Tango del colectivo

Tango del colectivo is a Tango written by Armando Pontier and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1968. The Tango Tango del colectivo is written by Armando Pontier, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Tango del colectivo with the singer Roberto Goyeneche.

“Tango del Colectivo,” or “Tango of the Bus,” echoes the rhythm of city life. The music captures the hustle and bustle of passengers boarding and departing, each with their own story etched into the melody. Within its notes, one can feel the pulse of the city, dancing through evening streets alive with the heartbeat of countless journeys.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche

Singer

Federico Silva

Author

Armando Pontier

Composer

1968/12/11

Date

Roberto Goyeneche

Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Tango del colectivo

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

Letra del Tango Tango del colectivo

Ahora es ‘Cinta Scotch’
En vez de cuatro chinches
Porque la vida pasa…
El tiempo cambia.
Pero siempre Gardel,
Sonrisa, esmoquin
Gardel y los muchachos…
Esos muchachos…
Que son de alguna forma
Iguales a la rubia,
De los textos abiertos
Y los ojos cerrados.

Se sube en la primera
Corriéndose hacia el fondo,
Y empuja cuando baja
Como toda la gente.
Las manos
Ya cansadas de apretar
La bronca…
De pedir sin que te den,
Y al fin perder las cosas
Que te importan.

Las cosas de verdad que tanto importan,
El sol sobre los ojos me hace mal,
Por eso es que me has visto lagrimear
No ves la ciudad viene y se va,
Y las veredas son de todos
Como el pan.

English lyrics of the Tango "Tango del colectivo "

Now it’s ‘Scotch Tape’
Instead of four tacks
Because life goes on…
Time changes.
But always Gardel,
Smile, tuxedo
Gardel and the boys…
Those boys…
Who are somehow
Just like the blonde,
With open texts
And closed eyes.

She gets on the first one
Moving to the back,
And pushes when getting off
Like everyone else.
The hands
Already tired of clenching
The anger…
Of asking without receiving,
And finally losing the things
That matter to you.

The real things that matter so much,
The sun in my eyes hurts,
That’s why you’ve seen me tear up
You don’t see the city coming and going,
And the sidewalks belong to everyone
Like bread.

Tango del colectivo by Federico Silva

Tango del colectivo is a Tango written by Federico Silva and composed by Armando Pontier.

Story behind the Tango Tango del colectivo

The “Tango del colectivo” lyrics by Federico Silva delve deeply into the emotions and experiences of everyday life in urban Argentina. Sung from the perspective of an individual navigating city life, the tango conveys themes of change, loss, and the never-ending struggle of the working class. Incorporating rich symbolism and stark realism, Silva captures the spirit of an era and the timeless relevance of emotional and societal struggles.

Symbolism of Tango del colectivo

Symbolism is heavily employed in “Tango del colectivo” to accentuate the poignant themes in the lyrics. The reference to ‘Cinta Scotch’ symbolizes modernity and the notion of temporary fixes over traditional solutions, such as ‘cuatro chinches’ (four thumbtacks). Invoking Carlos Gardel, an iconic figure in the tango world, signifies the everlasting imprint of certain cultural icons and their contrast to the changing world around them. The imagery of the collective bus journey and shared sidewalks portrays commonality and shared human experiences amidst personal hardships.