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Soledad

Soledad is a Tango written by Carlos Gardel and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1963. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Soledad as an instrumental Tango.
“Soledad,” translating to “Solitude” in English, whispers in the soul with a poignant embrace. This tango, rich in emotion, paints a landscape of longing where each note drips with the bittersweet essence of being alone yet deeply connected to one’s own heart. It is a journey through shadows, revealing the haunting beauty of introspection and the quiet strength found in silent moments.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Alfredo Le Pera

Author

Carlos Gardel

Composer

1963/5/22

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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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
that from your sweet life
you’ve already torn me away.
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;
in my long night, each minute grinds
the nightmare of its slow tick-tock.

In the grieving shadow of my room, waiting
for her steps that might not return,
sometimes it seems they stop their walk
but then hesitate to enter.
But there’s no one, and she does not come,
it’s a phantom formed by my illusion.
And as it fades, leaving its vision,
ashes in my heart.

On the silvered face of the clock,
the dying hours refuse to pass.
There’s a parade of strange figures
that gaze at me with mocking looks.
It’s an endless caravan
that plunges into oblivion with its spectral grimace,
away goes her mouth that was once mine,
leaving me only the anguish of my pain.

Soledad by Alfredo Le Pera

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

Story behind the Tango Soledad

The lyrics of “Soledad” reflect a deep narrative of yearning and loss, where the protagonist grapples with the pain of solitude after a separation. The speaker fervently confesses their unwillingness to accept that they have been completely erased from a loved one’s life, longing desperately for a return that seems increasingly improbable. Each line drips with the melancholy of longing for an impossible call, indicating a hope that refuses to fade even in the face of evident despair.

Symbolism of Soledad

In “Soledad,” various forms of symbolism are used to enhance the theme of loneliness and abandonment. The “doliente sombra de mi cuarto” (painful shadow of my room) symbolizes the engulfing gloom that loneliness can bring, enveloping the space that was once shared with the loved one. The ticking of the clock (“lento tic-tac”) symbolizes the slow, painful passage of time, accentuating the agony of waiting for the improbable. The “plateada esfera del reloj” (silver sphere of the clock) and the agonizing hours reflect the protagonist’s tortured psyche, trapped in an eternal wait where time itself seems to resist passing.

Soledad in historic Context

Recorded in 1963, “Soledad” emerges during a vibrant period of Argentinean culture where Tango was not just a dance but an expression of deeper socio-emotional currents. This period, marked by social and political changes, might reflect the personal turmoils in the form of isolation and emotional distress manifested in the song. The song’s timeless appeal speaks to the universal feel of solitude and the human condition, resonating well beyond its initial Argentine context.

Alfredo Le Pera

Alfredo Le Pera was an accomplished lyricist and journalist, known for his profound collaborations with the iconic Carlos Gardel.