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Soledad la de Barracas

Soledad la de Barracas is a Tango written by Roberto Garza and recorded by José Basso in 1968. The Tango Soledad la de Barracas is written by Roberto Garza, José Basso has recorded Soledad la de Barracas with the singer Luis Correa.
“Soledad la de Barracas,” meaning “Solitude of the Barracks,” evokes the haunting essence of loneliness amid urban life. This piece, whether an instrumental or a sung tango, encapsulates the silent yearning of hearts intertwined with the cobblestone streets of Buenos Aires. It whispers tales of forlorn streets and echoes the solitude that hides behind doorsteps.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Luis Correa

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Roberto Garza

Composer

1968/1/1

Date

Luis Correa
Luis Correa
José Basso
José Basso

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Soledad la de Barracas recorded by other Orchestras

Soledad la de Barracas recorded by other Orchestras

1968/1/1 – Amo a mis padres – Osvaldo Fresedo
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1968/1/1 – Fiesta santa – Osvaldo Fresedo
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Soledad la de Barracas – 1945/7/5 – Miguel Calo – Raul Iriarte
Soledad la de Barracas – 1945/9/6 – Rodolfo Biagi – Jorge Ortiz
Soledad la de Barracas – 1945/5/30 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno
Soledad la de Barracas – 1968/1/1 – Jose Basso – Luis Correa

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

Yo no se si es cariño el que siento,
yo no se si será una pasión,
sólo se que al no verte, una pena
va rondando por mi corazón…
Yo no se que me han hecho tus ojos
que al mirarme me matan de amor,
yo no se que me han hecho tus labios
que al besar mis labios, se olvida el dolor.

Tus ojos para mi
son luces de ilusión,
que alumbra la pasión
que albergo para ti.
Tus ojos son destellos
que van reflejando
ternura y amor.
Tus ojos son divinos
y me tienen preso
en su alrededor.
Tus ojos para mí
son el reflejo fiel
de un alma que al querer
querrá con frenesí.
Tus ojos para mí serán
la luz de mi camino
que con fe me guiarán
por un sendero
de esperanzas y esplendor
porque sus ojos son, mi amor!

Yo no se cuántas noches de insomnio
en tus ojos pensando pasé;
pero se que al dormirme una noche
con tus ojos pensando soñé…
Yo no se que me han hecho tus ojos
que me embrujan con su resplandor,
sólo se que yo llevo en el alma
tu imagen marcada con el fuego de amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Soledad la de Barracas"

I don’t know if it’s affection I feel,
I don’t know if it might be passion,
all I know is that without seeing you, a sorrow
wanders through my heart…
I don’t know what your eyes have done to me
that by looking at me they kill me with love,
I don’t know what your lips have done to me
that by kissing my lips, pain is forgotten.

Your eyes for me
are lights of illusion,
illumining the passion
I harbor for you.
Your eyes are sparkles
reflecting
tenderness and love.
Your eyes are divine
and have me imprisoned
in their surroundings.
Your eyes for me
are the faithful reflection
of a soul that when loving
will love fervently.
Your eyes for me will be
the light on my path
that will guide me with faith
through a trail
of hope and splendor
because your eyes are, my love!

I don’t know how many sleepless nights
I spent thinking about your eyes;
but I know that one night when I fell asleep
I dreamed thinking of your eyes…
I don’t know what your eyes have done to me
that bewitch me with their glow,
all I know is that in my soul
your image is stamped with the fire of love.

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 narrative of “Soledad la de Barracas” revolves around a figure who experiences deep feelings of love or profound attachment, admitting uncertainty about the nature of these emotions. This ambiguity adds a layer of emotional complexity, illustrating a contemplative and introspective journey that defines the speaker. The lyrics express a tormenting pain entwined with the joy that the beloved’s eyes bring, demonstrating the duality of love—its capacity to bring both joy and suffering.



Symbolism of Soledad la de Barracas

The eyes of the beloved are a central symbol throughout the tango, depicted as sources of light and hope that “light the passion” of the speaker. These eyes are repeatedly attributed with divine qualities, indicating their profound impact on the speaker’s life. They represent not just personal solace and guidance, but also a transformative power, turning the mundane journey into a path of “esperanzas y esplendor” (hopes and splendor). This symbolism effectively underscores the sublime influence that love and affection have on human existence.



Soledad la de Barracas in historic Context

Recorded in 1968 in Argentina, “Soledad la de Barracas” reflects the passionate and melancholic spirit of Argentine Tango. Barracas, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, paints a contextual backdrop for the song. This area, known for its vibrant cultural history and, at times, its hardships, enriches the song with a deeper sense of place and emotion. The political and social unrest of Argentina in the late 1960s may also seep into the emotional layers of the song, mirroring a period of intense sentiment and change, much like the tumultuous nature of the emotions described in the lyrics.



Carlos Bahr

Carlos Bahr was an esteemed poet and lyricist in the Argentine Tango scene, known for his deep and emotive lyrics that resonate with the spirit of Buenos Aires.