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Soledad

Soledad is a Tango written by Carlos Gardel and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1968. The Tango Soledad is written by Carlos Gardel, Armando Pontier has recorded Soledad with the singer Roberto Goyeneche.
“Soledad,” meaning “Solitude” in English, evokes a landscape where silence and introspection dance gracefully together. This music envelops the listener in a melancholic embrace, whispering tales of longing and reflection. It captures the essence of solitary moments, where the heart finds solace in its own company, allowing emotions to flow freely like a gentle stream.

Tango

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche

Singer

Alfredo Le Pera

Author

Carlos Gardel

Composer

1968/9/17

Date

Roberto Goyeneche
Roberto Goyeneche
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Soledad recorded by other Orchestras

Soledad recorded by other Orchestras

1968/9/17 – Uno – Armando Pontier
1968/9/17 – Arrabal amargo – Armando Pontier
1968/9/17 – Es tu imagen – Armando Pontier
1968/9/17 – Viejo baldio – Armando Pontier
1968/9/13 – A la D-Arienzo – Juan D-Arienzo
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
that from your sweet life
you’ve already erased me.
My heart pleads for a lie
to await your impossible call.

I don’t want anyone to imagine
how bitter and deep is my eternal solitude,
in my long night the 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 that they stop their walk
but then dare not enter.
But there’s no one, and she doesn’t come,
it’s a phantom created by my illusion.
And as it fades away leaves its vision,
ashes in my heart.

On the silver sphere of the clock,
the dying hours refuse to pass.
There’s a parade of strange figures
that look at me with a mocking gaze.
It’s an endless caravan
that sinks into oblivion with its spectral grimace,
gone with it is your mouth that was mine,
all that’s left to me is 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

“Soledad,” which translates to “Solitude” or “Loneliness” in English, deeply explores the emotions of isolation and longing after a lost love. The lyrics poignantly express the pain of being removed from a loved one’s life and the desperate, albeit vain, hope for their return. The narrator refuses to accept reality, clinging instead to illusions and the bitter comfort of memories, depicted vividly through the imagery of waiting for a call that never comes and the halting march of time represented by the ticking of the clock in a silent, shadowy room.



Symbolism of Soledad

The ticking clock in “Soledad” symbolizes the slow, torturous progression of time felt by those in grief. Each tick is a reminder of the narrator’s ongoing pain, accentuating the loneliness and endless waiting. The mention of a room filled with approaching but never arriving footsteps, and a haunting vision that dissipates into ashes captures the ephemeral nature of hope and the crushing realization of its futility. These elements combined craft a vivid portrait of sorrow and yearning.



Soledad in Historic Context

Created in Argentina in 1968, “Soledad” emerges during a time ripe with political and social unrest. This period could have infused the song with its profound sense of loss and disillusionment, reflecting a wider sentiment in society besides personal grief. The universal themes of longing, memory, and despair resonate deeply, potentially mirroring the collective consciousness of a community or nation grappling with instability or change.



Alfredo Le Pera

Alfredo Le Pera was an esteemed lyricist and journalist, best known for his collaborations with Carlos Gardel, creating some of the most iconic tangos that capture the essence of Argentine culture and emotion.