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Al cerrar los ojos

Al cerrar los ojos is a Tango written by Manuel Buzón and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1943. The Tango Al cerrar los ojos is written by Manuel Buzón, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Al cerrar los ojos with the singer Oscar Serpa.
The name “Al cerrar los ojos” translates to “When I Close My Eyes” in English. This piece of music invites the listener to journey within, where memories and dreams entwine in a dance of introspection. It captures the quiet magic of solitude, where the heart’s deepest yearnings take shape in the gentle darkness behind closed eyelids.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Oscar Serpa

Singer

César Vedani

Author

Manuel Buzón

Composer

1943/8/25

Date

Oscar Serpa
Oscar Serpa
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Al cerrar los ojos

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

Letra del Tango Al cerrar los ojos

Hoy quiero estar a solas
Con mis penas y soñar,
Tan sólo entre recuerdos
Quiero estar.
Que el tiempo me devuelva
Transformados en canción,
Los ensueños del ayer
Que se llevó.

Mis ojos se entrecierran
Y me entrego a meditar,
Las cosas del pasado
Me vendrán a acompañar.
No tengo más riqueza
Que mi pobre soledad,
Mi única fortuna
Es recordar.

Al cerrar los ojos
Sueña el corazón,
Con las cosas idas
Que uno tanto amó.
Con las esperanzas
Del primer amor,
Con la madre buena
Que en sus brazos nos meció.

Al cerrar los ojos
Se oye una canción,
Hecha con recuerdos
Que el tiempo enhebró.
Música de ensueño
Que con tu cantar,
Hace menos sola
Tanta soledad.

English lyrics of the Tango "Al cerrar los ojos"

Today I want to be alone
With my sorrows and dream,
Just amidst memories
I want to be.
May time give back to me
Transformed into song,
The dreams of yesterday
That it took away.

My eyes half-close
And I give myself over to reflection,
The things of the past
Will come to keep me company.
I have no greater wealth
Than my poor solitude,
My only fortune
Is to remember.

When closing my eyes
The heart dreams,
Of the things gone
That one loved so much.
Of the hopes
Of first love,
Of the kind mother
Who cradled us in her arms.

When closing my eyes
A song can be heard,
Made with memories
That time threaded.
Music of dreams
That with your singing,
Makes so much loneliness
Less alone.

Al cerrar los ojos by César Vedani

Al cerrar los ojos is a Tango written by César Vedani and composed by Manuel Buzón.



Story behind the Tango Al cerrar los ojos

The lyrics of “Al cerrar los ojos” depict a poignant narrative of solitude and reminiscence. The speaker expresses a desire to be alone with their sorrows, finding solace only in memories. The act of closing one’s eyes serves as a gateway to the past, allowing the speaker to relive cherished moments and lost dreams. The theme of nostalgia is dominant, showcasing a deep emotional connection to the past, which seems more precious than the present.



Symbolism of Al cerrar los ojos

The recurring phrase “Al cerrar los ojos,” which translates to “As I close my eyes,” symbolizes the transition from reality to memory. This metaphorical shutting out of the present world suggests a longing to escape from current woes and return to the comfort of the past. The eyes closing act as a curtain falling between the now and the then, introducing a world where lost loves and the warmth of a mother’s embrace are vivid and present. The heart dreams, and through these dreams, the past lingers as sweet, melodic recollections, punctuated by music and song. These elements underscore a deep yearning for things that time has taken away.



Al cerrar los ojos in historic Context

Composed in 1943 Argentina, a period marked by political instability leading into the rise of Juan Domingo Perón, “Al cerrar los ojos” reflects a societal yearning for simpler, more stable times. The song speaks to an inherent comfort found in nostalgia, especially during times of uncertainty. For many, the inevitable changes brought about by war and political shifts rendered the past a haven of certainty and happiness. The lyrics, with their focus on timeless personal emotions like love and maternal care, suggest a universal appeal, touching on feelings and memories that defy specific times or upheavals.



César Vedani

César Vedani was an influential figure in the world of Tango, known for his emotionally rich and evocative lyrics that have resonated with many.