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Trenzas

Trenzas is a Tango written by Armando Pontier and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1962. The Tango Trenzas is written by Armando Pontier, Horacio Salgán has recorded Trenzas with the singer Edmundo Rivero.
“Trenzas,” meaning “Braids” in English, evokes a tapestry of interwoven melodies and emotions. Just as braids are crafted by interlacing strands, this piece intricately weaves together tales of love, nostalgia, and longing. The music twists and turns gracefully, capturing the complex harmony of life’s intertwined paths and connections, resonating deeply with the soul.

Tango

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Edmundo Rivero

Singer

Homero Expósito

Author

Armando Pontier

Composer

1962/1/1

Date

Edmundo Rivero
Edmundo Rivero
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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Trenzas recorded by other Orchestras

Trenzas recorded by other Orchestras

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Trenzas – 1962/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Edmundo Rivero

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Trenzas

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

Letra del Tango Trenzas

Trenzas,

seda dulce de tus trenzas,

luna en sombra de tu piel

y de tu ausencia.

Trenzas que me ataron en el yugo de tu amor,

yugo casi blando de tu risa de tu voz…

Fina

caridad de mi rutina,

me encontré tu corazón

en una esquina…

Trenzas de color de mate amargo

que endulzaron mi letargo gris.



¿Adónde fue tu amor de flor silvestre?

¿Adónde, adónde fue después de amarte?

Tal vez mi corazón tenía que perderte

y así mi soledad se agranda por buscarte.

¡Y estoy llorando así

cansado de llorar,

trenzado a tu vivir

con trenzas de ansiedad… sin ti!

¡Por qué tendré que amar

y al fin partir!



Pena,

vieja angustia de mi pena,

frase trunca de tu voz

que me encadena…

Pena que me llena de palabras sin rencor,

llama que te llama con la llama del amor.

Trenzas,

seda dulce de tus trenzas,

luna en sombra de tu piel

y de tu ausencia,

trenzas,

nudo atroz de cuero crudo

que me ataron a tu mudo adiós…

English lyrics of the Tango "Trenzas"

Braids,
sweet silk of your braids,
moon in the shadow of your skin
and of your absence.

Braids that bound me in the yoke of your love,
yoke almost soft from your laughter, your voice…

Fina,
charity of my routine,
I found your heart
on a street corner…
Braids the color of bitter mate
that sweetened my grey lethargy.

Where did your wildflower love go?
Where, where did it go after loving you?
Perhaps my heart had to lose you
and so my loneliness grows in searching for you.
And I’m crying like this
tired of crying,
intertwined with your life
with braids of anxiety… without you!
Why must I love
and in the end leave!

Sorrow,
old anguish of my sorrow,
unfinished phrase of your voice
that chains me…
Sorrow that fills me with words without bitterness,
flame that calls you with the flame of love.
Braids,
sweet silk of your braids,
moon in shadow of your skin
and of your absence,
braids,
cruel knot of raw leather
that bound me to your silent goodbye…

Trenzas by Homero Expósito

Trenzas is a Tango written by Homero Expósito and composed by Armando Pontier.



Story behind the Tango Trenzas

“Trenzas,” meaning “Braids” in English, unfolds as a poetic and emotional lament of love lost. The lyrics narrate the speaker’s profound connection and subsequent detachment from their lover, using the metaphor of braids to describe the intertwining and eventual unraveling of their relationship. The gentle touch of the braids, the soft, bittersweet emotions they invoke, and their final painful constriction reflect a journey from intimacy to estrangement.



Symbolism of Trenzas

The repeated reference to “trenzas” (braids) throughout the song serves as a central symbol linking love with entanglement and constraint. The “seda dulce de tus trenzas” (sweet silk of your braids) suggests a soothing yet powerful allure, tying the speaker emotionally and psychologically to his past love. Notable too is the juxtaposition of “caridad de mi rutina” (charity of my routine), suggesting how memories linger, turning everyday moments into painful reminders of what was lost. The imagery of “luna en sombra de tu piel” (moon in the shadow of your skin) evokes a melancholic longing, where the shadow represents the ongoing presence of absence.



Trenzas in historic Context

Released in 1962 in Argentina, “Trenzas” emerged during a vibrant yet tumultuous period in Argentine culture, marked by political upheaval and a rich artistic output within the tango genre. This context of uncertainty and transition possibly mirrors the themes of loss and nostalgia in the song, encapsulating a collective sentiment of searching for stability and solace in an ever-changing environment. The choice of traditional tango music by Expósito, entwined with lyrical exploration of personal and emotional conflict, likely resonated with many during this era, making “Trenzas” a poignant reflection of its time.



Homero Expósito

Homero Expósito was a renowned Argentine lyricist and poet, best known for his profound and innovative contributions to the tango genre.