Campanita del suburbio

Campanita del suburbio is a Tango written by Pedro Lloret and recorded by Adolfo Carabelli in 1933. The Tango Campanita del suburbio is written by Pedro Lloret, Adolfo Carabelli has recorded Campanita del suburbio with the singer Charlo.

“Campanita del Suburbio,” or “Little Bell of the Suburb,” echoes a gentle charm that resonates through the quiet streets at twilight. This piece captures the essence of a humble melody, ringing softly amidst the backdrop of urban life, signaling moments of everyday beauty. It embodies the spirit of a distant bell, whose chime weaves stories of longing, nostalgia, and quiet hope.

Tango

Style

Adolfo Carabelli

Orchestra

Charlo

Singer

Jaime Lloret Reos

Author

Pedro Lloret

Composer

1933/1/1

Date

Charlo

Adolfo Carabelli

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Campanita del suburbio

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

Letra del Tango Campanita del suburbio

Ay, ay, ay,

Las tres ya dieron

Graves, pesadas.

Y el callejón,

Recoge el toque

De oración.

Van sin ti

Triste tañido

Que llega al alma.

Y se clava

Como un aguijón,

Haciendo que el dolor,

De nuevo

Vuelva a mí.

English lyrics of the Tango "Campanita del suburbio"

Oh, oh, oh,

Three o’clock has struck,

Solemn, heavy.

And the alleyway

Catches the tolling

Of a prayer.

They go without you,

Sad ringing

That reaches the soul.

And it pierces

Like a sting,

Making the pain,

Once again,

Return to me.

Campanita del suburbio by Jaime Lloret Reos

Campanita del suburbio is a Tango written by Jaime Lloret Reos and composed by Pedro Lloret.

Story behind the Tango Campanita del suburbio

The lyrics of “Campanita del suburbio” manifest a poignant narrative immersed in nostalgia and sorrow. The “bell’s toll,” referenced as a mournful and soul-reaching sound, symbolizes a calling or reminder of pain and loss. The described scene, likely located in a lesser-known alley of a suburb, sets a backdrop of solitude and introspection. This toll, repeating menacingly, incites memories of past anguish, suggesting that the suburban bell not only tells the time but also marks moments of personal significance and emotional weight for the narrator.

Symbolism of Campanita del suburbio

The primary symbol in the tango—the suburban bell or “Campanita del suburbio”—stands as a poignant emblem of alertness to the passage of time and its accompanying sorrows. The bell’s “grave and heavy” toll at three in the morning serves as a spiritual call to prayer, but for the narrator, it’s a deeper, soul-stirring reminder of past pains. Lines like “Y se clava / Como un aguijón,” compare the bell’s sound to a sting, illustrating how deeply the past injuries impact the present, suggesting a continual struggle with unresolved grief.