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Altar sin luz

Altar sin luz is a Tango written by Guillermo Vilar and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1945. The Tango Altar sin luz is written by Guillermo Vilar, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Altar sin luz with the singer Julio Martel.
“Altar sin luz,” or “Altar without Light,” evokes a haunting and somber atmosphere. The piece suggests a sacred space overshadowed by absence, where forgotten hopes and whispers of lost dreams linger. It speaks of a yearning for illumination and warmth in a shrine left cold and dim, capturing the melancholy of longing and unfulfilled desires.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Julio Martel

Singer

Iván Diez

Author

Guillermo Vilar

Composer

1945/6/8

Date

Julio Martel
Julio Martel
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Altar sin luz

This is the translation of the Tango “Altar sin luz” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Altar sin luz” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Altar sin luz

Cuando las hojas muestren tintes amarillos,
con sol de ensueño te haré un castillo.
Eso te dije fiel la tarde aquella,
dejando estrellas en tu ilusión.
Puso el otoño su color en los senderos,
al parque amigo, feliz llegué,
vibrando de emoción, cuántas noches esperé,
sin verte ni gustar tu voz.

La noche bruja y fatal,
aullando mi mal,
me alejó de aquel parque.
Las sombras en su gemir,
me hicieron pensar
cosas frías de ti.
Grité tu nombre,
lloré tu ausencia,
con la inocencia del puro amor.
¿Qué hiciste del sueño azul?
Mi altar ya sin luz
duerme todo tu adiós.

Todas las hojas se vistieron de amarillo,
tú no llegaste, no se porqué.
Canción de mi canción,
en el parque te entregué,
la llave de mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Altar sin luz"

When the leaves show yellow hues,
with a dreamy sun, I’ll build you a castle.
That’s what I faithfully told you that evening,
leaving stars in your dream.
Autumn put its color on the paths,
to the friendly park, I arrived happily,
vibrating with emotion, how many nights I waited,
without seeing you or hearing your voice.

The bewitched and fatal night,
howling my pain,
drove me away from that park.
The shadows in their moaning,
made me think
cold things about you.
I shouted your name,
I cried your absence,
with the innocence of pure love.
What did you do with the blue dream?
My altar, now without light,
sleeps all your goodbye.

All the leaves dressed in yellow,
you never came, I don’t know why.
Song of my song,
in the park, I gave you,
the key to my heart.

Altar sin luz by Iván Diez

Altar sin luz is a Tango written by Iván Diez and composed by Guillermo Vilar.



Story behind the Tango Altar sin luz

“Altar sin luz” translates to “Altar without light” in English, painting a vivid picture of a once-holy and cherished place now dimmed and forsaken. This poetic imagery sets the foundation for a story of lost love and broken promises. The lyrics recount a nostalgic and sorrowful reminiscence of a time when the speaker built hopeful dreams under autumn leaves. They convey a sense of betrayal and longing for a love that never returned, reflected through the changing seasons which were once a backdrop for commitments made but not kept.



Symbolism of Altar sin luz

The motif of the seasons, especially autumn, symbolizes change and decay, mirroring the fading relationship central to the song. Autumn here is not just a time but a character that infuses the scene with color, affecting the narrative by setting the stage for the protagonist’s heartbreak. The phrase “las hojas muestren tintes amarillos” (leaves show yellow hues) symbolizes the onset of decline. The lyrics “Mi altar ya sin luz duerme todo tu adiós” (My altar without light sleeps all your goodbye) poignantly highlight the altar—a symbol of sanctity and commitment—now darkened by abandonment and sorrow.



Altar sin luz in historic Context

Written in mid-20th century Argentina, “Altar sin luz” emerges in a period marked by sociopolitical change and cultural evolution. Dating back to 1945, this tango reflects the traditional Argentine sensibility intertwined with a universal theme of love and disillusionment. The historical context underscores a period where tango was the soul of Argentine popular culture, often expressing the common people’s emotions and everyday experiences. This era also witnessed a global shift post-World War II, a time of significant reevaluation of life and relationships, themes subtly mirrored in this evocative lyrical narrative.



Iván Diez

Iván Diez was a notable figure in the Argentine tango scene, renowned for his deep and emotional lyrics that often captured the essence of love, longing, and bitterness.