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Una vez

Una vez is a Tango written by Osvaldo Pugliese and recorded by Edgardo Donato in 1945. The Tango Una vez is written by Osvaldo Pugliese, Edgardo Donato has recorded Una vez with the singer Osvaldo Morel.
“Una vez” translates to “One Time” in English, capturing the fleeting essence of a singular moment. This music whispers of a past encounter, a delicate dance between memory and reverie, where emotions swirl like the tango’s embrace. It is a melody that holds the weight of nostalgia, inviting the listener to relive a cherished, unforgettable instant.

Tango

Style

Edgardo Donato

Orchestra

Osvaldo Morel

Singer

Cátulo Castillo

Author

Osvaldo Pugliese

Composer

1945/1/1

Date

Osvaldo Morel
Osvaldo Morel
Edgardo Donato
Edgardo Donato

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Una vez recorded by other Orchestras

Una vez recorded by other Orchestras

1945/1/1 – Fuimos – Osvaldo Fresedo
1945/1/1 – Pimienta – Osvaldo Fresedo
1945/1/1 – Demasiado tarde – Edgardo Donato
1945/1/1 – Sin palabras – Edgardo Donato
1945/1/3 – Que no sepan las estrellas – Carlos di Sarli
Una vez – 1946/11/8 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Alberto Moran
Una vez – 1945/1/1 – Edgardo Donato – Osvaldo Morel
Una vez – 1946/10/31 – Osmar Maderna – Pedro Datila

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Una vez

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

Letra del Tango Una vez

Una vez fue su amor que llamó
y después sobre el abismo rodó,
la que amé más que a mi mismo fue.
Luz de su mirada, siempre, siempre helada.
Sabor de sinsabor, mi amor,
amor que no era nada.
Pequeñez de su burla mordaz,
una vez, sólo en la vida, una vez.

Pudo llamarse Renée
o acaso fuera Manón,
ya no me importa quien fue,
Manón o Renée, si la olvidé…
Muchas llegaron a mí,
pero pasaron igual,
un mal querer me hizo así,
gané en el perder, ya no creí.

Luz lejana y mansa
que ya no me alcanza.
Mi voz gritó ayer,
hoy, amor, sin esperanza.
Una vez, fue su espina tenaz
una vez, sólo en la vida, una vez.

English lyrics of the Tango "Una vez"

Once her love called
and then tumbled into the abyss,
the one I loved more than myself.
Light of her gaze, always, always cold.
Taste of dissatisfaction, my love,
a love that was nothing.
Petty mockery in her sharp sneer,
just once, only once in a lifetime.

She could have been named Renée
or perhaps she was Manón,
I don’t care who she was,
Manón or Renée, if I’ve forgotten her…
Many came to me,
but they all passed just the same,
a poor love turned me this way,
I gained in losing, I believed no more.

Distant and gentle light
that no longer reaches me.
My voice screamed yesterday,
today, love, without hope.
Once, it was her persistent thorn
just once, only once in a lifetime.

Una vez by Cátulo Castillo

Una vez is a Tango written by Cátulo Castillo and composed by Osvaldo Pugliese.



Story behind the Tango Una vez

Una vez, which translates to “Once” in English, delves deeply into themes of lost love and reflective melancholy. The narrator reminisces about a past relationship that was intensely deep yet ended in sorrow, signifying a pivotal, once-in-a-lifetime experience. The love he refers to entered his life just once but left a mark that seems to echo through his existence. As the lyrics unfold, the persona grapples with memories of a love named possibly as Renée or Manón, indicating the universality and anonymity of lost love, asserting its interchangeable nature and ultimately, its fading impact as the lovers become mere names over time.



Symbolism of Una vez

The recurring refrain “Una vez, sólo en la vida, una vez” emphasizes the rarity and singularity of such a profound experience. The phrases “Luz de su mirada, siempre, siempre helada” and “Luz lejana y mansa que ya no me alcanza” utilize light as a motif to represent the shifting perceptions of the beloved – from a distant, cold light to a tranquil and unattainable one, symbolizing how perceptions of love change after pain and separation. This evolving imagery illustrates the detachment and isolation that accompanies lost love. Moreover, the bitter taste of disillusionment is aptly conveyed through “Sabor de sinsabor, mi amor, amor que no era nada,” reflecting on the emptiness left behind.



Una vez in historic Context

Set in Argentina in 1945, a period marked by political upheaval and social change, Una vez mirrors the emotional turmoil of the era. The end of World War II and the rise of Juan Perón’s presidency were times of intense emotion and transition for Argentina. This setting might resonate in the song’s theme of change and loss—reflecting how personal upheavals reflect broader societal shifts. The lyrics’ focus on a once monumental love lost might parallel the country’s nostalgia and mourning for the past, even as it faced a new political reality.



Cátulo Castillo

Cátulo Castillo was a prominent Argentine tango lyricist and director, known for his deep, evocative lyrics and collaborations with leading composers of his era.