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Soledad la de Barracas

Soledad la de Barracas is a Tango written by Roberto Garza and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1945. The Tango Soledad la de Barracas is written by Roberto Garza, Miguel Caló has recorded Soledad la de Barracas with the singer Raul Iriarte.
“Soledad la de Barracas,” which translates to “Solitude of Barracas,” evokes the quiet loneliness that permeates the historic neighborhood of Buenos Aires. In its melody, one can almost hear the whispers of cobblestone streets and the weight of untold stories lingering in the alleys. It captures the dance of shadows and the silent embrace of time, connecting past and present.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Raul Iriarte

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Roberto Garza

Composer

1945/7/5

Date

Raul Iriarte
Raul Iriarte
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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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"

Though I never went to school,
I never failed to respect anyone.
Today I’m somewhat spirited,
with a few extra drinks.

It’s that by recalling the past,
I felt like celebrating.
Since I’m not used to it,
half a drink hits me hard.

Excuse me if I went overboard.
I don’t like to bother,
but I talk too much
when I have a couple of drinks
and start to reminisce.
It all happened in Barracas.
They called her Soledad.
There was no girl more beautiful…
Soledad, from Barracas,
who brought me loneliness.

Here to serve, Vallejo,
well past my prime.
I’ve seen better days
and knew how to behave like a gentleman.
One is down or up
as the heart commands.
Everything in my life has changed
because of a love story.

Soledad la de Barracas by Carlos Bahr

Soledad la de Barracas is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Roberto Garza.



Story behind the Tango Soledad la de Barracas

The lyrics of “Soledad la de Barracas” tell a tale of reflection and nostalgia intertwined with love and loneliness. The speaker begins by acknowledging his humble beginnings and declares an unusual animated state due to a few drinks. This inebriation triggers memories, particularly of a woman from Barracas named Soledad, whose name literally translates to “loneliness” in English, adding a poignant touch to her character and the emotions she evokes.



Symbolism of Soledad la de Barracas

The symbolism in this Tango revolves mainly around the central figure, Soledad, who not only represents a lost love but also embodies the actual feelings her name suggests. The line “Soledad, la de Barracas, que me trajo soledad” not only mentions her by name but also states how she brought solitude, playing beautifully on words and meanings. The frequent mention of alcohol could symbolize both an escape from and a way to drown in his feelings of loneliness and nostalgia.



Soledad la de Barracas in historic context

Written in 1945 post-World War II, a period marked by significant political and social changes globally and in Argentina. The residents of Buenos Aires, particularly in neighborhoods like Barracas, were experiencing the cultural shifts that influenced Tango music, often poignant with themes of loss, longing, and the harsh realities of life. This context enriches the narrative, suggesting that Vallejo’s reflection on his past and his mention of “better days” could also mirror the societal yearning for pre-war normalcy and prosperity.



Carlos Bahr

Carlos Bahr was a notable Argentine tango lyricist, known for his profound and evocative lyrics that often explored themes of love, nostalgia, and societal observations.