heart asks,

What blameless guilt, brought us this pain.

Godless night, the night of your absence

Here I am, elbows on the table,

With this astonishment and this irreparable sorrow,

Unable to find an answer

Without understanding…

Sin comprender by Carlos Bahr

Sin comprender is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Miguel Nijensohn.



Story behind the Tango Sin comprender

“Sin comprender”, translating to “Without Understanding” in English, poignantly articulates the theme of incomprehension in the face of lost love. The lyrics are infused with a sorrowful narrative where the singer delves into a night devoid of divinity—the night of the loved one’s absence. The primary themes of love, loss, and the tormenting desire to understand pervade this piece. It reflects the protagonist’s struggle to make sense of his heartache, expressed through nights of pondering and unanswered questions that haunt him with “cien recuerdos” (a hundred memories) echoing his lover’s voice.



Symbolism of Sin comprender

The relentless passage of time despite emotional stasis is symbolized by the ticking clock, “Canta el reloj, su copla en mi abandono…” This contrasts starkly with his static shock and inability to move forward, emphasizing the paralysis of emotional pain. The juxtaposition of the ticking clock and the still man underscores the agony of lingering attachment versus the natural progression of time. Furthermore, the phrase “la culpa entre las manos del destino” (blame in the hands of fate) personifies destiny as an almost vindictive entity, adding to the song’s dramatic depth. This phrase heightens the sense of injustice felt by the protagonist, giving his sorrow a fatalistic quality.



Sin comprender in historic Context

Recorded in 1947, “Sin comprender” was conceived in post-World War II Argentina, a period marked by significant political and social changes. This context is essential as it mirrors the thematic expressions of confusion, search for meaning, and profound change in the personal lives of individuals echoed in the tango. The artistic milieu of this era often reflected such complexities, weaving personal losses with overarching societal shifts, thus making this piece resonate on multiple levels with its audience during that time.



Carlos Bahr

Carlos Bahr was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his deep emotional narratives within the Tango genre, often exploring themes of love, loss, and existential angst.