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Un dilema

Un dilema is a Tango written by Julio De Caro and recorded by Julio De Caro in 1942. The Tango Un dilema is written by Julio De Caro , Julio De Caro has recorded Un dilema with the singer Agustin Volpe.
“Un Dilema,” or “A Dilemma,” beckons the listener to navigate the complexities of choice and consequence. This musical piece, akin to a captivating Tango, intertwines passion and uncertainty, mirroring moments when the heart and mind are at odds. Each note dances with the tension of indecision, capturing the essence of life’s perplexing crossroads.

Tango

Style

Julio De Caro

Orchestra

Agustin Volpe

Singer

Enrique Cadícamo

Author

Julio De Caro

Composer

1942/1/1

Date

Agustin Volpe
Agustin Volpe
Julio De Caro
Julio De Caro

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Un dilema

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

Letra del Tango Un dilema

Yo soñaba con ella un Edén,
paraíso feliz… Todo color.
No pensaba, jamás, que ese Edén
pudiera tambalear delante de otro amor…
La fuerza de un extraño y gran querer
hoy viene a aquel paisaje ensombrecer…
Qué he de hacer corazón, qué he de hacer,
el dilema aquí está sin resolver…

Dilema
complejo es el asunto…
Qué debo hacer, pregunto,
… si olvidarla… si quererla… sidejarla de querer.
Dilema
los dos amores queman,
la suerte lo decida
y en mi vida quede aquel… que mande Dios.

Que misterios que encierra el amor
lo que ayer fue ilusión, deja hoy de ser…
Por la senda de un nuevo querer
camino como ayer… eterno soñador…
No sé cuál ha de ser este final…
Mas temo, porque soy sentimental,
qué he de hacer, corazón, qué he de hacer.
El dilema aquí está sin resolver…

English lyrics of the Tango "Un dilema"

In dreams I built us an Eden,
a happy paradise… rich in hue.
I never once thought that Eden
could falter before a new love’s view…
The force of a strange and mighty love
now clouds that landscape from above…
What to do, heart, what to do?
This dilemma remains without a clue…

Dilemma,
the issue’s complex…
What should I do, reflect,
… to forget her… to love her… to cease to endure.
Dilemma,
both loves scald deep,
let fate decide to keep
in my life the one… ordained by God.

What mysteries does love enclose,
what once was dream, today it goes…
On paths of a new love do I tread
like yesterday, a dreamer led…
I do not know what end will be…
But fear, for I’m sentimental, you see,
what to do, heart, what to do.
This dilemma remains without a clue…

Un dilema by Enrique Cadícamo

Un dilema is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Julio De Caro.



Story behind the Tango “Un dilema”

The tango “Un dilema” captures a man entangled in a love triangle, struggling between an old love and a new passion. The lyrics poetically express this internal conflict, highlighting the emotional turmoil and indecision of choosing between two loves. Cadícamo effectively uses the metaphor of dreaming of Eden with his first love, now overshadowed by an unexpected, powerful new affection. The phrase “Camino como ayer… eterno soñador” suggests that despite the past experiences, he continues on as an eternal dreamer, indicative of his ongoing search for love and happiness.



Symbolism of Un dilema

Significant symbolism in “Un dilema” lies in the repeated references to an idyllic ‘Eden’ and ‘darkening landscapes’, illustrating the contrast between the idealized past and the dimming present due to the new love. This love is described as a “strange and great wanting” which clouds the previously bright paradise, symbolizing the confusion and complexity of feelings in love conflicts. The personal tumult is encapsulated in the word ‘dilemma’, repeated throughout, emphasizing the narrator’s indecision and internal conflict.



Un dilema in historic Context

“Un dilema” was released in 1942, a pivotal era for Argentina and the world at large. During this time, World War II was influencing global dynamics, and at home, Argentina was marked by political and social changes. These broader uncertainties paralleled the personal indecisions and turmoil in love reflected in the tango, perhaps suggesting a metaphor for the broader societal indecisions and the personal vs. communal dilemmas faced by individuals during times of upheaval.



Enrique Cadícamo

Enrique Cadícamo was a renowned Argentine lyricist and poet, widely celebrated for his contributions to the genre of tango.