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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Amor de cielo is a Tango written by Hipólito Oneca and composed by Hipólito Caron.
Amor de cielo” translates to “Heavenly Love” in English, a phrase that encapsulates the ethereal and transcendental nature of the love depicted in this tango. The lyrics weave a poignant narrative of two souls intertwined beyond the constraints of earthly existence, suggesting a spiritual depth to their connection. The recurring theme is the inevitability and depth of this love, irrespective of physical separation.
The lyrics are rich with symbolism that accentuates the depth and eternal nature of love. Phrases like “De mi vida y mi muerte eres reflejo” (You are the reflection of my life and my death) convey how intrinsically linked the couple’s existences are, suggesting a mirror-like reflection in both life and death. Similarly, “Se unirán nuestras bocas tan fuerte, Que el encanto de la vida, Triunfaremos de la muerte” (Our mouths will unite so strongly, That the charm of life, We will triumph over death), emphasizes love’s power to transcend even death itself.
Recorded in 1954 in Argentina, “Amor de cielo” emerged during a period when tango was dominated by themes of nostalgia, longing, and profound connections. Post World War II, Argentina was experiencing significant social and political changes, which influenced tango lyrics to become channels of deeper emotional and existential expressions. Lyrics emphasized eternal themes, perhaps as a counterbalance to the transient and often tumultuous nature of the times.
Hipólito Oneca was an Argentine lyricist known for his deep and emotive tango lyrics.