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Tanto

Tanto is a Tango written by Elías Randal and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1948. The Tango Tanto is written by Elías Randal, Miguel Caló has recorded Tanto with the singer Mario Cané.
“Tanto” — meaning “So Much” in English — is a declaration of profound emotion, capturing the intensity of longing and desire. With every note, it whispers stories of overwhelming passion and heartfelt devotion, reminiscent of lovers dancing under a moonlit sky. The music embodies the weight of love’s embrace, tender yet fervent, echoing the depths of human connection.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Mario Cané

Singer

Carlos Bahr

Author

Elías Randal

Composer

1948/12/15

Date

Mario Cané
Mario Cané
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Tanto

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

Letra del Tango Tanto

Vuelvo a leer tus viejas cartas,

que ya he leído tanto y tanto

y vuelvo a hallarte apasionada

en las cálidas palabras

del momento del amor.

Es lo que queda de un pasado,

hecho de lágrimas y risas,

con un final desesperado

que escribieron el dolor

y el desamor.



Tanto,

tanto como nos quisimos,

tanto, tanto que soñamos,

tanto como hemos vivido.

Y de repente,

peor que el martirio,

peor que la muerte

este terrible comprender

que te he perdido,

que ya nunca he de tenerte.

Tanto,

tanto como fuiste mía

como nunca ya en tu vida

de ninguno más serás.



Guardo tus cosas más queridas,

porque conservan algo tuyo

es como un poco de tu vida

de tu vida y de mi vida

de mi muerta soledad.

Pero yo se que ya no hay nada

que te devuelva hasta mis brazos

y estoy así, sin esperanzas,

esperando nada más, por esperar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Tanto"

I read your old letters again,
which I’ve read so many times,
and I find you passionate
in the warm words
of the moment of love.

It’s what’s left of a past,
made of tears and laughter,
with a desperate end,
written by pain
and unlove.

So much,
as much as we loved,
so much, so much that we dreamed,
as much as we have lived.
And suddenly,
worse than martyrdom,
worse than death,
this terrible realization
that I’ve lost you,
that I’ll never have you again.
So much,
as much as you were mine,
as you’ll never again be
anyone else’s in your life.

I keep your dearest things,
because they retain something of you,
it’s like a bit of your life,
of your life and of my life,
of my dead loneliness.
But I know there’s nothing
that can bring you back to my arms,
and here I am, hopeless,
waiting for nothing, just waiting.

Tanto by Carlos Bahr

Tanto is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Elías Randal.



Story behind the Tango Tanto

In “Tanto,” Carlos Bahr weaves a poignant narrative of love and loss that echoes through the melancholy rhythm of tango. The lyrics recount the emotional journey of revisiting old love letters, which serve as a portal to a relationship that brims with passion and intimacy yet concludes in despair. These letters, soaked in the warmth of affection and the chill of separation, are relics of a bond that the narrator cherishes despite its demise. Each phrase in the tango emphasizes not only the depth of the love shared but also the profound sense of loss that no future union can mend.



Symbolism of Tanto

The recurring word “Tanto,” meaning “so much” in English, underscores the intensity of emotions experienced within the song. It’s used to quantify the love, dreams, and shared life while lamenting the irreversible depth of loss. This repetition not only exemplifies a rhythmic motif common in tango music but also poignantly highlights the profound impact of the relationship on the individual’s life. Items like “tus viejas cartas” (your old letters) and “tus cosas más queridas” (your most beloved things) symbolize the tangible memories of the relationship, serving as both a treasure and a torment to the bearer, intertwining their past joy and present solitude.



Tanto in Historic Context

Written and recorded in 1948 Argentina, “Tanto” emerges in a period rich with political and social change. Post-World War II, Argentina was navigating a complex era under the burgeoning presidency of Juan Perón. This milieu influences the tango’s expressive depth, touching on themes of personal and communal loss—a reflection, perhaps, of the broader societal shifts. During this time, tango was not only a musical expression but also a social commentary, capturing the emotional landscape of the Argentinian people.



Carlos Bahr

Carlos Bahr was a prominent figure in the world of tango lyricism, known for his deeply evocative language and his capacity to capture complex emotions within the constraints of simple verses.