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Tras cartón

Tras cartón is a Tango written by Anselmo Aieta and recorded by Francisco Rotundo in 1951. The Tango Tras cartón is written by Anselmo Aieta, Francisco Rotundo has recorded Tras cartón with the singer Floreal Ruiz.
“Tras cartón,” translating to “Behind the Cardboard,” evokes an image of hidden stories and layered emotions. Just as cardboard conceals treasures or secrets, this piece reveals the unseen depth of life, where moments of passion and heartache dance in tandem. It invites us to peek beyond the surface, uncovering the raw, poignant tales beneath.

Tango

Style

Francisco Rotundo

Orchestra

Floreal Ruiz

Singer

Santiago Adamini

Author

Anselmo Aieta

Composer

1951/12/10

Date

Floreal Ruiz
Floreal Ruiz
Francisco Rotundo
Francisco Rotundo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Tras cartón

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

Letra del Tango Tras cartón

Me citaste la otra noche,

ansioso por verte fui.

Te busqué, te esperé mucho;

lo cierto es que no te vi.

Entonces bien convencido

que verte ya no podría,

me dije: ‘Será otro día’,

y me fui pensando en ti.



Yo me dije: ‘Es seguro

que algo grave le ha pasado

porque ella nunca ha faltado,

siempre bien supo cumplir’.

¡Qué noche, cuánto sufrir!

Así llegó el nuevo día,

busqué verte y saber algo

pero no lo conseguí.



Al cabo de algunos días,

una carta recibí

en la que vos me decías,

en pocas líneas, así:

‘Te ruego que me perdones.

Engañándote venía

con otro amor que tenía…

Para siempre a él me uní.



Tomé dos cartas de un naipe

después de haberlas marcado,

las mezclé bien con cuidado

para mi suerte jugar.

Pronto pude comprobar

que tu contra se había dado,

tras cartón habías quedado,

lo demás lo sabés ya’.

English lyrics of the Tango "Tras cartón"

You called me the other night,
eager to see you, I went.
I looked for you, waited long;
the truth is that I didn’t see you.

Then, quite convinced
that I could no longer see you,
I thought: ‘It’ll be another day’,
and left thinking of you.

I said to myself: ‘It’s certain
something serious must have happened
because she has never missed,
always knew how to honor her word’.
What a night, so much suffering!
As the new day came,
I tried to see you and learn something
but I succeeded not.

After a few days,
I received a letter
in which you told me,
in just a few lines, like this:
‘Please forgive me.
I was deceiving you
with another love I had…
I’ve joined him forever.

I took two cards from a deck
after having marked them,
mixed them carefully
to gamble my fate.
Soon, I could verify
that your opposition was evident,
you were outed,
the rest you know already.’

Tras cartón by Santiago Adamini

Tras cartón is a Tango written by Santiago Adamini and composed by Anselmo Aieta.



Story behind the Tango Tras cartón

The lyrics of “Tras cartón” depict a poignant narrative of unrequited love and deception. They tell the story of a rendezvous that never occurs, as the narrator waits in vain to meet the beloved. The revelation of the betrayal is communicated through a letter, signaling the end of the relationship and the beginning of a new union with another lover. The overall mood is one of melancholy, loss, and realization of truth.



Symbolism of Tras cartón

The title “Tras cartón,” translating to “behind cardboard” in English, symbolizes a façade or hidden reality, reflective of how the truth was concealed from the narrator. The use of card game imagery, particularly the shuffling and marking of cards, serves as a metaphor for manipulation and destiny, hinting at the clandestine and calculated actions of the beloved. Key phrases like “tras cartón habías quedado” underscore the deception, revealing that the narrator was left in the dark, much like discarded cardboard behind the scenes.



Tras cartón in historic Context

Set in the mid-20th century Argentina, “Tras cartón” reflects themes common in tango music, such as romantic despair, betrayal, and stoic acceptance. The socio-economic backdrop of post-war Argentina, characterized by its blend of hope and disillusionment, mirrors the emotional narrative of the song, highlighting personal tragedy amidst broader societal shifts. The cultural importance of tango as an expression of deeper, often somber emotional states connects individual experience with communal identity.



Santiago Adamini

Santiago Adamini was an influential lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, known for his rich narrative style and emotional depth.