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Vida mía

Vida mía is a Tango written by Osvaldo Fresedo and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1970. The Tango Vida mía is written by Osvaldo Fresedo, Florindo Sassone has recorded Vida mía with the singer Oscar Macri.
“Vida mía,” which translates to “My Life” in English, is a musical embrace that dances with every breath and heartbeat. It whispers of love’s intimacy, capturing the essence of shared stories and passions that thread together two lives. Each note weaves a tapestry of emotions, celebrating both the profound and delicate moments that define us.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Oscar Macri

Singer

Emilio Fresedo

Author

Osvaldo Fresedo

Composer

1970/4/16

Date

Oscar Macri
Oscar Macri
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Vida mía recorded by other Orchestras

Vida mía recorded by other Orchestras

1970/4/16 – El chamuyo – Florindo Sassone
1970/4/16 – Fuegos artificiales – Florindo Sassone
1970/4/16 – La cumparsita (Si supieras) – Florindo Sassone
1970/4/14 – Entre suenos – Anibal Troilo
1970/4/14 – Mananitas de Montmartre – Anibal Troilo
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

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Vida mía

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

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"

The path is always the same,
lit and gilded by the sun…
It seems that destiny
only extends it
to deepen my pain.

And this green ground,
where thistles grow,
touches the sky far,
close to my love…
And occasionally 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 touch happiness.
You’re my life,
and I’d like to take you,
clinging by my side,
to drown out my loneliness.

It seems that the trail
is losing its color,
and as the stars emerge,
they grant the sky
all its splendor.
And bit by bit,
twinkling lights
give a stern tone
as the sun flees.
Among the 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

Emilio Fresedo’s “Vida mía” explores the pain of separation and the enduring flame of love despite physical distances. The lyrics convey a yearning for a reunion, highlighted through imagery of a path that appears endless and filled with obstacles (“Siempre igual es el camino / más lo alarga para mi dolor”). Here, the journey not only represents a physical distance but also metaphorically portrays the emotional distance and the challenges in love.



Symbolism of Vida mía

The song is rich in symbols that deepen the emotional expression. The road, illuminated and extended by the sun, symbolizes life’s journey, weary yet hopeful, and the harsh landscape (“este verde suelo, donde crece el cardo”) implies difficulties faced in life and love. The unexpected sighting of a nest (“Y de cuando en cuando un nido”) juxtaposes the possibility of warmth and companionship against the narrator’s loneliness, enhancing the theme of longing. The symbolic duality between the sky touching the earth echoes the profound connection he feels with his beloved, despite their separation.



Vida mía in historic Context

Recorded in Argentina in 1970, “Vida mía” dropped into an era marked by social and political upheaval. This context infuses the piece with layers of longing not solely for romantic love but perhaps, also for peace and stability. The 1970s in Argentina were a precursor to a period of severe political distress, and this may have influenced the song’s themes of longing and an almost desperate hope for happiness (“hasta apuro el aliento / acercando el momento de acariciar felicidad”).



Emilio Fresedo

Emilio Fresedo, an Argentine lyricist, remains iconic in the realm of tango, often collaborating with Osvaldo Fresedo, who added musical depth to his words.