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Así es Ninón

Así es Ninón is a Tango written by Juan Larenza and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1946. The Tango Así es Ninón is written by Juan Larenza, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Así es Ninón with the singer Carlos Dante.
The piece “Así es Ninón,” meaning “That’s Ninón” in English, captures the essence of an enigmatic soul through its melody. In the dance of notes, a tapestry of emotions unfurls, painting Ninón as a mysterious and captivating figure. The music whispers stories of passion and elegance, embodying her spirit with each lilting phrase and rhythmic beat.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Marsilio Robles

Author

Juan Larenza

Composer

1946/9/25

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Así es Ninón recorded by other Orchestras

Así es Ninón recorded by other Orchestras

1946/9/25 – Asi es Ninon – Anibal Troilo
1946/9/25 – Solo se quiere una vez – Anibal Troilo
1946/9/25 – El taladro – Alfredo De Angelis
1946/9/25 – Champagne tango – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo
1946/9/26 – Adios Pilar – Enrique Rodriguez
Asi es Ninon – 1946/9/25 – Anibal Troilo – Alberto Marino
Asi es Ninon – 1946/9/25 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Así es Ninón

This is the translation of the Tango “Así es Ninón” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Así es Ninón” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Así es Ninón

Volcado el pelo en el hombro,
negro carbón.
La noche parda en sus ojos…
Así es Ninón.
Callada, triste y serena
como los cirios, como la pena.
Sencilla y pura
todo ternura
en su corazón.
Pálida de azahar y luna
como ninguna…
Así es Ninón…

Acaso sus pupilas sin auroras
no brillan más en el cansancio de las horas
y oculten el dolor de un sueño muerto
entre las ruinas de un pasado incierto.
Tal vez, cuando sus manos olvidadas
rasguen su ajuar de novia abandonada,
no tenga lágrimas para llorar
y mire sin saber dónde mirar.

Tras una noche, otra noche.
¡Vano esperar!…
Cien lunas fueron cambiando,
y el cielo… igual…
Rosario de mil desvelos
fue encaneciendo su pelo negro,
y por su llaga
lenta se apaga
su alma en un perdón…
Vida de sombra, flor ajada
por su mirada,
así es Ninón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Así es Ninón"

Hair spilling over her shoulder,
black as coal.
The dusky night in her eyes…
That is Ninón.
Silent, sad, and serene
like candles, like sorrow.
Simple and pure,
all tenderness
in her heart.
Pale with orange blossom and moonlight,
like no other…
That is Ninón…

Perhaps her dawnless eyes
no longer shine in the weariness of time
and hide the pain of a dead dream
among the ruins of an uncertain past.
Maybe, when her forgotten hands
tear through her abandoned bridal trousseau,
she won’t have tears left to cry,
and will look without knowing where to look.

Night after night,
futile to wait!…
A hundred moons have changed,
and the sky… the same…
A rosary of a thousand anxieties
has turned her black hair grey,
and through her wound,
her soul slowly extinguishes
in forgiveness…
A life of shadows, a faded flower
by her gaze,
that is Ninón.

Así es Ninón by Marsilio Robles

Así es Ninón is a Tango written by Marsilio Robles and composed by Juan Larenza.



Story behind the Tango Así es Ninón

The lyrics of “Así es Ninón” depict a poignant narrative centered around Ninón, a character who seems to embody melancholy and somber elegance. The opening lines introduce her with striking imagery: hair draped over her shoulder, dark as coal, and evening shadows in her eyes, setting a tone of profound sadness and mystery. The song details her quiet, dignified sorrow, elevating her emotion to the levels of ceremonial candles and enduring grief. Ninón emerges as a figure of pure tenderness, with a touch of tragic beauty, evoked through the metaphors of moonlight and orange blossoms—symbols traditionally associated with purity and bridal innocence.



Symbolism of Así es Ninón

The symbolism in “Así es Ninón” is rich and carefully chosen, enhancing the overall melancholic feel of the piece. Ninón’s life is likened to a ‘rosary of a thousand sleepless nights,’ a metaphor that suggests a continual and fervent plea for relief or redemption. The reference to her hair turning grey as a result of her suffering uses physical transformation to mirror emotional turmoil. The imagery of ‘her soul fading slowly into forgiveness’ paints her resilience and gradual resignation. The language choice here centers around themes of light fading and vitality diminishing, which closely align with the broader motifs of loss and despair.



Así es Ninón in Historic Context

Set in post-World War II Argentina, “Así es Ninón” was penned during a time of significant upheaval and economic instability. The year 1946 marks a pivotal moment as Juan Domingo Perón rose to power, an event that would lead to substantial social and political changes in Argentina. This backdrop of uncertainty and change is mirrored in Ninón’s personal narrative of lost love and faded dreams, perhaps serving as a microcosm of broader societal experiences. The persistent reference to unchanged skies despite the passing of ‘a hundred moons’ might subtly criticize or reflect on the enduring socio-political atmosphere in Argentina during those times.



Marsilio Robles

Marsilio Robles is known for his contributions to the Argentine Tango, often weaving intricate emotional and societal narratives into his lyrics.