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Y todavia te quiero

Y todavia te quiero is a Tango written by Luciano Leocata and recorded by José Basso in 1956. The Tango Y todavia te quiero is written by Luciano Leocata, José Basso has recorded Y todavia te quiero with the singer Floreal Ruiz.
“Y todavía te quiero” translates to “And I Still Love You.” This evocative title captures the lingering emotions that persist despite time and circumstance, like echoes of passion that refuse to fade. The music weaves a tale of enduring affection, where every note resonates with memories and unspoken longing, affirming that love’s essence remains even in absence.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Floreal Ruiz

Singer

Abel Aznar

Author

Luciano Leocata

Composer

1956/6/11

Date

Floreal Ruiz
Floreal Ruiz
José Basso
José Basso

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Y todavia te quiero

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

Letra del Tango Y todavia te quiero

Cada vez que te tengo en mis brazos,
que miro tus ojos, que escucho tu voz,
y que pienso en mi vida en pedazos
el pago de todo lo que hago por vos,
me pregunto: ¿ por qué no termino
con tanta amargura, con tanto dolor?…
Si a tu lado no tengo destino…
¿Por qué no me arranco del pecho este amor?

¿Por qué…
si mentís una vez,
si mentís otra vez
y volvés a mentir?…

¿Por qué…
yo te vuelvo a abrazar,
yo te vuelvo a besar
aunque me hagas sufrir?

Yo sé
que es tu amor una herida,
que es la cruz de mi vida,
y mi perdición…

¿Por qué
me atormento por vos
y mi angustia por vos
es peor cada vez?…

¿Y por qué,
con el alma en pedazos,
me abrazo a tus brazos,
si no me querés?

Yo no puedo vivir como vivo…
Lo sé, lo comprendo con toda razón,
si a tu lado tan sólo recibo
la amarga caricia de tu compasión…

Sin embargo… ¿Por qué yo no grito
que es toda mentira, mentira tu amor
y por qué de tu amor necesito,
si en él sólo encuentro martirio y dolor?

English lyrics of the Tango "Y todavia te quiero"

Every time I hold you in my arms,
when I look into your eyes, when I hear your voice,
and think of my life in pieces,
the cost of all I do for you,
I wonder: Why don’t I end
all this bitterness, all this pain?…
If I have no destiny by your side…
Why can’t I tear this love out of my chest?

Why…
if you lie once,
if you lie again
and continue to lie?…

Why…
do I embrace you again,
do I kiss you again
even though you make me suffer?

I know
that your love is a wound,
it is the cross of my life,
and my doom…

Why
am I tormented by you,
and my anguish because of you
worsens each time?…

And why,
with my soul in pieces,
do I cling to your arms,
if you don’t love me?

I can’t continue living like this…
I know, I understand with all reason,
if by your side I only receive
the bitter caress of your pity…

Yet… Why don’t I shout
that it’s all a lie, your love a lie
and why do I need your love,
if in it I only find torment and pain?

Y todavia te quiero by Abel Aznar

Y todavia te quiero is a Tango written by Abel Aznar and composed by Luciano Leocata.



Story behind the Tango Y todavia te quiero

The tango ‘Y todavía te quiero’ revolves around the theme of unrequited and painful love. The lyrics express the agony and conflict experienced by someone who continues to love despite constant betrayal and hurt. Through introspective questions, the protagonist wonders why they remain tied to a love that only offers suffering, highlighting feelings of despair and attachment that defy reason.



Symbolism of Y todavia te quiero

The song uses potent imagery and symbolic language to deepen the emotional impact. Phrases like “mi vida en pedazos” (my life in pieces) and “el alma en pedazos” (the soul in pieces) evoke a vivid picture of internal devastation. The repeated questioning throughout the tango underscores a torturous inner monologue, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the protagonist’s pain. The choice to describe love as both a “herida” (wound) and “la cruz de mi vida” (the cross of my life) suggests not only suffering but also a burdensome, almost sacrificial, endurance.



Y todavia te quiero in historic Context

Released in 1956 in Argentina, “Y todavia te quiero” reflects the melodic and emotional depth of classic Argentine tango music, known for its intensity and melancholic tone. During this period, tango was a major expression of the Argentine cultural identity and was often a reflection of the personal stories and societal sentiments of its time, dealing with themes of love, betrayal, and despair. This song, like many tangos of the era, emphasizes personal agony, reflecting a universal theme that resonates with the struggles and heartaches of everyday life.



Abel Aznar

Abel Aznar was known for his deeply emotional lyrics in the tango genre, resonating with many listeners for their evocative portrayal of love and loss.