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Cuando tú me quieras

Cuando tú me quieras is a Tango written by Julio Pollero and recorded by Orquesta Típica Victor in 1926. Orquesta Típica Victor has recorded Cuando tú me quieras as an instrumental Tango.
“Cuando tú me quieras,” translated to English as “When You Love Me,” evokes a poignant sense of longing and hope. This piece, whether an instrumental or sung melody, captures the yearning heart’s dance between anticipation and the tender dream of being cherished. It paints an emotional landscape where love is both a distant dream and an inevitable embrace.

Tango

Style

Orquesta Típica Victor

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Francisco Bohigas

Author

Julio Pollero

Composer

1926/9/14

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Orquesta Típica Victor
Orquesta Típica Victor

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Cuando tú me quieras recorded by other Orchestras

Cuando tú me quieras recorded by other Orchestras

1926/9/14 – Musiquita – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1926/9/14 – Orgullosa – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1926/9/14 – Te acompano el sentimiento – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1926/9/27 – Hilos de plata – Orquesta Tipica Victor
1926/9/27 – Te fuiste – Orquesta Tipica Victor
Cuando tu me quieras – 1945/3/26 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante
Cuando tu me quieras – 1926/9/14 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Cuando tú me quieras

¡Flor de ilusión! Mujer hecha de fuego;

yo te soñé divina como eres,

y entre el amor febril de todas las mujeres,

tú eres mi Dios y en mi querer te alzo mi ruego;

sin ti la vida ya no tiene encanto…

Dame el Edén de tu cariño ardiente,

que cual te adoro nadie adora tanto,

¡rayito de oro, luz de mi pasión!



¡Nena!

Cuando tú me quieras, nena,

cesará la triste pena

que me llena de dolor…

¡Cielo!

Cuando tú me quieras, cielo,

yo te daré con anhelo

la grandeza de mi amor.



Un nido ideal de flores coronado

le brindaré gentil a tus amores;

y al dulce arrullo de tu fiel enamorado

tú vivirás feliz, sin penas ni dolores.

Y en el delirio de mi fiebre loca

yo quiero unir mi fe con tu hermosura

fundir después tu boca con mi boca.

¡Rayito de oro, luz de mi pasión!

English lyrics of the Tango "Cuando tú me quieras"

Flower of illusion! Woman made of fire;

I dreamed you divine as you are,

and among the feverish love of all women,

you are my God and in my love I raise my plea;

without you, life has no charm…

Give me the Eden of your fervent affection,

for as I adore you, no one adores so much,

golden ray, light of my passion!

Baby!

When you love me, baby,

the sad sorrow

that fills me with pain will cease…

Heaven!

When you love me, heaven,

I will give you eagerly

the grandeur of my love.

An ideal nest crowned with flowers

I will kindly offer to your love;

and to the sweet cooing of your faithful lover

you will live happily, without pain or sorrow.

And in the delirium of my mad fever

I want to unite my faith with your beauty

and then blend your lips with mine.

Golden ray, light of my passion!

Cuando tú me quieras by Francisco Bohigas

Cuando tú me quieras is a Tango written by Francisco Bohigas and composed by Julio Pollero.



Story behind the Tango Cuando tú me quieras

The lyrics of “Cuando tú me quieras” revolve around an intense longing and devotion expressed by the narrator towards a beloved figure, described almost divinely as “Flor de ilusión! Mujer hecha de fuego.” The song articulates a deep sense of adoration and the transformative power of requited love, which is seen as the only remedy for the speaker’s suffering. The anticipation and longing for the beloved’s affection are captured in the repeated lines, “Cuando tú me quieras,” which translates to “When you love me” in English.



Symbolism of Cuando tú me quieras

The phrase “¡rayito de oro, luz de mi pasión!” is a profound symbol, representing the beloved as a small ray of gold and the light of the narrator’s passion, thus threading the central theme of light as purity and warmth throughout the lyrics. The mention of “Un nido ideal de flores coronado” symbolizes a perfect, idyllic home blooming with flowers, suggesting a life of happiness and beauty the narrator plans to provide for their beloved.



Cuando tú me quieras in historic Context

Recorded in 1926, a pivotal era for tango music, which was gaining international fame, “Cuando tú me quieras” mirrors the romanticism and emotional depth characteristic of the golden age of Argentine Tango. This period was marked by a huge desire for the expressions of personal emotions and national identity, through deeply evocative lyrics and complex musical arrangements. The portrayal of romantic agony and ecstasy would have resonated with the contemporary audience’s sentiments about love and loss.



Francisco Bohigas

Francisco Bohigas was an influential lyricist in the sphere of Tango, known for his poignant and evocative contributions to the genre.