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A la luz del candil

A la luz del candil is a Tango written by Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1948. The Tango A la luz del candil is written by Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores, Florindo Sassone has recorded A la luz del candil with the singer Jorge Casal.
“A la luz del candil,” or “By the Light of the Candle,” evokes an atmosphere of intimate and nostalgic reflection. This title suggests a dimly lit room where stories and emotions are shared under the gentle flicker of a candle, casting shadows that dance to the music’s rhythm. The piece invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world where time slows down, revealing hidden depths of emotion.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Jorge Casal

Singer

Julio Navarrine

Author

Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores

Composer

1948/3/23

Date

Jorge Casal
Jorge Casal
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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A la luz del candil recorded by other Orchestras

A la luz del candil recorded by other Orchestras

1948/3/23 – Don Esteban – Florindo Sassone
1948/3/24 – A Zarate – Francini-Pontier
1948/3/24 – Una carta para Italia – Francini-Pontier
1948/4/5 – Pastora – Osmar Maderna
1948/4/5 – Titere – Osmar Maderna
A la luz del candil – 1952/9/15 – Carlos di Sarli – Mario Pomar
A la luz del candil – 1956/9/27 – Carlos di Sarli – Jorge Duran
A la luz del candil – 1954/7/14 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Miguel Montero
A la luz del candil – 1927/5/29 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
A la luz del candil – 1943/3/3 – Rodolfo Biagi – Carlos Acuna
A la luz del candil – 1937/6/23 – Ricardo Tanturi – Carlos Ortega
A la luz del candil – 1962/1/1 – Jose Basso – Jorge Duran
A la luz del candil – 1948/3/23 – Florindo Sassone – Jorge Casal
A la luz del candil – 1927/6/11 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango A la luz del candil

This is the translation of the Tango “A la luz del candil” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “A la luz del candil” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango A la luz del candil

¿Me da su permiso, señor comisario?

Disculpe si vengo tan mal entrazao,

yo soy forastero y he caido al Rosario,

trayendo en los tientos un güen entripao.

Acaso usted piense que soy un matrero,

yo soy gaucho honrado a carta cabal,

no soy un borracho ni soy un cuatrero;

¡Señor comisario… yo soy criminal!…



¡Arrésteme, sargento,

y póngame cadenas!…

¡Si soy un delincuente,

que me perdone Dios!



Yo he sido un criollo güeno,

me llamo Alberto Arenas.

¡Señor… me traicionaban,

y los maté a los dos!

Mi china fue malvada,

mi amigo era un sotreta;

cuando me fui a otro pago

me basureó la infiel.

Las pruebas de la infamia

las traigo en la maleta:

¡las trenzas de mi china

y el corazón de él!



¡Párese, sargento, que no me retobo!…

Yo quiero que sepan la verdad de a mil…

La noche era oscura como boca’e lobo;

Testigo, solito, la luz de un candil.

Total, casi nada: un beso en la sombra…

Dos cuerpos cayeron, y una maldición;

y allí, comisario, si usted no se asombra,

yo encontré dos vainas para mi facón.



¡Arrésteme, sargento,

y póngame cadenas!…

¡Si soy un delincuente,

que me perdone Dios!

English lyrics of the Tango "A la luz del candil"

Do I have your permission, sir commissioner?

Sorry if I come dressed so shabbily,

I’m a stranger and have ended up in Rosario,

carrying in my pack a solid gut feast.

Perhaps you think I’m a runaway,

I’m an honest cowboy, through and through,

I’m not a drunkard nor a cattle thief;

Commissioner sir… I am a criminal!…

Arrest me, sergeant,
and put me in chains!…
If I’m a criminal,
may God forgive me!

I have been a good countryman,
my name is Alberto Arenas.
Sir… I was betrayed,
and I killed them both!
My woman was wicked,
my friend a scoundrel;
when I went to another town
that unfaithful woman scorned me.
The proofs of disgrace
I carry in my suitcase:
my woman’s braids
and his heart!

Hold on, sergeant, I’m not rebelling!…
I want them to know the truth clearly…
The night was dark as a wolf’s mouth;
The only witness, the light of a lamp.
In the end, almost nothing: a kiss in the shadow…
Two bodies fell, and a curse;
and there, commissioner, if you’re not surprised,
I found two shells for my dagger.

Arrest me, sergeant,
and put me in chains!…
If I’m a criminal,
may God forgive me!

A la luz del candil by Julio Navarrine

A la luz del candil is a Tango written by Julio Navarrine and composed by Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores.



Story behind the Tango A la luz del candil

The lyrics of “A la luz del candil” narrate the story of Alberto Arenas, a man who confronts a painful betrayal and loss of honor, leading to a tragic decision. In a moment of darkness, guided only by the dim light of a lantern (“candil”), Alberto discovers his beloved (“mi china”) and his friend in a profound act of treachery. This leads him to commit a double murder, a desperate act meant to cleanse his tarnished dignity but ultimately marking him as a criminal. The song portrays his confession to the authorities, encapsulating his torment and the irrevocable changes in his life.



Symbolism of A la luz del candil

The “candil” (lantern) serves as a crucial symbol in the narrative, representing the uncovering of truth amidst darkness and secrecy. It also illuminates the central themes of betrayal and retribution. The lyrics employ poignant language, such as “las trenzas de mi china y el corazón de él” (the braids of my beloved and his heart), which symbolizes the physical and emotional remnants of the betrayal he endured and the gruesome evidence of his response. The confessional tone, paired with the imagery of darkness and light, enhances the emotional depth and the gravity of his actions.



A la luz del candil in historic Context

Recorded in 1948, the Tango reflects the social and cultural atmosphere of Argentina post-World War II, a period marked by political change and an evolving social identity. The melodrama in “A la luz del candil” echoes the prevailing themes of personal honor and justice that resonated strongly in Argentine society. The use of traditional gaucho terminology and settings also connects it to national identity and the valorization of rural Argentine virtues in an increasingly modernized context.



Julio Navarrine

Julio Navarrine was an Argentine lyricist known for his poignant and evocative Tango lyrics.