Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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 y celos is a Tango written by Alfredo Faustino Roldán and composed by Miguel Padula.
The tango “Amor y celos,” written in 1933, captures the intense emotions of love entangled with jealousy. The lyrics, expressed through a passionate narrative, reveal a protagonist who perceives their loved one as a star that emerged among the clouds of their existence, illuminating their life. This poetic depiction emphasizes the transformative impact of love, portraying it as a beacon in the protagonist’s otherwise clouded life, highlighting both the beauty and the emotional turmoil brought about by deep affection and possessiveness.
The lyricist uses celestial imagery to intensify the emotions described. Statements like “te amo con pasión ardiente” and “tengo celos hasta del divino cielo” signify a burning passion so profound that it extends enviously even towards the heavens. The metaphor of being jealous of the moon, which “plates your curls,” conveys an image of beauty touched by natural elements, yet the observer’s response is tinged with envy. Wishing to be the breeze just to kiss the beloved as they pass by illustrates a desire to be ever-present and intimately connected with the beloved’s essence.
Recorded in 1933, “Amor y celos” was created during a period when Argentine tango was showcasing more emotional depth and complexity in its lyrics. This era allowed songwriters like Roldán to explore nuanced themes of love and jealousy within their cultural context. Roldán uses the term “áureo cáliz” (golden chalice) to symbolize the precious and sacred quality of the beloved’s affection, which can be interpreted as a reflection on the idealized romantic expressions prevalent during the early 20th-century Argentina. The year 1933, amidst global economic uncertainties, might have intensified a collective yearning for such dramatic and passionate escapism seen in the Tango’s lyrics.
Alfredo Faustino Roldán was a noted lyricist in the tango genre, contributing to the rich tapestry of Argentine cultural history through his evocative and passionate compositions.