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Vida mía

Vida mía is a Tango written by Osvaldo Fresedo and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1967. Horacio Salgán has recorded Vida mía as an instrumental Tango.
“Vida mía,” which translates to “My Life” in English, is a melody that dances through the heart. It speaks of a soul intertwined with another, expressing the depth of connection between two beings. The music becomes a visceral embrace, echoing the intimate rhythm of shared breaths and unspoken promises that define a lifelong union.

Tango

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Emilio Fresedo

Author

Osvaldo Fresedo

Composer

1967/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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Vida mía recorded by other Orchestras

Vida mía recorded by other Orchestras

1967/1/1 – A bailar – Jose Basso
1967/1/1 – A mis pagos voy – Jose Basso
1967/1/1 – Amor y tango – Jose Basso
1967/1/1 – Besos brujos – Jose Basso
1967/1/1 – Celeste lluvia – Jose Basso
Vida mia – 1933/9/13 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Roberto Ray
Vida mia – 1944/12/28 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Oscar Serpa
Vida mia – 1945/7/25 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Pedro Vargas
Vida mia – 1952/8/21 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Hector Pacheco
Vida mia – 1956/1/1 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Vida mia – 1974/4/3 – Alfredo De Angelis – Julian Rosales
Vida mia – 1970/4/16 – Florindo Sassone – Oscar Macri
Vida mia – 1987/1/1 – Nuevo Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
Vida mia – 1967/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Vida mia – 1964/1/1 – Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental

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 even longer
for my pain.

And this green ground,
where thistles grow,
touches the sky far away
close to my love…
And from time to time a nest
for me to envy.

My life, I love you more from afar.
My life, think of my return,
I know that gold
won’t have your kisses
And that’s 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
with me, attached 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 its splendor.
Bit by bit
twinkling lights
give a solemn tone
as the sun flees.
Of those lights that 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

“Vida mía” translates to “My Life” in English, indicating a deep and personal connection. The lyrics express the ache of separation and the yearning for a beloved, possibly from a distance or after departure. Emilio Fresedo captures a narrative of enduring love despite physical distance. The repeated references to nature and paths symbolize life’s journey with its inherent pains and beauties.



Symbolism of Vida mía

The song’s emotional depth is enhanced by its strong use of natural imagery. For instance, the “camino,” or path, illuminated by the sun, symbolizes life’s journey. The mention of “cardo” (thistle) growing and touching the sky near his love conveys a sense of beauty and resilience in harsh conditions. The phrase “lejos más te quiero” (the farther away, the more I love you) emphasizes love’s strength overcoming the distance. The anticipation of reunion and achieving happiness is a poignant culmination of this longing, shared through Fresedo’s heartfelt narrative.



Vida mía in historic Context

The Tango, recorded in Argentina in 1967, unfolds against a backdrop of a rapidly changing society, where urbanization and shifts in social norms could often result in emotional and geographical distances between loved ones. This setting possibly infuses the tango with a sense of melancholia mixed with the enduring hope of maintaining connections across physical and emotional spaces.



Emilio Fresedo

Emilio Fresedo, along with his brother, Osvaldo Fresedo, were prominent figures in the Tango genre, deeply influential in shaping its development and character during the 20th century.