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Sólo cerrazón

Sólo cerrazón is a Tango written by Antonio Varela and recorded by Osmar Maderna in 1946. The Tango Sólo cerrazón is written by Antonio Varela, Osmar Maderna has recorded Sólo cerrazón with the singer Orlando Verri.
“Only Obscurity” stirs the depths of emotion with its haunting notes. “Sólo cerrazón” envelops the listener in a foggy veil, where clarity is elusive and shadows stretch infinitely. This evocative piece explores the twilight of the soul, a journey through longing and introspection, capturing the poignant dance of despair and hope.

Tango

Style

Osmar Maderna

Orchestra

Orlando Verri

Singer

Mariano de la Torre

Author

Antonio Varela

Composer

1946/1/1

Date

Orlando Verri
Orlando Verri
Osmar Maderna
Osmar Maderna

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Sólo cerrazón

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

Letra del Tango Sólo cerrazón

Una sombra más

Se asoma al callejón,

Mientras más allá

Es todo cerrazón.

Grita su dolor

Un hombre, sin perdón,

Muerde su rencor

La que no perdonó.



Dame tu cariño

Y la paz de tu consuelo,

Para ser el dueño

De aquel nido que perdí.

Ya no puede ser

La sombra respondió,

Sólo cerrazón

Quedó de aquel querer.



De qué me sirve la aventura de un querer

Que muere, cuando más lo quiero,

Para qué me sirven los amigos

En las amargas horas, de mi desconsuelo.

Mi corazón ya te ha perdido

Por haber volado, lejos de mi nido,

Fuera de mi mundo que se aleja

Llevándose las quejas, de mi cerrazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Sólo cerrazón"

Another shadow

Peeks into the alley,

While further away

It’s all murkiness.

A man cries out his pain

Unforgiven,

His resentment bites

The one who did not forgive.

Give me your affection

And the peace of your consolation,

To be the owner

Of that nest I lost.

It can no longer be

The shadow replied,

Only darkness

Remains of that love.

What use is the adventure of love

That dies, when I need it most,

Why do I need friends

In the bitter hours, of my despair?

My heart has already lost you

For having flown, far from my nest,

Outside of my world that drifts away

Taking the complaints, of my murkiness.

Sólo cerrazón by Mariano de la Torre

Sólo cerrazón is a Tango written by Mariano de la Torre and composed by Antonio Varela.



Story behind the Tango Sólo cerrazón

The lyrics of “Sólo cerrazón” convey a poignant narrative of loss and unresolved heartache. The scene is set in an anonymous alleyway, depicted as a shadowy, closed-off space—a metaphor for the narrator’s emotional state. The central figures are a man openly expressing his grief and a woman consumed by unresolved bitterness. The poignant refrain, “Sólo cerrazón quedó de aquel querer,” suggests that only darkness and closure remain from their former love, highlighting the theme of irrevocable separation and emotional desolation.



Symbolism of Sólo cerrazón

The title and recurring phrase “Sólo cerrazón,” which translates to “Only Closure,” encapsulates the song’s essence. It symbolizes the complete shut-off from emotions, the abandonment of what once was a nurturing relationship. The mention of shadows and alleyways reinforce this notion of navigating through hidden pains and the darker facets of human experience. The stark contrast between seeking consolation and being met with silence underlines the tragic disconnect between what the heart seeks and what reality imposes.



Sólo cerrazón in historic Context

“Sólo cerrazón” was written shortly after World War II, a period marked by widespread melancholy and societal reevaluation. Argentina was not isolated from these global sentiments, often reflected in the arts of that era. The tango, as a cultural expression, often encapsulated these emotions, and “Sólo cerrazón” serves as a poignant narrative set against this backdrop of uncertainty and changing world views. The year 1946 in Argentina also marked a significant political change with Juan Domingo Perón’s rise, which might have influenced the somber and reflective tone of the song.



Mariano de la Torre

Mariano de la Torre was a notable figure in Argentine tango, known for his deep and expressive lyrics that often reflected the poignant aspects of life and love.