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Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón)

Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón) is a Tango written by Domingo Federico and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1942. The Tango Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón) is written by Domingo Federico, Miguel Caló has recorded Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón) with the singer Raúl Berón.
The piece titled “Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón)” translates to “To the Rhythm of the Heart (A Heart Beats)” in English. This evocative title suggests a dance led by the gentle, yet relentless, pulse of a beating heart, where each note aligns with life’s intimate tempo. It invites listeners to immerse themselves in the profound connection between music and the essence of human emotion.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Raúl Berón

Singer

Homero Expósito

Author

Domingo Federico

Composer

1942/4/29

Date

Raúl Berón
Raúl Berón
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón)

This is the translation of the Tango “Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón)

Late un corazón,

déjalo latir…

Miente mi soñar,

déjame mentir…

Late un corazón

porque he de verte

nuevamente,

miente mi soñar

porque regresas lentamente.



Late un corazón…

me parece verte regresar con el adiós.

Y al volver gritarás tu horror,

el ayer, el dolor, la nostalgia,

pero al fin bajarás la voz

y atarás tu ansiedad de distancias.

Y sabrás por qué late un corazón

al decir… ¡Qué feliz!…

Y un compás, y un compás de amor

unirá para siempre el adiós.



Ya verás, amor,

qué feliz serás…

¿Oyes el compás?

Es el corazón.

Ya verás qué dulces

son las horas del regreso,

ya verás qué dulces los reproches y los besos.

Ya verás, amor,

qué felices horas al compás del corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón)"

A heart beats,

let it beat…

My dreams lie,

let me lie…

A heart beats

because I have to see you

again,

my dreams lie

because you return slowly.



A heart beats…

I seem to see you coming back with goodbye.

And upon returning, you’ll shout your horror,

the yesterday, the pain, the nostalgia,

but in the end, you’ll lower your voice

and tie your anxiety of distances.

And you’ll know why a heart beats

when saying… How happy!…

And a beat, and a beat of love

will forever unite the goodbye.



You’ll see, my love,

how happy you’ll be…

Do you hear the beat?

It’s the heart.

You’ll see how sweet

are the hours of return,

you’ll see how sweet are the reproaches and the kisses.

You’ll see, my love,

how happy are the hours to the rhythm of the heart.

Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón) by Homero Expósito

Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón) is a Tango written by Homero Expósito and composed by Domingo Federico.

Story behind the Tango Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón)

The song narrates the mixed emotions of a speaker who is eagerly awaiting the return of a beloved. The heartbeats symbolize the anticipation and longing for this reunion, and the narrative moves between reality and hopeful illusion. The speaker encourages their heart to keep beating and their dreams to persist in the comfort of illusion, admitting the pain and nostalgia associated with the awaited person’s absence. The recurring theme revolves around the bittersweet nature of waiting and the eventual joy envisioned upon the beloved’s return.

Symbolism of Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón)

The title and refrain “Late un corazón” (A heart beats) encapsulates the core symbol of the song—the human heart, which in this context represents not only literal life but emotional vitality and love. The heart beating “al compás” (in rhythm) suggests a life lived in harmony with one’s feelings, especially love. This symbolism deepens as the heart continues to beat despite the pain of separation, signifying enduring hope and love. The notion of the “heart’s rhythm” aligns with the musical and dance elements of the tango, which inherently connects to themes of passion and emotional expression.

Al compás del corazón (Late un corazón) in historic Context

Composed in 1942, during a period where Argentina was marked by political strife and global tensions due to World War II, the tango might also reflect a broader cultural sentiment of longing and uncertainty. During this era, tangos often carried themes of loss, nostalgia, and the joys and pains of love—mirroring the societal atmosphere of the time. The emotional depth in the lyrics can be seen as a response to the general longing for better times or the return to normalcy, akin to awaiting the return of a beloved.

Homero Expósito

Homero Expósito, an influential Argentine lyricist and poet, is renowned for his profound and innovative contributions to the tango genre. His works are celebrated for their poetic depth and emotional complexity.