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Soledad

Soledad is a Tango written by Carlos Gardel and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1959. The Tango Soledad is written by Carlos Gardel, Florindo Sassone has recorded Soledad with the singer Fontán Luna.
“Soledad,” meaning “Solitude” in English, captures the essence of an intimate, introspective journey. In its melodies, we are invited to pause and reflect on the quiet strength found in moments of solitude. This piece resonates with the quiet whispers of the soul, unveiling layers of emotion hidden deep within the silence of being alone.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Fontán Luna

Singer

Alfredo Le Pera

Author

Carlos Gardel

Composer

1959/10/8

Date

Fontán Luna
Fontán Luna
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Soledad recorded by other Orchestras

Soledad recorded by other Orchestras

1959/10/8 – Gran Hotel Victoria (Hotel Victoria) – Florindo Sassone
1959/10/8 – Organito de la tarde – Florindo Sassone
1959/10/8 – Tierra negra – Florindo Sassone
1959/10/13 – Asi nacio esta milonga – Alfredo De Angelis
1959/10/13 – Mas alla del corazon – Alfredo De Angelis
Soledad – 1963/5/22 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Soledad – 1959/10/8 – Florindo Sassone – Fontan Luna
Soledad – 1968/9/17 – Armando Pontier – Roberto Goyeneche

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Soledad

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

Letra del Tango Soledad

Yo no quiero que nadie a mí me diga

que de tu dulce vida

vos ya me has arrancado.

Mi corazón una mentira pide

para esperar tu imposible llamado.

Yo no quiero que nadie se imagine

cómo es de amarga y honda mi eterna soledad,

en mi larga noche el minuto muele

la pesadilla de su lento tic-tac.



En la doliente sombra de mi cuarto, al esperar

sus pasos que quizás no volverán,

a veces me parece que ellos detienen su andar

sin atreverse luego a entrar.

Pero no hay nadie y ella no viene,

es un fantasma que crea mi ilusión.

Y que al desvanecerse va dejando su visión,

cenizas en mi corazón.



En la plateada esfera del reloj,

las horas que agonizan se niegan a pasar.

Hay un desfile de extrañas figuras

que me contemplan con burlón mirar.

Es una caravana interminable

que se hunde en el olvido con su mueca espectral,

se va con ella tu boca que era mía,

sólo me queda la angustia de mi mal.

English lyrics of the Tango "Soledad"

I don’t want anyone to tell me
you’ve torn me from your sweet life.
My heart asks for a lie
to await your impossible call.

I don’t want anyone to imagine
how bitter and deep my eternal solitude is,
through my long night each minute grinds
the nightmare of its slow ticking.

In the grieving shadow of my room, waiting
for footsteps that may not return,
sometimes it seems they pause their walk
not daring then to enter.
But there’s no one, and she does not come,
it’s a ghost created by my illusion.
And as it fades away, it leaves its vision,
ashes in my heart.

On the silver face of the clock,
the dying hours refuse to pass.
There’s a parade of strange figures
watching me with a mocking gaze.
It’s an endless caravan
that sinks into oblivion with its spectral grimace,
with it goes your mouth that was mine,
leaving only the anguish of my affliction.

Soledad by Alfredo Le Pera

Soledad is a Tango written by Alfredo Le Pera and composed by Carlos Gardel.

Story behind the Tango Soledad

“Soledad” (Solitude or Loneliness in English) is a poignant narrative of heartache and longing. The lyrics evoke the profound sense of isolation and despair felt by a persona who has been left behind. The pain is so acute that the speaker refuses to accept the reality of separation, instead clinging to a delusive hope for an impossible return. It’s a lament over lost love, marked by the haunting wait for footsteps that will never return, and the emptiness that follows.



Symbolism of Soledad

The lyrics are rich in symbolism, with the recurring image of the clock being particularly powerful. The “plateada esfera del reloj” (silver sphere of the clock) and its slow, agonizing “tic-tac” symbolize the relentless passage of time, which paradoxically stands still through painful moments of waiting and reminiscence. The ghost-like apparitions and spectral caricatures allude to memories and lost moments that haunt the persona, emphasizing the blend of reality and hallucination in their grief.



Soledad in historic Context

The Tango was recorded in 1959, a period characterized by significant social and cultural transformations in Argentina. Despite the modern milieu outside, the theme of “Soledad” resonates with timeless qualities of the human condition — loss and desire. This may reflect a juxtaposition between the rapidly evolving societal context and the enduring, perhaps traditional, emotional experiences of individuals.



Alfredo Le Pera

Alfredo Le Pera was an Argentinean lyricist and journalist, best known for his collaborations with the legendary tango singer Carlos Gardel.