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A Mercedes

A Mercedes is a Vals written by Hugo Gutiérrez and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1943. The Vals A Mercedes is written by Hugo Gutiérrez, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded A Mercedes with the singer Héctor Mauré.
“A Mercedes,” or “To Mercedes” in English, is a soulful dedication wrapped in the rhythms of its melody. It speaks to a longing, a timeless devotion resonating through every note, as if each chord is a secret whispered in the language of the heart. Through its ebb and flow, the music dances like a memory, immortalizing the essence of Mercedes.

Vals

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Héctor Mauré

Singer

Venancio Clauso

Author

Hugo Gutiérrez

Composer

1943/12/27

Date

Héctor Mauré
Héctor Mauré
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals A Mercedes

This is the translation of the Vals “A Mercedes” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “A Mercedes” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals A Mercedes

Gentil figulina, sutil y graciosa
Mejillas teñidas de vivo arrebol,
Tenía las manos de nieve y de rosa
Había en sus ojos destellos de sol…
Se aunaban en ella la gracia francesa,
La sangre criolla que es toda pasión,
El alma española que es toda franqueza
Todo en ella era una ensoñación…

Mercedes cantaba! Mercedes reía!
La gracia del cielo sembraba en redor,
Sus ojos chispeantes de ingenua alegría
Hablaban a mi alma de cosas de amor…
Mercedes! Fragante varita de nardo
Ponía en mis horas aromas de paz,
Mercedes!… Su ausencia es un dardo
Que siento en mi pecho, porfiado y tenaz…

Razón de mi vida, su amor y sus besos
Al irse… qué lejos me siento de Dios,
Perdí para siempre su dulce embeleso
Se fue sin decirme siquiera un adiós.
Tal vez fui muy poco… Tan grande era su alma
¿Adónde habrá ido su nido a construir?
Con ella se fueron la dicha, la calma…
Y sin ella no encuentro razón de vivir.

English lyrics of the Vals "A Mercedes"

Gentle potter, subtle and charming,
Cheeks tinged with bright blush,
Her hands were of snow and rose,
Her eyes had flashes of sun…
In her, French grace was united,
The Creole blood that is all passion,
The Spanish soul that is all honesty,
Everything in her was a dream…

Mercedes sang! Mercedes laughed!
She scattered the grace of heaven around,
Her sparking eyes of naive joy
Spoke to my soul of things of love…
Mercedes! Fragrant stem of spikenard,
You infused my hours with aromas of peace,
Mercedes!… Her absence is a dart
That persists stubbornly in my chest…

Reason for my life, her love, and her kisses
As she left… how far I feel from God,
I lost her sweet enchantment forever,
She left without even saying goodbye.
Maybe I was too little… So great was her soul,
Where has she gone to build her nest?
With her went joy, calmness…
And without her, I find no reason to live.

A Mercedes by Venancio Clauso

A Mercedes is a Tango written by Venancio Clauso and composed by Hugo Gutiérrez.



Story behind the Tango A Mercedes

The lyrics of “A Mercedes” delve deeply into a heartfelt narrative of love, loss, and yearning. The central theme revolves around the narrator’s reminiscence of Mercedes, a woman who embodied a blend of ethereal beauty, grace, and spirit. The song reflects on Mercedes’ charming personality, her laugh, and her song, painting her as an almost divine presence that brought joy and peace to the narrator’s life. Her absence leaves a void in his life, indicating a deep, unfulfilled love and the profound impact she had on him. The song ends on a note of incompleteness and despair, as her departure makes the narrator feel disconnected from everything, including spirituality.



Symbolism of A Mercedes

The song uses vivid and evocative imagery to symbolize the depth of the narrator’s feelings. Mercedes is described using nature-related and vivid imagery such as “hands of snow and rose”, “eyes with sun sparks”, which enhances her ethereal, pristine image. The phrase “Mercedes! Fragrant rod of spikenard” uses the spikenard, a plant known for its aromatic roots, symbolizing how she infused the narrator’s life with peace and fragrance, making her essential and irreplaceable. Moreover, her described qualities such as French grace, Spanish soul, and Creole blood symbolize a fusion of cultures, perhaps reflecting Argentina’s diverse heritage, making her the embodiment of passionate, sincere, and vibrant life force.



A Mercedes in Historical Context

“A Mercedes,” written in 1943 in Argentina, captures the cultural and emotional spirit of its time. During this era, Argentina was feeling the worldwide impacts of the Second World War, and nationally, it was a period of political and social changes. In this context, the song can be seen as a reflective piece providing an emotional escape into personal human experiences, emphasizing individual emotion amidst wider uncertainties. It mirrors a common yearning for peace and the simple joys of life, which resonate with the audience of the time facing the harsh realities around them.



Venancio Clauso

Venancio Clauso was an acclaimed lyricist known for capturing deep emotional and cultural nuances in his compositions.