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Bésame en la boca

Bésame en la boca is a Tango written by José María Rizzuti and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1927. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Bésame en la boca as an instrumental Tango.
“Bésame en la boca,” or “Kiss Me on the Mouth,” is an evocative title that beckons with intimacy and longing. It captures the essence of a moment where words dissolve, giving way to a connection that speaks through touch. This phrase invites the listener to experience the passionate dance of emotions, much like a tango weaving a story of desire and closeness.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Eduardo Calvo

Author

José María Rizzuti

Composer

1927/5/26

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Letra del Tango Bésame en la boca

Ayer tarde en Florida la vi
pensativa mirar un rincón,
sollozando la pobre me dijo:
ya no quiero saber de los hombres
ni sentir más palabras de amor.
Son tan agrios aquellos recuerdos
que conservo del tiempo mejor,
que aunque quiera volver a vivirlos,
es tan grande la pena que siento
que me mata el recuerdo de ayer.

No me hables de amor,
su voz exclamó
latiendo su pecho
de tanto dolor.
No me hables de amor,
me dijo otra vez
y dándome un beso
así murmuré…
Quiéreme en silencio
como nadie quiso,
bésame en la boca
con dulce ilusión,
y así me compensas
las penas pasadas
y el fuerte latir
de mi corazón.

Recordando aquel día pasado
nunca más al cruzar la miré,
mas mi alma volvióse rebelde
y mis labios bajito dijeron:
como a nadie a ti te querré…
Pués el beso que me dio tu boca
con ardientes deseos de amar,
como fuego mis labios quemó
y al sentir tan feliz embeleso,
con el beso, un cariño nació.

English lyrics of the Tango "Bésame en la boca"

Yesterday afternoon on Florida Street, I saw her
gazing thoughtfully at a corner,
sobbing, the poor girl told me:
I no longer want to know about men
nor hear words of love.
Those memories are so bitter,
preserved from better times,
that even though I want to relive them,
the pain I feel is so great,
yesterday’s memories are killing me.

Don’t talk to me about love,
her voice exclaimed
her chest beating
from so much pain.
Don’t talk to me about love,
she told me again
and giving me a kiss
I whispered…
Love me in silence
like no one has,
kiss me on the lips
with sweet hope,
and thus you compensate
for past sorrows
and the strong beating
of my heart.

Recalling that past day
I never looked at her again as I crossed her path,
but my soul turned rebellious
and my lips softly said:
I will love you like I will love no one else…
For the kiss that your lips gave me
with a burning desire to love,
burned my lips like fire
and feeling such blissful rapture,
with the kiss, affection was born.

Bésame en la boca by Eduardo Calvo

Bésame en la boca is a Tango written by Eduardo Calvo and composed by José María Rizzuti.



Story behind the Tango Bésame en la boca

The Tango “Bésame en la boca” by Eduardo Calvo spins a tale from anguish to resurfacing affection. The story begins with an encounter on Florida Street where the narrator finds a woman, sunk in sorrow, lost in her painful memories of love. Refusing to be involved with love and men ever again, she reveals her past traumas to the narrator. However, through a transformative kiss, her defenses break down, bypassing the need for words and allowing a silent, yet profound connection to heal the wounds of the past.



Symbolism of Bésame en la boca

The phrasing “Bésame en la boca con dulce ilusión” demonstrates a stark contrast between the bitterness of past experiences and the sweet potential of present moments. The kiss in the tango is emblematic of renewal and transformative healing, signifying a transition from silent suffering to wordless understanding and connection. The repeated plea not to speak of love while simultaneously asking for a kiss with “sweet illusion” captures the duality of fear and desire, hinting at the complex emotional states involved.



Bésame en la boca in historic Context

Composed in 1927 in Argentina, “Bésame en la boca” emerges during a rich period in the history of Tango, when this dance and musical form was deeply intertwined with the cultural fabric of Buenos Aires. During this era, tango often became a medium to express the melancholic and soulful narratives of everyday people. Streets like Florida, mentioned in the lyrics, were emblematic hubs of social interaction, giving the narrative a realist backdrop that resonates with the urban melancholy and romantic idealism characteristic of Tango during this period.



Eduardo Calvo

Eduardo Calvo was a skilled tango lyricist whose works often encapsulated the emotional and cultural nuances of early 20th century Argentina.