Amor de forastero

Amor de forastero is a Tango written by Guillermo López and recorded by Alfredo Gobbi in 1947. The Tango Amor de forastero is written by Guillermo López, Alfredo Gobbi has recorded Amor de forastero with the singer Carlos Heredia.

“Amor de forastero,” translated as “Love of the Stranger,” evokes a vivid tapestry of fleeting romance and longing. This piece of music captures the essence of forbidden passion, where the allure of the unknown intertwines with the bittersweet reality of transient encounters. As the melodies weave through heartstrings, the listener is transported to a realm where love is both an escape and an enigma.

Tango

Style

Alfredo Gobbi

Orchestra

Carlos Heredia

Singer

Domingo Roldán

Author

Guillermo López

Composer

1947/7/30

Date

Carlos Heredia

Alfredo Gobbi

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Amor de forastero

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

Letra del Tango Amor de forastero

¡Albricias, muchachas, ha llegado el tren!

Gente forastera se ve en el andén,

Y de boca en boca se corre la voz

Que embarga las almas de dulce ilusión.

Y en las tardecitas doradas de sol

Entre una retreta alegre y cordial,

Las mozas del pueblo suspiran de amor

Por un forastero que sabe bailar.

Pasaron los días

Se irá el forastero,

Y en todas las bocas

Como un pregonero,

Este canto triste

Se repetirá:

“Amor de forastero

pasa y no vuelve,

amor de forastero

viene y se va”

Campanas de bronce, con alegre son

Vuelcan en el pueblo piadosa emoción,

Sermón tempranero, misa de dolor

Que irradia a las almas ternura y amor.

Una moza triste se acerca al altar

Se inclina de hinojos, se pone a rezar,

Le ruega a la Virgen, le haga volver

A aquel forastero, que pasó y se fue.

English lyrics of the Tango "Amor de forastero"

Rejoice, girls, the train has arrived!

Strangers can be seen on the platform,

And from mouth to mouth, the word spreads

That fills the souls with sweet illusion.

And in the golden sunlit evenings

Amidst a cheerful and warm band concert,

The village maidens sigh with love

For a stranger who knows how to dance.

Days have passed

The stranger will leave,

And on every lip,

Like a town crier,

This sad song

Will be repeated:

“Love from a stranger

comes and goes,

love from a stranger

arrives and departs.”

Bronze bells, with a joyful sound

Pour over the village a pious emotion,

Early sermon, mass of sorrow

That radiates tenderness and love to the souls.

A sad maiden approaches the altar

She kneels down, starts to pray,

She begs the Virgin to make him return

That stranger, who came and went.

Amor de forastero by Domingo Roldán

Amor de forastero is a Tango written by Domingo Roldán and composed by Guillermo López.

Story behind the Tango Amor de forastero

The narrative of “Amor de forastero” revolves around the arrival of a stranger, who captivates the local women with his charm and dancing abilities. As the townspeople buzz with excitement, the women, enamored by this newcomer, find themselves lost in dreams of love. However, their infatuation is tinged with sadness as they realize the transient nature of their affection—highlighted by the refrain marking the stranger’s inevitable departure, encapsulating the fleeting connection.

Symbolism of Amor de forastero

The lyrics incorporate vivid emotional landscapes through physical symbols. The arrival and departure of trains signify transitions and fleeting encounters. The “campanas de bronce,” or bronze bells, evoke a sense of joy and solemnity, contrasting the festive atmosphere with the spiritual gravity presented in the church setting. This juxtaposition reflects the paradox of fleeting happiness and enduring sorrow, underlining the transient yet impactful nature of the stranger’s visit on the community—especially on the hearts of its women.