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Clavel del aire

Clavel del aire is a Tango written by Juan de Dios Filiberto and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in 1946. The Tango Clavel del aire is written by Juan de Dios Filiberto, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Clavel del aire with the singer Jorge Durán.
“Clavel del aire,” or “Air Carnation,” whispers a melody of ethereal beauty. Just as the flower floats without roots, the music dances timelessly, unbound by earth but deeply connected to the soul. It weaves an enchanting tapestry of mystery and elegance, inviting listeners to drift into a dreamy realm where the unseen becomes the essence.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Jorge Durán

Singer

Fernán Silva Valdés

Author

Juan de Dios Filiberto

Composer

1946/6/6

Date

Jorge Durán
Jorge Durán
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Clavel del aire recorded by other Orchestras

Clavel del aire recorded by other Orchestras

1946/6/6 – Manana no estaras – Carlos di Sarli
1946/6/13 – El tabano – Osvaldo Pugliese
1946/6/14 – Camino del Tucuman – Anibal Troilo
1946/6/14 – En carne propia – Anibal Troilo
1946/6/14 – Tarde gris – Anibal Troilo
Clavel del aire – 1946/6/6 – Carlos di Sarli – Jorge Duran
Clavel del aire – 1953/6/26 – Carlos di Sarli – Oscar Serpa
Clavel del aire – 1963/6/10 – Juan D-Arienzo – Jorge Valdez
Clavel del aire – 1962/8/16 – Florindo Sassone – Instrumental
Clavel del aire – 1961/11/23 – Armando Pontier – Roberto Rufino
Clavel del aire – 1937/8/14 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Clavel del aire

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

Letra del Tango Clavel del aire

Como el clavel del aire,
así era ella,
igual que la flor
prendida en mi corazón.
¡Oh, cuánto lloré
porque me dejó!
Como el clavel del aire,
así era ella,
igual que la flor.

En esta región,
igual que un ombú
solito y sin flor,
así era yo;
y presa del dolor
los años viví,
igual que un ombú
en esta región.

Y mi ramazón
secándose iba,
cuando ella una tarde
mi sombra buscó.
Un ave cantó
en mi ramazón,
y el árbol sin flores
tuvo su flor.

Mas un feliz viajero
—viajero maldito—
el pago cruzó;
en brazos de él se me fue
y yo me quedé
de nuevo sin flor.
El que cruzó fue el viento,
el viento pampero
que se la llevó.

English lyrics of the Tango "Clavel del aire"

Like the air’s carnation,
so was she,
just like the flower
caught in my heart.
Oh, how much I cried
because she left me!
Like the air’s carnation,
so was she,
just like the flower.

In this region,
just like an ombú
alone and without a flower,
so was I;
and captive of pain
years I lived,
just like an ombú
in this region.

And my branches
were withering away,
when she, one afternoon,
sought my shadow.
A bird sang
in my branches,
and the flowerless tree
had its flower.

But a happy traveler
—cursed traveler—
crossed the land;
in his arms she left me
and I was left
once again without a flower.
The one who crossed was the wind,
the pampero wind
that took her away.

Clavel del aire by

Clavel del aire is a Tango written by and composed by Juan de Dios Filiberto.

Story behind the Tango Clavel del aire

The tango “Clavel del aire” weaves a poignant tale of love and loss, encapsulated through the metaphor of a flower – the clavel del aire. The protagonist compares their beloved to this delicate flower, effortlessly clinging to their heart, yet ultimately fleeting. The narrative unfolds with deep emotional turbulence as the protagonist remembers losing their beloved, reflecting on the joy she brought, only to be left alone once more when she departs with another. The storytelling in the song emphasizes both the isolation one can feel and the fleeting nature of happiness.

Symbolism of Clavel del aire

In the lyrics, the “clavel del aire” (air carnation) symbolizes the initial tenderness and ultimate impermanence of love. This flower, which attaches itself to trees without need for soil, mirrors the beloved’s attachment to the protagonist’s life, both graceful and transient. The imagery of the solitary tree (“ombú”) amplifies the sense of loneliness and abandonment. In addition, the “viajero” (traveler) represents the forces beyond control—here, the winds of fate (“pampero”)—that carry away precious moments, leaving the protagonist in desolation. These symbolic choices intensify the poignant narrative of love slipping away.

Clavel del aire in historic Context

Created in 1946 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this tango reflects the rich cultural tapestry of the time. Post World War II, Argentina was experiencing growing urbanization and social shifts, with Buenos Aires as a bustling epicenter where tango thrived as an emotional outlet for many. Filiberto’s work captures the melancholy and longing inherent in the zeitgeist. The mention of “pampero,” a cold wind peculiar to the Pampas, grounds the song in its geographical and cultural context, evoking the natural forces that shaped both the land and its people’s disposition.

Juan de Dios Filiberto was a prolific Argentine composer notorious for infusing tango music with profound emotion and cultural identity, making a significant impact on the genre’s evolution.