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Cielo

Cielo is a Tango written by Andrés Falgás and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1939. The Tango Cielo is written by Andrés Falgás, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Cielo with the singer Andrés Falgás.
“Cielo,” which means “Heaven” in English, drifts gracefully through the air like a tango whispered by angels. The music wraps around you with the gentle embrace of celestial warmth, painting a landscape of dreams where the heart takes flight. It captures the essence of a skyward journey, inviting the soul to dance among the stars in an eternal waltz of hope.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Andrés Falgás

Singer

Mario Landi

Author

Andrés Falgás

Composer

1939/9/18

Date

Andrés Falgás
Andrés Falgás
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Cielo

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

Letra del Tango Cielo

Vida, cansado de sufrir te vengo a reprochar
Por lo que me has brindado,
A golpes aprendí el odio y la maldad
Aunque quise alejarlos.

Cielo, yo siento aquí un dolor
Al sólo recordar que me dejaste así,
Pero soy hombre y sé sufrir sin lagrimear
Te lo demostraré.

Sufro porque se van los años
Cielo, y no te puedo alcanzar,
Sufro porque el amor que he soñado
Nunca escuchó mi canto
Y yo no puedo llorar.

Pienso, sondeando mi sufrir
Por qué yo he de vivir
Si todo ha terminado.
Mi orgullo lo perdí
Y el miedo conocí
Al verme abandonado.
Vida, quisiera renacer
Mi pobre corazón
Que ya no puede más.
Recuerdos del ayer
Nublando mi razón
Se agolpan al pasar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Cielo"

Life, weary of suffering, I reproach you
For what you have given me,
Through hardships I learned hate and wickedness
Though I tried to push them away.

Sky, I feel a pain here
Just remembering that you left me like this,
But I’m a man and I know how to suffer without shedding tears
I will prove it to you.

I suffer because the years are passing
Sky, and I cannot reach you,
I suffer because the love I’ve dreamed of
Never heard my song
And I cannot cry.

I think, probing my suffering,
Why should I live
If everything has ended?
I lost my pride
And I felt fear
Seeing myself abandoned.
Life, I would like to be reborn
My poor heart
That can take no more.
Memories of yesterday
Clouding my mind
Crowd in as they pass.

Cielo by Mario Landi

Cielo is a Tango written by Mario Landi and composed by Andrés Falgás.

Story behind the Tango Cielo

“Cielo,” translating to “Heaven” in English, is a poignant reflection on suffering, loss, and the elusive quest for renewal. The narrator speaks directly to life itself, reproaching it for the hardships endured and the cruel lessons learned. The word “Cielo” also symbolizes an unattainable state of peace or an idealized figure from whom the narrator feels painfully separated. The lyrics convey a sense of betrayal and abandonment, yet also demonstrate a stoic acceptance of these trials. Through the narrative, the subject grapples with the weight of unmet dreams and the harsh realities of his existence.

Symbolism of Cielo

In the tango “Cielo,” the title and recurring mention serve as a dual symbol—both as a literal ‘heaven,’ an idyllic place free from pain, and as a metaphor for unattainable dreams. The lyrics “Cielo, yo siento aquí un dolor / Al sólo recordar que me dejaste así” suggest that ‘Cielo’ could be a personified figure, perhaps a lost love, whose absence is deeply felt. The line “Pero soy hombre y sé sufrir sin lagrimear” highlights a cultural norm of masculine stoicism, where strength is measured by the ability to endure pain without showing emotion, enhancing the tragic quality of the unfulfilled life the narrator leads.

Cielo in historic Context

The tango was recorded in 1939, during a period when Argentina was experiencing significant political and social shifts. This song embodies the melancholic spirit typical of the tango, mirroring the national sentiment of uncertainty and nostalgia for better times. The economic and social issues of the era likely intensified personal stories of lost love and abandoned dreams, making “Cielo’s” themes of suffering and longing universally resonant with its audience at the time.

Mario Landi

Mario Landi, a skilled lyricist known for his expressive and emotive compositions, successfully captures the complex human emotions associated with despair and resilience.