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Te estaba esperando

Te estaba esperando is a Tango written by Roberto Giménez and recorded by Alfredo Gobbi in 1956. The Tango Te estaba esperando is written by Roberto Giménez, Alfredo Gobbi has recorded Te estaba esperando with the singer Alfredo del Rio.
“Te estaba esperando,” which translates to “I was waiting for you,” resonates with the longing and anticipation born from the heart’s deepest corners. It tells a story of yearning, where each note dances with hope and desire, intertwining past dreams with the promise of tomorrow. This music envelops the soul in a tender embrace, whispering possibilities yet to unfold.

Tango

Style

Alfredo Gobbi

Orchestra

Alfredo del Rio

Singer

Roberto Giménez

Author

Roberto Giménez

Composer

1956/4/16

Date

Alfredo del Rio
Alfredo del Rio
Alfredo Gobbi
Alfredo Gobbi

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Te estaba esperando recorded by other Orchestras

Te estaba esperando recorded by other Orchestras

1956/4/16 – Sencillo pero vistoso – Edgardo Donato
1956/4/16 – Historia de un amor – Alfredo Gobbi
1956/4/18 – Fogon de huella – Carlos di Sarli
1956/4/18 – Porque regresas tu – Carlos di Sarli
1956/4/13 – Repuntando – Armando Pontier
Te estaba esperando – 1956/8/2 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Miguel Montero
Te estaba esperando – 1956/4/16 – Alfredo Gobbi – Alfredo del Rio

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Te estaba esperando

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

Letra del Tango Te estaba esperando

Te estaba esperando, no estés ahí parada,

entrá como siempre, no tengas temor,

tus pobres locuras están olvidadas

y nunca el olvido devuelve un rencor…

Te fuiste y has vuelto, la página en blanco,

no quiero que nadie la llene jamás,

así, sin escenas, perdones, ni llantos,

haremos de cuenta que estamos en paz.



A veces

yo quise decirte cosas

como una lluvia de rosas

que se ofrendan a un altar.

Y siempre

callé de miedo que un día

esas flores que ofrecía

irías a deshojar…

Por eso,

tranquilo estaba esperando

sin pensar cómo, ni cuando,

te vería regresar…

Sabiendo

que naciste para el fango

como Arolas para el tango

y Gardel para cantar…



Te estaba esperando, sin ansia, sin prisa,

ya ves, ni siquiera tus cosas toqué,

tal vez te haga daño mirar mi sonrisa

que te está gritando que yo no cambié.

No estés ahí parada, hacete de cuenta

que una tarde larga de aquí te alejó,

tan solo te ruego que ya no me mientas

por eso no quiero que pidas perdón…

English lyrics of the Tango "Te estaba esperando"

I was waiting for you, don’t stand there,

come in as always, don’t be afraid,

your poor madnesses are forgotten

and never does forgetfulness return a grudge…

You left and have returned, the page is blank,

I don’t want anyone to ever fill it,

like this, without scenes, forgiveness, or tears,

we’ll pretend that we are at peace.

Sometimes

I wanted to tell you things

like a rain of roses

offered at an altar.

And always

I remained silent for fear that one day

those flowers I offered

you would go and pluck…

That’s why,

calmly I was waiting

not thinking how, nor when,

I’d see you return…

Knowing

that you were born for the mire

like Arolas for the tango

and Gardel for singing…

I was waiting for you, with no eagerness, no hurry,

you see, I did not even touch your things,

maybe it will hurt you to see my smile

that is screaming to you that I have not changed.

Don’t stand there, pretend

that a long afternoon took you away from here,

I just beg you not to lie to me anymore

that is why I don’t want you to ask for forgiveness…

Te estaba esperando by Roberto Giménez

Te estaba esperando is a Tango written by Roberto Giménez and composed by Roberto Giménez.



Story behind the Tango Te estaba esperando

“Te estaba esperando” translates to “I was waiting for you,” and communicates a tale of reunion and forgiveness. The lyrics depict a scene of someone welcoming back a loved one who has returned after a departure. The speaker asks the returned person to enter without fear and mentions that past follies are forgotten with no bitterness remaining. It highlights the acceptance of the past without resentment, welcoming peace over conflict or drama.



Symbolism of Te estaba esperando

The song uses vivid imagery and symbolism to deepen its emotional resonance. Phrases like “una lluvia de rosas” (a rain of roses) symbolize abundant and lavish emotional offerings, likened to offerings at an altar, signifying deep affection or reverence. Comparisons such as “naciste para el fango” (born to the mud) equated with “Arolas para el tango” (Arolas to the tango) and “Gardel para cantar” (Gardel to sing) place the subject in a predestined role, suggesting authenticity and an unavoidable nature or destiny. This particular pairing of elements magnifies the idea of inescapable nature and purpose amidst personal relations and artistic expressions.



Te estaba esperando in historic Context

Released in 1956 in Argentina, “Te estaba esperando” emerges from a rich cultural period for tango, marked just post the golden age of Argentine tango (1930s-1950s). This era was characterized by tango’s profound connection to the themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, reflective of societal sentiments. The emphasis on reconciliation and forgiveness without bitterness might reflect a broader societal urge for healing post-periods of turmoil or change, paralleling personal narratives with communal or national histories. Positioning individuals like Arolas and Gardel in the lyrics also ties the song closely to cultural icons, enhancing its resonance with an Argentine audience familiar with these luminaries of tango and vocal music.



Roberto Giménez

Roberto Giménez was an influential figure in the tango genre, both as a lyricist and composer, known for his deep emotional influence through music.