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Angélica

Angélica is a Vals written by Roberto Cambaré and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1961. The Vals Angélica is written by Roberto Cambaré, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Angélica with the singer Juan Carlos Godoy.
“Angélica,” meaning “Angelica” in English, dances across the air with an ethereal elegance. Her name evokes images of celestial grace, as if the music itself has gently descended from the heavens. Each note seems to whisper stories of divine beauty, leaving listeners entranced by the sublime allure of her timeless melody.

Vals

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Juan Carlos Godoy

Singer

Roberto Cambaré

Author

Roberto Cambaré

Composer

1961/8/8

Date

Juan Carlos Godoy
Juan Carlos Godoy
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Angélica

This is the translation of the Vals “Angélica” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Angélica” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Angélica

Angelica cuando te nombro
me vuelven a la memoria
un valle, palida luna en la noche de abril
y aquel pueblito de Cordoba
un valle…

Si un aguila fue tu cariño paloma mi pobre alma
temblando mi corazon en tus garras sangró
y no le tuviste lastima
temblando….

No olvidare cuando en tu Cordoba te vi
y tu clavel bajo los arboles robe
mis brazos fueron tu nido
tu pelo la luz de la luna entre los alamos
mis brazos…

Tus parpados si por instantes
te vuelven los ojos mansos
recuerdan cuando en el cielo de pronto se ve
que nace y muere un relampago
recuerdan…

Las sabanas que sobre el suelo
se extienden cuando la escarcha
no es blanca como la timida flor de tu piel
ni fria como tus lagrimas
no es blanca….
No olvidare cuando en tu Cordoba te vi….

English lyrics of the Vals "Angélica"

Angelica when I say your name,
memories flood back to me:
a valley, pale moon on April’s night,
and that small town in Cordoba,
a valley…

If an eagle was your love, and my poor soul the dove,
trembling, my heart bled in your claws,
and you showed no pity,
trembling…

I’ll never forget seeing you in your Cordoba,
and stealing your carnation beneath the trees,
my arms became your nest,
your hair was the moonlight among the poplars,
my arms…

Your eyelids, if for moments,
render your eyes gentle,
remember when in the sky one suddenly sees
a lightning bolt flashing into existence and fading,
remember…

The sheets that upon the ground
spread out when the frost
is not as white as the timid flower of your skin,
nor as cold as your tears,
not white…
I’ll never forget seeing you in your Cordoba…

Angélica by Roberto Cambaré

Angélica is a Tango written and composed by Roberto Cambaré.



Story behind the Tango Angélica

The lyrics of “Angélica” reminisce about a poignant love story set against the backdrop of a bucolic village in Córdoba, Argentina. They evoke memories of a moonlit April night and a valley that bears witness to a tender yet painful romance. The narrator speaks directly to Angélica, recalling how their love unfolded and the heartache it brought. The setting in Córdoba and the imagery of the pale moon and the rustic scenery are central to the narrative, adding a nostalgic and melancholic tone to the tango.



Symbolism of Angélica

The song employs vivid symbolism to deepen the emotional impact of the story. The imagery of an eagle representing Angélica’s affection suggests both majesty and danger, indicating a love that is grand but perilous. Conversely, the narrator’s soul is symbolized by a dove, evoking innocence and vulnerability. This contrast reflects the pain experienced when the narrator’s heart “bled” in her “claws” without receiving pity. Additionally, the metaphor of the narrator’s arms as “your nest” and her hair as “the moonlight among the poplars” poetically captures their intimate moments, highlighting the deep bond and eventual sorrow of the separation.



Angélica in Historic Context

“Angélica” was recorded in 1961, a period marked by social and political changes in Argentina. The tango could subtly reflect the nostalgic sentiments for simpler, past times amidst the turbulent era. The choice to set the song in a small village in Córdoba rather than a bustling city could be invoking a longing for authenticity and traditional values, which were perceived to be eroding in the fast-paced modernization of the country during that time. The personal tale of love and loss thus mirrors a broader sense of cultural and temporal displacement.



Roberto Cambaré

Roberto Cambaré was an influential Argentine tango lyricist and composer, known for his emotive and vivid storytelling through music.