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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 José Basso in 1962. The Tango A la luz del candil is written by Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores, José Basso has recorded A la luz del candil with the singer Jorge Duran.
“A la luz del candil,” or “By the Light of the Candle,” evokes the intimate and warm glow of a flame casting soft shadows in a dimly lit room. This piece captures the essence of whispered secrets and quiet moments shared under the gentle flicker of candlelight. It is a musical journey into a world where time slows, and every note illuminates the heart’s deepest desires.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Jorge Duran

Singer

Julio Navarrine

Author

Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores

Composer

1962/1/1

Date

Jorge Duran
Jorge Duran
José Basso
José Basso

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A la luz del candil recorded by other Orchestras

A la luz del candil recorded by other Orchestras

1962/1/1 – El bar de Rosendo – Angel d-Agostino
1962/1/1 – Gerardo Matos Rodriguez – Angel d-Agostino
1962/1/1 – Yo soy el tango senores – Angel d-Agostino
1962/1/1 – Atardece – Jose Basso
1962/1/1 – Desorientado – Jose Basso
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"

May I have your permission, Mr. Officer?
Excuse my poor appearance, I’m just a stranger,
I’ve stumbled into Rosario,
carrying a heavy burden in my lasso.
Perhaps you think I am a fugitive,
but I am an honest man, through and through,
I’m neither a drunk nor a rustler;
Mr. Officer… I am a criminal!…

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

I’ve 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 left for another district,
the faithless one slandered me.
The proof of the disgrace
I carry in my suitcase:
my woman’s braids
and his heart!

Stop, sergeant, don’t get upset!…
I want them to know the whole truth…
The night was as dark as a wolf’s mouth;
My 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, Mr. Officer, if you are not shocked,
I found two shells for my blade.

Arrest me, sergeant,
and put me in chains!…
If I’m a delinquent,
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” tell the dramatic and confessional narrative of a man named Alberto Arenas, who has committed a grievous act. Approaching a figure of authority, possibly in a police station, he reveals that he has killed two people: his unfaithful partner and a deceitful friend. The poignant recount occurs under the dim light of a lamp, ‘candil,’ which serves as the sole witness to the crime, highlighting a sense of isolation and secrecy in his actions.



Symbolism of A la luz del candil

The title “A la luz del candil” translates to “In the Light of the Oil Lamp” and symbolizes the small sphere of light that cuts through darkness, becoming a metaphor for truth and revelation amidst the shadows of human deceit. The lamp’s light becomes not just a literal source of illumination but also an ironic beacon of truth where the protagonist’s devastating discovery is made. Symbolically, the candil represents a point of stark realization and confrontation of one’s darkest realities and the consequences they entail.

Moreover, items like the “trenzas de mi china” (braids of my woman) and “el corazón de él” (his heart) found in the suitcase reflect personal artifacts turned symbols of betrayal and heartbreak. These poetic artifacts elevate the emotional intensity and illustrate the tangible remnants of broken relationships and violence.



A la luz del candil in historic Context

“A la luz del candil” was composed in 1962, a period marked by significant social and political upheaval in Argentina. This historical backdrop may have increased the resonance of themes like justice, betrayal, and personal honor within the Argentine community. The tango, a musical genre deeply rooted in Argentine culture, often reflects the emotional and social narratives of its time, and this piece, with its stark and raw acknowledgment of guilt and justice, speaks to a society dealing with issues of morality and individual reckoning.



Julio Navarrine

Julio Navarrine was an Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the tango genre, developing narratives that often explored complex emotions and societal issues.