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Corazón encadenado

Corazón encadenado is a Tango written by Francisco Canaro and recorded by Pedro Laurenz in 1942. The Tango Corazón encadenado is written by Francisco Canaro, Pedro Laurenz has recorded Corazón encadenado with the singer Juan Carlos Casas.
“Corazón encadenado,” meaning “Chained Heart” in English, evokes a poignant dance of longing and entrapment. The melody weaves through a web of emotions, each note a tether binding the heart to past sorrows and unspoken desires. In its soulful strains, the music narrates a timeless tale of love ensnared in the chains of memory.

Tango

Style

Pedro Laurenz

Orchestra

Juan Carlos Casas

Singer

Ivo Pelay

Author

Francisco Canaro

Composer

1942/6/16

Date

Juan Carlos Casas
Juan Carlos Casas
Pedro Laurenz
Pedro Laurenz

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Corazón encadenado recorded by other Orchestras

Corazón encadenado recorded by other Orchestras

1942/6/16 – Taconeando – Pedro Laurenz
1942/6/15 – Los mareados – Anibal Troilo
1942/6/15 – Soy muchacho de la guardia – Anibal Troilo
1942/6/15 – Suerte loca – Anibal Troilo
1942/6/15 – Guitarra que llora – Angel d-Agostino
Corazon encadenado – 1942/6/16 – Pedro Laurenz – Juan Carlos Casas
Corazon encadenado – 1956/5/23 – Alfredo De Angelis – Oscar Larroca
Corazon encadenado – 1955/1/20 – Domingo Federico – Armando Moreno

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Corazón encadenado

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

Letra del Tango Corazón encadenado

Sé que todos dicen que ya te he olvidado…
Sé que piensan todos, que mi amor ha muerto…
Sé que todos creen que, de aquel pasado;
que, de tus caricias, ya no hay ni un recuerdo.
Sé que, como todos, crees en mi olvido,
sin saber que vivo solamente para ti,
frente a tu recuerdo, con tu imagen ante mí.

Si preguntas a la noche,
te dirá por quién deliro;
si preguntas a los aires,
te dirán por quién suspiro.
Murmurar tu nombre, me oye el ave,
y las horas saben mi alucinación.
Vivo prisionero de tus negros ojos,
que han encadenado a mi pobre corazón.

Sé que para el mundo, todo ya ha pasado…
Sé que se murmura que ya no te quiero…
Sé que, como todos, piensas que he borrado
de mis pensamientos esos juramentos.
Sé que el vaso rojo de tu boca fresca
lucirá el aroma del recuerdo y la emoción,
que encerró aquel beso que ocultara tu balcón…

English lyrics of the Tango "Corazón encadenado"

I know everyone says I’ve forgotten you…
I know everyone thinks that my love has died…
They all believe that, from the past,
of your caresses, not a memory remains.
Like everyone, you believe I’ve forgotten,
not knowing I live only for you,
in front of your memory, with your image before me.

If you ask the night,
it will tell you for whom I yearn;
if you ask the winds,
they will tell you for whom I sigh.
Hearing me murmur your name, the bird listens,
and the hours know my hallucination.
I am a prisoner of your dark eyes,
which have chained my poor heart.

I know for the world, it’s all in the past…
I know it’s whispered that I no longer love you…
Like everyone, you think that I have erased
from my thoughts those vows.
I know the red glass of your fresh mouth
will shine the aroma of memory and emotion,
that locked up that kiss hidden by your balcony…

Corazón encadenado by Ivo Pelay

Corazón encadenado is a Tango written by Ivo Pelay and composed by Francisco Canaro.



Story behind the Tango Corazón encadenado

“Corazón encadenado” translates to “Chained Heart” in English, a poignant reflection of the song’s central theme of unrequited and persistent love. The lyrics narrate the internal struggle of a person who, despite outward appearances and societal beliefs, remains deeply in love with someone from their past. This enduring affection binds the protagonist’s heart, metaphorically chaining it to the memory of a lost love. The narrative is one of private torment and silent suffering where the societal perception is sharply at odds with personal reality.



Symbolism of Corazón encadenado

The symbolism in “Corazón encadenado” is rich and evocative. The “chained heart” represents a love that is both a burden and a source of inexorable attachment. Phrases like “Si preguntas a la noche, te dirá por quién deliro” (“If you ask the night, it will tell you who I yearn for”) use elements of nature to illustrate the depth and pervasiveness of this emotion. The use of darkness and night suggests a hidden, perhaps forbidden or unacknowledged passion. Similarly, the “vaso rojo de tu boca fresca” (“red cup of your fresh mouth”) is a powerful image that invokes desire and the longing to return to past moments of intimacy.



Corazón encadenado in historic Context

Released in 1942, “Corazón encadenado” emerged during a significant period in Argentine history, marked by political changes and the rise of tango as a cultural emblem. Post the 1930 Revolution, Argentina was experiencing shifts in its social and political landscapes, with the tango often serving as a reflection of the national sentiment. In this setting, a tango such as “Corazón encadenado” would resonate with many — speaking to themes of lost love and personal sorrow amidst broader societal transformations.



Ivo Pelay

Ivo Pelay was an Argentine playwright and lyricist known for his profound contribution to the theater and music, particularly tango, during the early to mid-20th century.