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Vida mía

Vida mía is a Tango written by Osvaldo Fresedo and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1956. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Vida mía as an instrumental Tango.
“Vida mía,” meaning “My Life” in English, is a heartfelt ode that lingers in the soul. It embodies the essence of a cherished existence, where every note and pause weaves a tapestry of profound love and yearning. This piece captures the dance of life itself, where each moment is both a fleeting whisper and a timeless embrace.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Emilio Fresedo

Author

Osvaldo Fresedo

Composer

1956/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Letra del Tango Vida mía

Siempre igual es el camino
que ilumina y dora el sol…
Si parece que el destino
más lo alarga
para mi dolor.

Y este verde suelo,
donde crece el cardo,
lejos toca el cielo
cerca de mi amor…
Y de cuando en cuando un nido
para que lo envidie yo.

Vida mía, lejos más te quiero.
Vida mía, piensa en mi regreso,
Sé que el oro
no tendrá tus besos
Y es por eso que te quiero más.
Vida mía,
hasta apuro el aliento
acercando el momento
de acariciar felicidad.
Sos mi vida
y quisiera llevarte
a mi lado prendida
y así ahogar mi soledad.

Ya parece que la huella
va perdiendo su color
y saliendo las estrellas
dan al cielo
todo su esplendor.
Y de poco a poco
luces que titilan
dan severo tono
mientras huye el sol.
De esas luces que yo veo
ella una la encendió.

English lyrics of the Tango "Vida mía"

Always the same is the path
lit and gilded by the sun…
It seems that fate
stretches it further
for my pain.

And this green ground,
where the thistle grows,
touches the sky afar
close to my love…
And from time to time a nest
for me to envy.

My life, the further away I am, the more I love you.
My life, think of my return,
I know gold
won’t have your kisses
And that is why I love you more.
My life,
I even rush my breath
bringing closer the moment
to caress happiness.
You are my life
and I wish to take you
close to my side
and thus drown my loneliness.

It seems that the trail
is losing its color
and as the stars come out
they give the sky
all their splendor.
And little by little
twinkling lights
set a solemn tone
as the sun flees.
Among those lights I see,
she lit one.

Vida mía by Emilio Fresedo

Vida mía is a Tango written by Emilio Fresedo and composed by Osvaldo Fresedo.



Story behind the Tango Vida mía

The lyrics of “Vida mía” paint a scene of yearning and deep emotion, reflecting a heartfelt tale of love and distance. The speaker narrates the enduring path illuminated by the sun, symbolizing life’s journey, which seems prolonged by destiny to intensify his sorrow. The path’s extension metaphorically suggests a deepening of his longing, as his loved one is far away. The mention of a nest envied by the narrator indicates the life he desires but cannot have, amplifying the themes of longing and separation.



Symbolism of Vida mía

The imagery in “Vida mía” is rich with emotional depth, where the physical landscape intertwines with the speaker’s internal feelings. The “green soil” and the “thistle” depict a tough, rough path, symbolizing hardship and resilience in the face of adverse circumstances. The contrast between the earthly thistle and the distant sky touched imagery accentuates the distance between the speaker and his loved one. Lights twinkling as the sun sets, transitioning into a starry sky, represent hope and continuity, which keep the speaker’s love alive despite physical separation. Key phrases like “Vida mía, lejos más te quiero” (My life, the further away you are, the more I love you) and “Sos mi vida y quisiera llevarte” (You are my life and I would like to take you with me) encapsulate profound affection and desire for closeness.



Vida mía in historic Context

“Vida mía” was created in 1956, a period marked by significant cultural and political changes in Argentina. During this time, Tango music often reflected deep emotional themes such as melancholy, nostalgia, and love, serving as an emotional outlet for the people during turbulent times. The longing and separation depicted in the lyrics resonate with the sentiments of displacement or distance which could parallel the socio-political distancing of the time, as Argentina grappled with the complexities of modernization and the diverse political ideologies that would come to dominate its mid-20th century narrative.



Emilio Fresedo

Emilio Fresedo was an influential figure in the Tango scene, celebrated for his contribution to the music’s evolution with compositions that infused traditional Tango with rich lyrical content and emotional depth.