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Cicatrices

Cicatrices is a Tango written by Adolfo Avilés and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1942. The Tango Cicatrices is written by Adolfo Avilés, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Cicatrices with the singer Héctor Mauré.
“Cicatrices,” meaning “Scars” in English, evokes the soulful journey one endures through life’s struggles and healing. Each note and pause in its rhythm speaks of resilience, etched into the heart like a tapestry of remembered pains and triumphs. It is a dance of emotions, where every scar tells a story of strength and survival.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Héctor Mauré

Singer

Enrique Maroni

Author

Adolfo Avilés

Composer

1942/12/22

Date

Héctor Mauré
Héctor Mauré
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Cicatrices recorded by other Orchestras

Cicatrices recorded by other Orchestras

1942/12/22 – Chique – Juan D-Arienzo
1942/12/22 – Compadron – Juan D-Arienzo
1942/12/22 – Independencia – Juan D-Arienzo
1942/12/22 – Tan solo tu (2) – Juan D-Arienzo
1942/12/21 – Volver a vernos – Carlos di Sarli
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
caused by life’s sad struggle.
Scars that never close
because they always carry the truncated hope of healing.

I loved her eternally
but she was unfaithful,
filling my dreams with deep bitterness
and sorrow.
That’s why I now constantly clash with fate
and only wish for death
for my anguished, poor heart.

On my face,
I also proudly wear a reminder that’s very much yours,
borne from my wrongdoing.
A reminder
inflicted in your name
when I gambled like a man
with my rival’s life.

Indelible scars
from a stormy past
that fate has gifted me
and that I will never lose.
Scars of my life
that, though they lack charm,
I cherish so dearly
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,” which translates to “Scars” in English, poetically encapsulates the deep wounds left by a traumatic love affair and life’s harsh struggles. The lyrics poignantly express the permanence of emotional scars inflicted by love and betrayal. The narrator describes his eternal love for someone who ultimately deceived him, filling his life with “deep bitterness” and sorrow, permanently impacting his heart and hope. This narrative forms a vivid imagery of physical and emotional scars, blending lost love with personal downfall.


Symbolism of Cicatrices

The repeated use of the word “Cicatrices” symbolizes not just physical marks but deep emotional wounds that are irreversible and painful. The scars are described as “incurables,” highlighting their everlasting impact. One poignant symbol is the juxtaposition of scars from a duel (“un recuerdo que es muy tuyo”) against the internal scars of heartbreak. This suggests a theme of internal and external battles, where both love and literal fights leave permanent marks. Such imagery enhances the tragic tone of the tango, delving deep into themes of honor, pain, and irreversible past actions.


Cicatrices in historic Context

Recorded in 1942, during a turbulent period in Argentina where society was marred by political unrest and the looming presence of World War II, “Cicatrices” reflects the personal battles within a larger context of societal strife. The scars can metaphorically represent the collective sufferings of the people during this era, encapsulating a broader narrative of pain and resilience. The historical backdrop adds depth to the narrator’s personal losses, framing them within the larger struggles faced by his society.


Enrique Maroni

Enrique Maroni was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the tango genre, creating lyrics that deepened the emotional gravity of the music.