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Trasnochando

Trasnochando is a Tango written by Armando Baliotti and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1979. The Tango Trasnochando is written by Armando Baliotti, Florindo Sassone has recorded Trasnochando with the singer Rodolfo Lemos.
“Trasnochando,” or “Staying Up Late,” captures a world where shadows dance beneath the moon’s gentle watch. This piece evokes the quiet intimacy and longing found in the twilight hours, when hearts reveal their unspoken dreams. Each note whispers tales of restless nights, where time slips away and the soul wanders in search of solace.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Rodolfo Lemos

Singer

Santiago Adamini

Author

Armando Baliotti

Composer

1979/1/1

Date

Rodolfo Lemos
Rodolfo Lemos
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Trasnochando recorded by other Orchestras

Trasnochando recorded by other Orchestras

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1979/1/1 – Estrella – Florindo Sassone
Trasnochando – 1942/6/15 – Angel d-Agostino – Angel Vargas
Trasnochando – 1942/6/30 – Miguel Calo – Raul Beron
Trasnochando – 1965/1/1 – Ricardo Tanturi – Jorge Falcon
Trasnochando – 1979/1/1 – Florindo Sassone – Rodolfo Lemos

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Trasnochando

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

Letra del Tango Trasnochando

Trasnochando,

como todo calavera

que no ve lo que le espera,

que no sabe donde va,

rechazaba

tus consejos, buen amigo,

casi fuimos enemigos

por decirme la verdad.



Siempre fueron

mis mejores compañeros

los muchachos milongueros

jugadores y algo más.

Y con ellos

noche a noche derrochaba,

entre copas, baile y farra,

esta vida que se va.



Trasnochando conocí

la mujer que vos sabés,

no quisiera repetir

lo que anoche te conté.

Todo, todo lo perdí,

sólo de ella conservé

esa foto que está allí

y que ya no quiero ver.

Vos que todo lo sabés,

mañana si es que venís,

esa foto la guardás,

la tirás o la rompés,

para mí lo mismo da,

vos hacé lo que querés,

no la quiero más mirar,

ni pensar como ella fue.



Siempre llegan,

en mis noches de desvelo,

tus palabras de consuelo

a aliviar mi soledad.

Ya no puedo

reaccionar, estoy vencido,

sólo así busco el olvido

en mi eterno trasnochar.



Es inútil

dar la vuelta en el camino,

tendré que seguir el sino

de mi vida que se va.

Pero hermano,

yo te estoy agradecido,

ya lo ves, mi buen amigo,

no hay remedio pa’mi mal.

English lyrics of the Tango "Trasnochando"

Staying up late,

like every carefree man

who doesn’t see what lies ahead,

who doesn’t know where he’s going,

I ignored

your advice, good friend,

we almost became enemies

for you telling me the truth.

My best mates

were always the tango dancers,

gamblers and more.

And with them,

night after night I squandered,

among drinks, dance, and revelry,

this life that slips away.

Staying up late I met

the woman you know about,

I wouldn’t want to repeat

what I told you last night.
I lost everything,
I only kept from her

that photo over there

that I no longer want to see.

You who know everything,

tomorrow if you come by,

you keep that photo,

throw it away or tear it up,

it’s all the same to me,

do what you want,

I don’t want to look at it anymore,

nor think about how she was.

Always coming,

in my sleepless nights,

your comforting words

to ease my loneliness.

I can no longer

react, I am defeated,

only thus do I seek forgetting

in my perpetual staying up late.

It’s useless

to turn back on the path,

I must follow the fate

of my life that slips away.
But brother,

I am grateful to you,

you see, my good friend,

there’s no cure for my ailment.

Trasnochando by Santiago Adamini

Trasnochando is a Tango written by Santiago Adamini and composed by Armando Baliotti.



Story behind the Tango Trasnochando

The lyrics of “Trasnochando” depict the story of a person looking back on a life characterized by frivolous, nocturnal escapades and the consequences of such a lifestyle. Bitterly reflecting on ignored advice and lost relationships, the narrator conveys a strong sense of regret and resignation. The central narrative revolves around a transformative relationship; it’s a tale of love found in the night, lost, and then painfully remembered through the remaining picture of a loved one whom the narrator tries to forget.



Symbolism of Trasnochando

Symbolism in “Trasnochando” is rich, utilizing night-time (“trasnochar” meaning to stay up all night in Spanish) as a metaphor for the shadowy, ill-advised path of the narrator’s life. The nocturnal setting symbolizes the concealment of reality, which daylight would expose. The repeated mentions of staying awake portrays the inner turmoil and ongoing struggle with past decisions and their ramifications. The act of asking a friend to remove the photograph of a former lover symbolizes a desperate, yet insufficient effort to erase the past and its painful memories.



Trasnochando in Historic Context

Created in 1979 in Argentina, “Trasnochando” was written during a period marked by political and social unrest. This was a time right before the return to democratic governance after years under a military dictatorship. The themes of regret, loss, and desolation can be seen as reflective of the national psyche—expressing a collective longing for change and the pain of those tumultuous years. The tango, inherently linked to Argentine identity, serves as an apt medium to express these emotions and experiences, connecting personal narratives with broader societal issues.



Santiago Adamini

Argentine tango lyricist Santiago Adamini is renowned for his evocative and emotionally-rich lyrics, deeply intertwined with the traditional elements of Argentine culture and the essence of Buenos Aires nocturnal scene.