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Caricias

Caricias is a Tango written by Juan Martí and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1951. The Tango Caricias is written by Juan Martí, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Caricias with the singer Carlos Heredia.
“Caricias,” translated into English as “Caresses,” whispers a gentle promise through each note. Like a tender touch, it weaves its way around the heart, a dance of intimate connection that speaks without words. In its embrace, the music softens life’s edges, inviting listeners to dwell in moments of profound warmth and delicate affection.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Carlos Heredia

Singer

Alfredo Bigeschi

Author

Juan Martí

Composer

1951/7/30

Date

Carlos Heredia
Carlos Heredia
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Caricias recorded by other Orchestras

Caricias recorded by other Orchestras

1951/7/30 – Bailarina de tango – Rodolfo Biagi
1951/7/31 – Bien milonga – Osvaldo Pugliese
1951/7/31 – Pasional – Osvaldo Pugliese
1951/7/31 – Primero yo – Miguel Calo
1951/7/31 – Una fija – Miguel Calo
Caricias – 1945/7/17 – Angel d-Agostino – Angel Vargas
Caricias – 1951/7/30 – Rodolfo Biagi – Carlos Heredia

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Caricias

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

Letra del Tango Caricias

La soledad
que me envuelve el corazón,
va encendiendo en mi alma
el fuego de tu amor lejano.
En las brumas de tu olvido
viaja mi ilusión,
gritando tu nombre en vano.

Pero no estás
y en mi cruel desolación
es un fantasma el recuerdo
de lo que se fue.
Percibo tu sombra y mi amor te nombra
pidiéndote aquellas caricias de ayer.

No vendrás
y sin embargo te espera mi amor.
Quiero olvidarte y no puedo olvidar
porque sos toda mi ilusión.
No vendrás
y yo esperándote estoy, mi bien,
con la fe del que ama como yo.
Y añora de ti, caricias de ayer
anhelante mi buen corazón.

En la ansiedad
de tenerte junto a mí
mis manos en el vacío
te andan buscando,
y en medio de este silencio
atroz mi alma febril,
para sí, te está llamando.

English lyrics of the Tango "Caricias"

The loneliness
that envelops my heart,
ignites in my soul
the fire of your distant love.
In the mists of your forgetfulness
my dream drifts,
shouting your name in vain.

But you are not here,
and in my cruel desolation,
a ghost is the memory
of what has gone.
I sense your shadow, and my love calls out for you,
begging for those caresses of yesterday.

You will not come
yet my love waits for you.
I want to forget you and cannot forget
because you are all my illusion.
You will not come
and yet I wait for you, my dear,
with the faith of one who loves as I do.
Longing for you, for yesterday’s caresses,
yearning, my true heart.

In the anxiety
of having you close to me,
my hands in the void
search for you,
and amidst this atrocious silence,
my feverish soul,
to itself, is calling you.

Caricias by Alfredo Bigeschi

Caricias is a Tango written by Alfredo Bigeschi and composed by Juan Martí.


Story behind the Tango Caricias

“Caricias”, translating to “Caresses” in English, encapsulates a theme of yearning and remembrance of a lost love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of loneliness and the enduring hope of love’s return, musing on past intimacies and tender moments that are now memories. Written amidst the fervent cultural backdrop of post-WWII Argentina in 1951, the piece reflects personal longing amidst a nation’s broader narrative of reconstruction and change.


Symbolism of Caricias

The persistent references to caresses, or “caricias,” symbolize the deep intimacy and connection the singer once shared with their lover. The imagery of “hands searching in the void” importantly amplifies the sense of loss and emptiness, portraying a tangible yearning for the past connection. Meanwhile, calling the absent lover a “ghost” or a “phantom” signifies both the elusive nature of memory and the haunting impact of love lost. The juxtaposition of fire imagery with loneliness suggests a love that continues to consume the speaker despite the absence of its object.


Caricias in historic Context

Released in 1951, “Caricias” speaks within the context of a changing Argentina, navigating the complexities of post-war societal restructures and a renaissance in cultural expressions such as Tango. This era saw Tango evolving into a deeper, more introspective art form, reflecting broader themes of loss, nostalgia, and the human condition. This track, emerging in mid-century Buenos Aires, embodies the melancholic yet resilient spirit of its time, offering an escapist solace through its melodic intricacies.


Alfredo Bigeschi

Alfredo Bigeschi was an influential lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, known for his poignant and evocative lyrics.