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Caído del cielo

Caído del cielo is a Tango written by Pedro Polito and recorded by Roberto Firpo in 1927. Roberto Firpo has recorded Caído del cielo as an instrumental Tango.
“Caído del cielo” translates to “Fallen from the Sky.” This evocative title suggests a piece of music that descends with grace and mystery, perhaps like a celestial gift unexpectedly bestowed upon the earth. It captures the essence of something both ethereal and grounding, a fleeting dance between the heavens and our world, much like the haunting allure of a Tango.

Tango

Style

Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Antonio Polito

Author

Pedro Polito

Composer

1927/10/13

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Roberto Firpo
Roberto Firpo

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Caído del cielo recorded by other Orchestras

Caído del cielo recorded by other Orchestras

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Caido del cielo – 1955/4/26 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
Caido del cielo – 1927/10/13 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Caído del cielo

Muy pocos saben cuál es la historia

por la que tanto sigo sufriendo,

por eso, muchos van repitiendo

que yo me quejo sin razón.

Porque no río, ni en nada sueño,

todos se burlan de cruel manera,

como si acaso yo no tuviera

también un corazón.



La gente me cree caído del cielo,

porque voy sin rumbo, sin calma ni fe.

Tal vez no comprenden que amé con locura,

teniendo, más tarde, un fatal desconsuelo.

Los hombres que ayer fueron heridos de muerte,

transforman su risa en muecas de horror.

Caídos del cielo, o son los que amaron,

porque los caídos no saben de amor.



Bajo el tormento de mi amargura,

soy un recuerdo de lo que he sido;

nadie mis penas ha comprendido

porque no entienden de sufrir.

No te descuides, que si padeces,

dirán, al verte, tan triste y serio,

que habrás caído también del cielo

como se creen de mí.

English lyrics of the Tango "Caído del cielo"

Very few know the story
that causes me so much suffering,
that’s why many keep saying
that I complain without reason.

Because I do not laugh, nor do I dream,
everyone mocks me in a cruel way,
as if I didn’t have
a heart as well.

People think I fell from the sky,
because I wander aimlessly, without peace or faith.
Perhaps they don’t understand that I loved madly,
only to later have a fatal despair.
Men who were yesterday fatally wounded,
transform their laughter into grimaces of horror.
Fallen from the sky, or those who have loved,
because the fallen do not know about love.

Under the torment of my bitterness,
I am a remnant of what I have been;
no one has understood my sorrows
because they do not understand suffering.
Be careful, for if you suffer,
they will say, seeing you so sad and serious,
that you have also fallen from the sky
as they believe of me.

Caído del cielo by Antonio Polito

Caído del cielo is a Tango written by Antonio Polito and composed by Pedro Polito.



Story behind the Tango Caído del cielo

The lyric “Muy pocos saben cuál es la historia” suggests a tale of personal anguish that remains largely unrecognized or misunderstood by others. This song tells the story of a protagonist tormented by a past love experience and continues to suffer while others dismiss his pain as baseless. The phrase “porque no río, ni en nada sueño” shows his deep depression, unable to find joy or dream, a reflection of his inner torment. The societal reaction, where people believe he has no reason to complain and mock him cruelly, intensifies his isolation and emotional suffering.



Symbolism of Caído del cielo

“Caído del cielo,” which translates to “fallen from heaven,” symbolically represents individuals who have undergone profound emotional trauma or loss, perceived as suddenly and catastrophically displaced from a state of happiness or normality. The lyrics use this expression to highlight the misunderstanding and prejudice faced by those who carry hidden scars. The line “Caídos del cielo, o son los que amaron, porque los caídos no saben de amor” expresses a bitter irony—those who have loved and lost are likened to angels fallen from grace, disconnected from the understanding of love by those who view them from the outside.



Caído del cielo in historic Context

The Tango was recorded in 1927, a vibrant period for Tango in Argentina when the dance and music were central elements of cultural expression, often reflecting societal attitudes and emotional narratives. During this era, Tango was evolving not just as a dance but also as a lyrical form exploring themes of despair, loss, and existential angst, mirroring the societal undercurrents of the time. Such context allows us to appreciate the depth of the protagonist’s lament as both a personal suffering and a reflection of wider social sentiments of disillusionment and grief.



Antonio Polito

Antonio Polito was an influential figure in the Tango world, primarily renowned for his poignant and evocative lyrics that often explored themes of love, loss, and societal isolation.