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Todo corazón

Todo corazón is a Tango written by Julio De Caro and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1951. Julio De Caro has recorded Todo corazón as an instrumental Tango.
“Todo corazón,” meaning “All Heart,” is a piece that resonates with deep emotion and sincerity. The music weaves a tapestry of passion and longing, inviting listeners to embrace every heartbeat and moment of vulnerability. It speaks to the universal language of love, capturing the essence of being fully open and alive.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

José María Ruffet

Author

Julio De Caro

Composer

1951/6/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Todo corazón recorded by other Orchestras

Todo corazón recorded by other Orchestras

1951/6/1 – Ja ja ja – Julio De Caro
1951/5/31 – Dejame sonar – Osvaldo Fresedo
1951/5/31 – Preparense – Osvaldo Fresedo
1951/5/30 – Testamento de arrabal – Florindo Sassone
1951/5/30 – El relampago – Florindo Sassone
Todo corazon – 1961/7/5 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Todo corazon – 1948/12/14 – Astor Piazzolla – Instrumental
Todo corazon – 1924/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
Todo corazon – 1951/6/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Todo corazón

¡Por qué traicionas el cariño
que me juró tu labio abrasador!
¡Por qué te olvidas del abrazo
que yo te di, cautiva de tu amor!
¿Por qué me dejas triste y sola,
mientras las horas burlan mi aflicción?
¿No vez que muero con tu ausencia
porque yo soy todo corazón?

Pero sigue en tus locas ilusiones
Que, muy pronto, rendido al desengaño
volverás, como el ave vuelve al nido,
volverás al amor que has profanado.
Yo te aguardo sin odios ni rencores,
con la franca sonrisa de mis labios,
porque es tu vida mi adoración,
porque yo soy todo corazón.

Es este el himno de ternura
que entonaremos juntos al amor:
triunfante yo con mis desvelos,
sediento tú con ansias y amargor.
Y entonces quiero que me digas,
al recordar la vida que murió,
por qué, después de larga ausencia,
buscas abrigo en mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Todo corazón"

Why do you betray the affection
that your burning lips promised me?
Why do you forget the embrace
that I gave you, captive to your love?
Why do you leave me sad and alone,
while the hours mock my distress?
Don’t you see I die in your absence
because I am all heart?

But continue in your wild illusions
That, soon, crushed by disillusionment
you will return, like the bird returns to the nest,
you will return to the love you desecrated.
I wait without hatred or bitterness,
with the genuine smile on my lips,
because your life is my adoration,
because I am all heart.

This is the hymn of tenderness
that together we will sing to love:
triumphant I with my vigilance,
thirsty you with yearning and bitterness.
And then I want you to tell me,
recalling the life that died,
why, after a long absence,
you seek shelter in my heart.

Todo corazón by José María Ruffet

Todo corazón is a Tango written by José María Ruffet and composed by Julio De Caro.



Story behind the Tango Todo corazón

“Todo corazón” (All Heart) is rich in emotional intensity, depicting a fervent plea of undying love tinged with deep betrayal. The narrator questions why their love is spurned, despite being passionately dedicated. This Tango, performed through the melancholy and passionate rhythms characteristic of its genre, portrays sorrow and hopeful anticipation for a returned, repentant lover. Fundamentally, it tells a story of undying love that withstands disillusionment and longing.



Symbolism of Todo corazón

The title “Todo corazón” itself is a deep expression of the narrator’s commitment—being all heart. The repeated questioning reveals a torment and disbelief at the betrayal faced. Symbolically, the “labio abrasador” (burning lip) suggests a passion that once was, now extinguished by the lover’s change of heart. The reference to “the bird returning to the nest” encapsulates hope of reconciliation, evoking strong feelings of both forgiveness and desperate yearning for restoration of past love.



Todo corazón in historic Context

Recorded in 1951, during a prolific era of Argentine Tango, where the music not only was a form of entertainment but also a profound cultural expression reflecting social and emotional currents of Argentina. This post-war period was marked by great emotional and social upheaval, which can be reflected in the passionate, sometimes melancholic nature of tango music. “Todo corazón” makes vivid these sentiments of intense personal emotions amid broader societal shifts. The heartfelt longing and reminiscence of the past relationships reflect not only personal loss but a societal nostalgia for pre-war normalcy and stability.



José María Ruffet

José María Ruffet was an accomplished lyricist in the Argentine Tango scene, whose works often captured the poignant, heartfelt emotions of everyday life and love.