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Alma de bohemio

Alma de bohemio is a Tango written by Roberto Firpo and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1965. The Tango Alma de bohemio is written by Roberto Firpo, Miguel Caló has recorded Alma de bohemio with the singer Lucho Gatica.
“Alma de bohemio,” or “Soul of a Bohemian,” entices listeners into a world where freedom and passion collide. This piece embodies the free-spirited wanderer, eternally in pursuit of art and love, untouched by the mundane. Here, the music flows like a river of dreams, where every note whispers stories of unyielding spirit and boundless heart.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Lucho Gatica

Singer

Juan Andrés Caruso

Author

Roberto Firpo

Composer

1965/1/1

Date

Lucho Gatica
Lucho Gatica
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Alma de bohemio

This is the translation of the Tango “Alma de bohemio” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Alma de bohemio” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Alma de bohemio

Peregrino y soñador,

cantar

quiero mi fantasía

y la loca poesía

que hay en mi corazón,

y lleno de amor y de alegría,

volcaré mi canción.



Siempre sentí

la dulce ilusión,

de estar viviendo

mi pasión.



Si es que vivo lo que sueño,

yo sueño todo lo que canto,

por eso mi encanto

es el amor.

Mi pobre alma de bohemio

quiere acariciar

y como una flor

perfumar.



Y en mis noches de dolor,

a hablar

me voy con las estrellas

y las cosas más bellas,

despierto he de soñar,

porque le confío a ellas

toda mi sed de amar.



Siempre sentí

la dulce ilusión,

de estar viviendo

mi pasión.



Yo busco en los ojos celestes

y renegridas cabelleras,

pasiones sinceras,

dulce emoción.

Y en mi triste vida errante

llena de ilusión,

quiero dar todo

mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Alma de bohemio"

Wanderer and dreamer,

I want to sing

my fantasy

and the wild poetry

that’s in my heart,

and full of love and joy,

I’ll pour out my song.

I’ve always felt

the sweet illusion

of living

my passion.

If I live what I dream,

I dream everything I sing,

thus my charm

is love.

My poor bohemian soul

wants to caress

and like a flower

give off fragrance.

And in my nights of pain,

to talk

I go to the stars

and the most beautiful things,

I must dream awake,

because to them I entrust

all my thirst for love.

I’ve always felt

the sweet illusion

of living

my passion.

I search in azure eyes

and jet-black hair,

sincere passions,

sweet emotion.

And in my sad wandering life

full of illusion,

I want to give all

my heart.

Alma de bohemio by Juan Andrés Caruso

Alma de bohemio is a Tango written by Juan Andrés Caruso and composed by Roberto Firpo.



Story behind the Tango Alma de bohemio

“Alma de Bohemio” (Soul of a Bohemian) evocatively captures the quintessential bohemian spirit—freedom, love, and a deep connection to the arts. The protagonist of the song is a dreamer and a wanderer, expressing his feelings and fantasies through song. This tango reflects not only personal escapism but also a universal longing for the liberation of the human spirit through art and passion.



Symbolism of Alma de bohemio

The recurring phrases, such as “mi corazón” (my heart) and the references to “la loca poesía” (the crazy poetry), symbolize the passionate inner life of the protagonist. The lyrics depict dialogue with the stars and dreams during nights of pain, conveying a journey of deep introspection and seeking comfort in celestial beauty. This dialogue is a metaphor for the artist’s eternal quest for meaning and solace through creativity.



Alma de bohemio in historic Context

The year 1965 was a vibrant period in Argentina, marked by significant political and cultural changes. In such a transformative time, the embrace of bohemian values—freedom, love, and a rebellious spirit against societal norms—would resonate widely. “Alma de bohemio” thus serves as a nostalgic ode to passionate, artistic living, contrasting with the turbulent contemporary issues of the era.



Juan Andrés Caruso

Juan Andrés Caruso was an acclaimed lyricist known for his deep narrative style and ability to capture complex emotions in his compositions.