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Volviendo

Volviendo is a Tango written by Ariol Gessaghi and recorded by Osmar Maderna in 1947. The Tango Volviendo is written by Ariol Gessaghi, Osmar Maderna has recorded Volviendo with the singer Pedro Datila.
“Volviendo,” or “Returning” in English, conjures images of footsteps tracing familiar paths, echoing with memories of a time long past. It speaks of the heart’s yearning to revisit places where old passions once burned bright. Each note carries a whisper of nostalgia, inviting the listener to a dance of soulful reclamation and tender rediscovery.

Tango

Style

Osmar Maderna

Orchestra

Pedro Datila

Singer

Horacio Sanguinetti

Author

Ariol Gessaghi

Composer

1947/5/30

Date

Pedro Datila
Pedro Datila
Osmar Maderna
Osmar Maderna

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Volviendo

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

Letra del Tango Volviendo

Vuelvo sin saber por qué

Pero al regresar no sé lo que hacer,

Miedo de saber

Y miedo que me diga

Que las rosas de su cuerpo

Para mí ya no son.

Hace mucho tiempo que

Sola y triste la dejé.



Tu casa, tu ventana

Están igual que antaño,

En esta gris ventana, tal vez

Me ha esperado durante diez años.

Inviernos, primaveras

Pasaron y pasaron.



No sé si me ha olvidado

Quizá aun me espera.

Y con temor que alguien

Me diga que se ha muerto,

Me alejo de su puerta

Llorando y sin llamar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Volviendo"

I return without knowing why,

But upon returning, I don’t know what to do.

Afraid of finding out,

And afraid she might say,

That the roses of her body

Are no longer for me.

It’s been a long time since

I left her alone and sad.

Your house, your window

Remain just as they were,

At this gray window, maybe

She has waited for ten years.

Winters, springs

Have come and gone.

I don’t know if she has forgotten me,

Maybe she still waits.

And fearing that someone

Might tell me she has died,

I walk away from her door

Crying, without knocking.

Volviendo by Horacio Sanguinetti

Volviendo is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Ariol Gessaghi.



Story behind the Tango Volviendo

The lyrics of “Volviendo” communicate a poignant narrative of return and remorse. The protagonist returns to a past, perhaps a former lover, but without understanding why. As he arrives, he is overwhelmed by uncertainty and fear over the changes that might have occurred during his absence. He fears learning that the affection and intimacy once shared have now withered, akin to the roses that might no longer bloom for him. This exploration of the emotional landscapes of longing and regret deepens the song’s melancholic tone, adding layers of personal reflection on loss and the passage of time.



Symbolism of Volviendo

The song uses various symbols to deepen its emotional impact. “The roses of her body” metaphorically represent love and beauty, which the protagonist fears are no longer available to him, suggesting a loss of romantic connection. Additionally, the unchanged house and window symbolize a life paused or unchanged despite the passage of years, hinting at persistent hope or unresolved past. This juxtaposition of unchanged physical space against the emotional turbulence of the protagonist highlights the central theme of emotional displacement and nostalgia.



Volviendo in historic Context

“Volviendo” emerged in Argentina in 1947, a period marked by significant political and social transformations. Post-World War II, Argentina was experiencing rapid industrialization and urbanization, influencing cultural productions like Tango. The yearning and melancholy in the song may reflect a broader societal sentiment of dislocation and change, capturing a collective memory and a personal one. This era was also the beginning of Juan Perón’s presidency, under who Argentine culture, including Tango, would find a new expression and international fame.



Horacio Sanguinetti

Horacio Sanguinetti was a renowned poet and lyricist, contributing deeply emotional and complex lyrics to the Argentine Tango genre.