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Ay ay ay

Ay ay ay is a Tango written by Osmán Pérez Freire and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1932. The Tango Ay ay ay is written by Osmán Pérez Freire, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Ay ay ay with the singer Luis Díaz.
The Spanish phrase “Ay ay ay” translates to “Oh oh oh” in English, a melodic expression of deep emotion. It captures the sighs of a heart caught between longing and despair, each note a whispered lament. As a Tango, it weaves a tapestry of passion and melancholy, echoing the soulful dance of love and loss.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Luis Díaz

Singer

Osmán Pérez Freire

Author

Osmán Pérez Freire

Composer

1932/1/1

Date

Luis Díaz
Luis Díaz
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Ay ay ay

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

Letra del Tango Ay ay ay

Asómate a la ventana, ay, ay, ay,
paloma del alma mía,
que ya la aurora temprana
nos viene a anunciar el día.

Que ya la aurora temprana ay, ay, ay,
nos viene a anunciar el día.
Asómate que ya viene,
la luz de fresca mañana;
asómate a la ventana, ay, ay, ay,
para que mi alma ¡ay¡ no pene.

Las calles están desiertas,
las brumas vagan perdidas,
están las aves dormidas
y las estrellas despiertas.

Asómate, y si te miro,
mi ardiente amor te confieso,
en los rumores de un beso, ay, ay, ay,
y en el vaivén de un suspiro.

Sabrás que guardo un tesoro
para ti, dentro del pecho,
levántate de tu lecho, ay, ay, ay,
y sabrás cuanto te adoro.

Si alguna vez en tu pecho, ay, ay, ay,
mi cariño no lo abrigas,
engáñalo como a un niño, ay, ay, ay,
pero nunca se lo digas.

Soñé que el fuego se helaba,
soñé que la nieve ardía,
y por soñar imposibles,
soñé que tú me querías.

El amor mío se muere, ay, ay, ay,
y se me muere de frío,
porque en tu pecho de piedra,
tú no quieres darle abrigo.

Porque en tu pecho de piedra, ay, ay, ay,
tú no quieres darle abrigo.
Ay, ay, ay.

English lyrics of the Tango "Ay ay ay"

Peer through your window, oh, oh, oh,
dove of my soul,
for early dawn approaches
announcing the break of day.

For early dawn approaches, oh, oh, oh,
announcing the break of day.
Peer out, for the light is coming,
the fresh light of the morning;
peer through your window, oh, oh, oh,
so my soul, oh, may not suffer.

The streets lie deserted,
the mists roam aimlessly,
birds are still sleeping
while the stars remain awake.

Look out, and if I see you,
I will confess my fervent love,
in the whispers of a kiss, oh, oh, oh,
and in the sway of a sigh.

You’ll know I keep a treasure
for you, within my chest,
rise from your bed, oh, oh, oh,
and you’ll know how much I adore you.

If ever in your heart, oh, oh, oh,
my affection finds no warmth,
deceive it like a child, oh, oh, oh,
but never tell it so.

I dreamed that the fire froze,
I dreamed the snow was burning,
and dreaming impossibles,
I dreamed that you loved me.

My love is dying, oh, oh, oh,
and it dies from the cold,
because in your heart of stone,
you refuse to give it shelter.

Because in your heart of stone, oh, oh, oh,
you refuse to give it shelter.
Oh, oh, oh.

Ay ay ay by Osmán Pérez Freire

Ay ay ay is a Tango written by Osmán Pérez Freire and composed by Osmán Pérez Freire.



Story behind the Tango Ay ay ay

The lyrics of “Ay ay ay” depict the longing and heartfelt pleas of a lover urging his beloved to notice his affection and suffering. The repeated call to “look out the window” mirrors a desire for connection and acknowledgment. Each stanza builds upon the narrative of longing, as the speaker describes the tranquil, yet emotionally charged early morning hours as a backdrop for his unrequited love. The repeated cries of “ay, ay, ay” throughout the song express a deep emotional pain and a sigh of unfulfilled love.



Symbolism of Ay ay ay

The song makes significant use of natural and temporal elements like morning light (“la aurora temprana”), deserted streets, and waking nature, symbolizing new beginnings and opportunities for acceptance and love. However, the beloved’s indifference is metaphorically described as a “chest of stone,” which no warmth seems to penetrate, emphasizing the coldness and unresponsiveness faced by the speaker. The dream imagery “fire freezing” and “snow burning” further symbolizes the improbable hope of reciprocity in his love.



Ay ay ay in Historic Context

Set within the rich cultural tapestry of Argentina in 1932, a time of significant social and political change, “Ay ay ay” can be interpreted as a reflection on personal turmoil amid broader societal shifts. During this period, Tango music often conveyed themes of deep emotion and complex relationships, serving as both entertainment and a form of social commentary. The timeless themes of love and rejection reflected in the song resonate with the emotional escapism that Tango provided during challenging times.



Osmán Pérez Freire

Osmán Pérez Freire was a celebrated composer and musician, known for his contributions to Latin American music, particularly in the early 20th century.