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Soledad la de barracas

Soledad la de barracas is a Tango written by Roberto Garza and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1945. The Tango Soledad la de barracas is written by Roberto Garza, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Soledad la de barracas with the singer Alberto Marino.
“Soledad la de Barracas,” or “Loneliness of the Shantytowns,” encapsulates a haunting melancholy that echoes through narrow alleyways. In this evocative tango, the music paints a vivid picture of solitude and longing amidst the bustling life of the vibrant yet desolate neighborhoods. Its haunting melody and soulful rhythm embody the bittersweet dance of resilience through life’s solitary journey.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Alberto Marino

Singer

Author

Roberto Garza

Composer

1945/6/28

Date

Alberto Marino
Alberto Marino
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Soledad la de barracas

This is the translation of the Tango ” Soledad la de barracas” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango ” Soledad la de barracas” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Soledad la de barracas

Aunque no tuve colegio
a nadie supe faltar.
Hoy ando medio animado
con unos tragos de más.
Es que evocando el pasado
se me dio por festejar.
Como no tengo costumbre
media copa me hace mal.

Disculpen si me he pasado.
No me gusta importunar,
pero charlo demasiado
cuando tomo un par de tragos
y me da por recordar.
La cosa fue por Barracas.
La llamaban Soledad.
No hubo muchacha más guapa…
Soledad, la de Barracas,
que me trajo soledad.

Para servirlos, Vallejo,
bastante mayor de edad.
Conozco mejores días
y supe andar en señor.
Uno está abajo o arriba
según mande el corazón.
Todo ha cambiado en mi vida
por una historia de amor.

English lyrics of the Tango " Soledad la de barracas"

Although I didn’t have schooling,
to no one did I cause harm.
Today I feel half-spirited,
with a few too many drinks.
It’s that in recalling the past,
I’ve felt like celebrating.
Since I’m not in the habit,
half a glass does me harm.

Forgive me if I’ve overdone it.
I don’t like to trouble you,
but I chat too much
when I have a couple drinks
and feel like reminiscing.
It happened in Barracas.
They called her Soledad.
There was no prettier girl…
Soledad, the one from Barracas,
who brought me solitude.

At your service, Vallejo,
quite older in age.
I’ve known better days,
and I walked like a gentleman.
One is down or up,
as the heart dictates.
Everything changed in my life
because of a love story.

Soledad la de barracas by

Soledad la de barracas is a Tango written by and composed by Roberto Garza.

Story behind the Tango Soledad la de barracas

The tango “Soledad la de barracas” weaves a rich narrative of nostalgia and longing within its lyrics. The protagonist, reflecting on a love story, finds himself in a state of reverie partially induced by alcohol, allowing memories of a girl named Soledad from Barracas to surface. The protagonist, Vallejo, reminisces about better days when this elusive character, Soledad, brought both joy and solitude into his life. The storyline illustrates the complexities of reminiscing about the past, especially when it brings a mix of happiness and melancholy.

Symbolism of Soledad la de barracas

Central to the tango is the powerful symbol of Soledad, whose name means ‘solitude’ in Spanish, further deepening the theme of loneliness intertwined with love. The tango employs evocative language, such as “Soledad, la de Barracas, que me trajo soledad,” which highlights the irony and the poignant paradox of how a beloved name and presence could bring companionship and loneliness simultaneously. This duality is a profound sentiment captured eloquently in tango’s poetic form, reflective of the bittersweet nature of memories and emotions.

Soledad la de barracas in historic Context

Set in the mid-20th century Buenos Aires, specifically the neighborhood of Barracas, the tango draws from a culturally rich backdrop of tango’s golden age. Barracas, known for its working-class roots and vibrant tango culture, frames the narrative with authenticity and historical depth. Written in 1945, a period marked by post-war transitions, the song may reflect broader themes of change and personal upheaval mirrored in Vallejo’s reflections on past good times and love lost.

Vallejo, the central figure within the tango, becomes emblematic of the everyman caught in a perpetual dance of past and present. A character symbolizing resilience, he introduces himself as having lived through his share of life’s ups and downs, implying that love and loss are universal strings of the human condition played out vividly through tango’s lyrical storytelling.