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Cicatrices

Cicatrices is a Tango written by Adolfo Avilés and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1940. The Tango Cicatrices is written by Adolfo Avilés, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Cicatrices with the singer Andrés Falgás.
“Cicatrices,” meaning “Scars” in English, unveils a story etched in silences and melodies. Each note whispers tales of resilience, tracing the delicate lines of past wounds that have since healed. In its rhythm, one finds both the weight of memory and the grace of moving forward, each scar a testament to survival and growth.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Andrés Falgás

Singer

Enrique Maroni

Author

Adolfo Avilés

Composer

1940/3/27

Date

Andrés Falgás
Andrés Falgás
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Cicatrices recorded by other Orchestras

Cicatrices recorded by other Orchestras

1940/3/27 – El ultimo adios – Rodolfo Biagi
1940/4/5 – Campo afuera – Edgardo Donato
1940/4/5 – Sinfonia de arrabal – Edgardo Donato
1940/4/5 – Tu nombre – Julio De Caro
1940/3/15 – Ay catalina – Enrique Rodriguez
Cicatrices – 1930/1/24 – Carlos di Sarli – Santiago Devincenzi
Cicatrices – 1942/12/22 – Juan D-Arienzo – Hector Maure
Cicatrices – 1940/3/27 – Rodolfo Biagi – Andres Falgas

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Cicatrices

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

Letra del Tango Cicatrices

Cicatrices
incurables de una herida
que me ha causado la vida
en su triste batallar.
Cicatrices
que ya no se cierran nunca
porque llevan siempre trunca
la esperanza de curar.

La quería eternamente
pero ella fue perjura
y llenó de honda amargura
y de pena mi ilusión.
Y es por eso que ahora vivo
siempre a golpes con la suerte
y sólo quiero la muerte
para mi angustiado y pobre corazón.

En la cara
también luzco con orgullo
un recuerdo que es muy tuyo
y que llevo por mi mal.
Un recuerdo
que me hicieron en tu nombre
cuando yo jugué como hombre
con la vida del rival.

Cicatrices imborrables
de un tormentoso pasado
que la suerte me ha brindado
y que nunca perderé.
Cicatrices de mi vida
que, aunque no tienen encanto,
yo las quiero tanto y tanto
que jamás, jamás ya nunca olvidaré.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cicatrices"

Unhealable scars from a wound
inflicted by life in its sad battle.
Scars that never fully heal
for they always carry the truncated
hope of recovery.

I loved her forever
but she was unfaithful,
filling my dreams
with deep bitterness and sorrow.
And that’s why I now live
constantly clashing with fate,
and I only wish for death
for my anguished, poor heart.

On my face,
I also proudly carry
a memory that is very much yours,
which I bear as my burden.
A reminder
made in your name
when I played as a man
with the life of a rival.

Indelible scars
from a stormy past
that fate has bestowed upon me,
which I will never lose.
Scars of my life,
though they hold no charm,
I love them so deeply
that I will never, ever forget.

Cicatrices by Enrique Maroni

Cicatrices is a tango written by Enrique Maroni and composed by Adolfo Avilés.


Story behind the Tango Cicatrices

“Cicatrices” translates to “Scars” in English, a title that metaphorically expresses the themes of pain and permanent emotional wounds. The lyrics present a narrative of deep emotional hurt caused by betrayal in love and the resultant disillusionment. The speaker recounts how life’s battles have left unhealable scars, with a specific focus on a failed romantic relationship that has marked him indelibly. This loss not only caused him pain but also led to violent confrontations, suggested by the scars received “in her name”.


Symbolism of Cicatrices

The use of “cicatrices” or scars throughout the song serves as a powerful symbol of past pains that are irreversible and continuously impactful. These scars represent not just physical marks but also emotional and psychological wounds that shape the speaker’s outlook on life and relationships. Phrases like “incurables de una herida” and “siempre trunca la esperanza de curar” poignantly emphasize the permanence of his agony and the loss of hope. The scars are not only carried on his body but are borne proudly as a testament to his suffering and endurance.


Cicatrices in Historic Context

Recorded in 1940, “Cicatrices” was created in a period of significant political and social upheaval in Argentina, a time when the country was dealing with the effects of the Great Depression and the rise of political movements that would eventually lead to Juan Perón’s presidency. This historical backdrop could have influenced the tango’s emphasis on struggle, endurance, and emotional turmoil, reflecting the broader societal challenges of the time. The urban environment of Argentina, particularly Buenos Aires, often serves as a reflective backdrop for such expressive and emotional musical pieces, integrating personal loss with larger narratives of survival and resilience.


Enrique Maroni

Enrique Maroni was a prominent Argentine lyricist and journalist known for his prolific contributions to the genre of tango, crafting lyrics that often explored themes of love, betrayal, and existential anguish.