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Sonsa

Sonsa is a Tango written by Raúl de los Hoyos and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1952. The Tango Sonsa is written by Raúl de los Hoyos, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Sonsa with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Sonsa,” meaning “simpleton” in English, dances gracefully on the edge of innocence and naivety. This piece plays with the tender follies of youth, a flirtation between the heart’s honest honesty and the world’s unguarded laughter. It captures the enchanting moment when sincerity becomes rhythm, and simplicity is adorned with the elegance of unspoken stories.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Emilio Fresedo

Author

Raúl de los Hoyos

Composer

1952/5/30

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Sonsa recorded by other Orchestras

Sonsa recorded by other Orchestras

1952/5/30 – Un cacho -e tango – Alfredo De Angelis
1952/5/30 – Alma de loca – Horacio Salgan
1952/5/30 – Los mareados – Horacio Salgan
1952/5/29 – Ronda sentimental – Domingo Federico
1952/5/29 – Yo te adoro – Domingo Federico
Sonsa – 1925/7/3 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
Sonsa – 1952/5/30 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante
Sonsa – 1927/7/6 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Sonsa

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

Letra del Tango Sonsa

Tengo un amor que me enloquece
y es de mi vida mi única ilusión.
De su cariño me siento tan avara
que en cofre de oro lo guarda el corazón.
Es como el sol que al despuntar
llega a los nidos para hacer cantar…
Si entre sus brazos me siento aprisionada
el mundo entero me atrevo a despreciar.

¡Sonsa!, me dijeron mis amigas
piensa que ese amor te perderá;
recuerda que tu vida será pobre
y que no tendrás ni un cobre
pa’ gastarlo en un vestido
o lucirlo en un collar.
¡Sonsa!, no tendrás la voiturette…
Todo ese encanto morirá
y piensa que tu vida será pobre,
que ese amor te ha trastornado
y por él has despreciado
tu mayor felicidad.

Dejé el chalet, dejé el buldog
y el auto regio todo de un color
por seguir, loca, al hombre que yo quiero,
que con un gesto robó mi corazón.
Lejos con él quiero vivir
con mi tapera sola en el lugar,
que una tapera, a la luz de las estrellas,
de noche es plata y oro al despertar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Sonsa"

I have a love that drives me crazy,
and it’s the only dream of my life, my only illusion.
Of his affection, I feel so greedy
that my heart guards it in a golden chest.
Like the sun that, at dawn,
reaches the nests to make them sing…
When held in his arms, I feel captivated,
and I dare to scorn the entire world.

“Foolish!” my friends told me,
thinking that this love will be your downfall;
remember that your life will be poor
and you won’t have a penny
to spend on a dress
or to wear as a necklace.
“Foolish!” you won’t have the little car…
All that charm will die
and think that your life will be poor,
that this love has maddened you
and for it, you’ve scorned
your greatest happiness.

I left the chalet, left the bulldog,
and the splendid auto, all in one color,
to follow, crazily, the man I love,
who with a gesture, stole my heart.
Far away with him, I want to live
with my humble home alone in the place,
for a humble home, under the starlight,
at night is silver, and gold at dawn.

Sonsa by Emilio Fresedo

Sonsa is a Tango written by Emilio Fresedo and composed by Raúl de los Hoyos.



Story behind the Tango Sonsa

The story woven within “Sonsa” reflects a deep, passionate love that overshadows the protagonist’s material and social position. The lyrics convey a narrative of a woman who disregards her friends’ warnings about her love leading to a loss of wealth and social status. Instead, she cherishes the emotional wealth that her love brings, suggesting a preference for genuine happiness over material gain. The term “Sonsa,” used by her friends, translates to “foolish” in English, criticizing her seemingly imprudent choices.



Symbolism of Sonsa

Emilio Fresedo uses various symbolic elements to enrich the narrative. The “cofre de oro” (golden chest) symbolizes the invaluable nature of love, treated as a treasured possession kept safe in the heart. Later, a contrast is drawn with the tangible wealth she abandons – the “chalet,” “buldog,” and a “regio auto” symbolize the conventional markers of wealth and status she leaves behind. Also, significant is the mention of “tapera a la luz de las estrellas” (a shack under the starlight), which symbolizes a humble yet genuine lifestyle chosen over superficial allure.



Sonsa in historic Context

“Sonsa” emerged in 1952, a period marked by significant social and political changes in Argentina. Post World War II era was a time of great transition, influencing the themes of tango lyrics to often reflect deeper emotional and existential queries rather than just romantic trifles. This tango might reflect the societal debates of the time about materialism versus emotional and spiritual fulfillment, mirroring the protagonist’s choice of personal happiness over social expectations and material wealth.



Emilio Fresedo

Emilio Fresedo was an influential figure in the world of Tango, known for his deep lyrical compositions and contributions to its musical evolution.