Aquel muchacho triste

Aquel muchacho triste is a Tango written by José De Grandis and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1947. The Tango Aquel muchacho triste is written by José De Grandis, Ricardo Tanturi has recorded Aquel muchacho triste with the singer Roberto Videla.

“Aquel Muchacho Triste,” meaning “That Sad Boy” in English, evokes a haunting melody, steeped in longing and gentle melancholy. The piece captures the essence of deep introspection, as if the boy is searching for something lost within the haunting dance of notes. It paints a vivid picture of wistful memories, stirring emotions of forlorn hope and tender nostalgia.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Roberto Videla

Singer

José De Grandis

Author

José De Grandis

Composer

1947/10/31

Date

Roberto Videla

Ricardo Tanturi

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Aquel muchacho triste

This is the translation of the Tango “Aquel muchacho triste” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Aquel muchacho triste” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Aquel muchacho triste

Llegaste a este barrio aquella tardecita
trayendo tu alegría como una bendición
y nuestra muchachada, al verte tan bonita,
retuvo en sus pupilas tu mágica visión.
Los mozos más apuestos, tenorios insinuantes,
vertieron en tu vida ternuras sin igual,
no te faltaron cartas rimadas y galantes,
desde el vulgar versito al fino madrigal.

En las noches silenciosas,
al pie de tu humilde reja,
se elevó la tierna queja
del ignorado amador.
Y su amoroso lamento
no logró turbar tu calma
ignoraba aún tu alma
el encanto del amor.

También vos palpitaste y un día conociste
la dicha más suprema: sentir una pasión.
Y aquel muchacho bueno, tan pálido y muy triste,
quién sabe con qué frase ganó tu corazón.
Al ver que hoy te casas, el barrio entristecido
presiente que otra piba más linda no ha de hallar,
y aquellos que te aman, al ver que te han perdido,
quién sabe cuántas noches tu ausencia llorarán.

English lyrics of the Tango "Aquel muchacho triste"

You arrived in this neighborhood that late afternoon
bringing your joy like a blessing,
and our boys, seeing you so pretty,
kept in their eyes your magical sight.
The most handsome ones, suggestive roués,
poured unmatched tenderness into your life,
you lacked not rhymed and gallant letters,
from the plain verse to the refined madrigal.

In the silent nights,
at the foot of your humble grating,
rose the tender complaint
of the unknown lover.
And his loving lament
did not manage to disturb your calm,
your soul still unaware
of the charm of love.

You too throbbed and one day you knew
the supreme bliss: to feel a passion.
And that good boy, so pale and very sad,
who knows with what phrase he won your heart.
Seeing that today you marry, the saddened neighborhood
senses that a prettier girl there shall not be,
and those who love you, seeing they have lost you,
who knows how many nights they will cry your absence.

Aquel muchacho triste by José De Grandis

Aquel muchacho triste is a Tango written by José De Grandis and composed by José De Grandis.

Story behind the Tango Aquel muchacho triste

The song tells a heartfelt tale of a radiant young woman arriving in a neighborhood, bringing joy and capturing the hearts of the local youths. Her presence incites admiration and affection, leading to several chivalrous attempts to win her heart through letters and verses. While a secretive lover serenades her beneath her window, unable to stir her emotions initially, she eventually finds true love in a pale, sad young man who captures her heart. Her eventual marriage brings a sense of loss to the community that once adored her.

Symbolism of Aquel muchacho triste

The lyrics employ vivid symbolism and picturesque language to convey the journey of love and loss. The phrase “trayendo tu alegría como una bendición” symbolizes the woman’s arrival as a divine gift, suggesting her transformative effect on the community. The recurring imagery of “las noches silenciosas” and the “humilde reja,” where the secret lover serenades, evokes a sense of solitude and unreciprocated feelings. These scenes not only depict the depth of unspoken love but also the quiet despair that accompanies unattainable desires.