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Desde el alma

Desde el alma is a Vals written by Rosita Melo and recorded by Roberto Firpo in 1927. Roberto Firpo has recorded Desde el alma as an instrumental Vals.
“Desde el alma,” or “From the Soul,” is a piece that captures the raw essence of emotion and depth found in the human spirit. With each note, it speaks a language of yearning and nostalgia, reaching into the hidden chambers of the heart. This music is a timeless dance between vulnerability and passion, evoking memories and dreams intertwined.

Vals

Style

Roberto Firpo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Homero Manzi

Author

Rosita Melo

Composer

1927/10/20

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Roberto Firpo
Roberto Firpo

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Desde el alma recorded by other Orchestras

Desde el alma recorded by other Orchestras

1927/10/20 – Olvida corazon – Roberto Firpo
1927/10/20 – Negrucha – Roberto Firpo
1927/10/20 – Mentias (3) – Roberto Firpo
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1927/10/18 – Didi – Osvaldo Fresedo
Desde el alma – 1935/2/7 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Desde el alma – 2015/1/1 – Juan D-Arienzo – Instrumental
Desde el alma – 1985/12/26 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Desde el alma – 1985/12/26 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Desde el alma – 1944/8/28 – Ricardo Tanturi – Instrumental
Desde el alma – 1927/10/20 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Desde el alma – 1947/5/25 – Cuarteto Tipico Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Desde el alma – 1953/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental

Letra del Vals Desde el alma

Alma, si tanto te han herido,

¿por qué te niegas al olvido?

¿Por qué prefieres

llorar lo que has perdido,

buscar lo que has querido,

llamar lo que murió?



Vives inútilmente triste

y sé que nunca mereciste

pagar con penas

la culpa de ser buena,

tan buena como fuiste

por amor.



Fue lo que empezó una vez,

lo que después dejó de ser.

Lo que al final

por culpa de un error

fue noche amarga del corazón.



¡Deja esas cartas!

¡Vuelve a tu antigua ilusión!

Junto al dolor

que abre una herida

llega la vida

trayendo otro amor.



Alma, no entornes tu ventana

al sol feliz de la mañana.

No desesperes,

que el sueño más querido

es el que más nos hiere,

es el que duele más.



Vives inútilmente triste

y sé que nunca mereciste

pagar con penas

la culpa de ser buena,

tan buena como fuiste

por amor.

English lyrics of the Vals "Desde el alma"

Soul, if you’ve been so wounded,

Why do you refuse to forget?

Why do you prefer

to cry over what you’ve lost,

seek out what you’ve loved,

call for what has died?

You live needlessly sad

and I know you never deserved

to pay with sorrows

the price of being good,

as good as you were

for love.

It was what started once,

what later ceased to be.

What in the end,

due to a mistake,

was a bitter night of the heart.

Put those letters away!

Return to your old dreams!

Alongside the pain

that opens a wound,

life arrives

bringing another love.

Soul, do not close your window

to the joyful morning sun.

Do not despair,

for the most cherished dream

is the one that hurts us most,

the one that causes the most pain.

You live needlessly sad

and I know you never deserved

to pay with sorrows

the price of being good,

as good as you were

for love.

Desde el alma by Homero Manzi

Desde el alma is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Rosita Melo.



Story behind the Tango Desde el alma

Desde el alma, directly translating to “From the Soul” in English, reflects a deep emotional discourse where the narrator addresses a personified soul. The lyrics explore themes such as pain, loss, and resilience. The soul is depicted as having suffered and is now urged not to dwell on the past but to find refuge in hope and future possibilities. This narrative invites the listener to a journey of healing, urging the soul to let go of the grief and open itself to new love and experiences.



Symbolism of Desde el alma

The song is rich in symbolic gestures, demonstrated notably through phrases like “Alma, no entornes tu ventana al sol feliz de la mañana” (Soul, do not close your window to the happy morning sun). Here, the “window” symbolizes the openness of the heart or soul to new beginnings, suggesting that embracing the morning sun, or new opportunities, could alleviate long-held sorrow. Another symbolic element is the reference to “ese s cartas,” implying the clinging to past memories, which might hinder healing. Additionally, there’s an urging for the soul to “Vuelve a tu antigua ilusión,” symbolizing the return to past dreams and perhaps, innocence, contrasting the pain that reality has imposed.



Desde el alma in historic Context

Written in 1927 Argentina, “Desde el alma” arrives at a time when Tango itself was evolving intricately with the nation’s socio-political scene. This period in Argentine history was marked by significant changes and uncertainties, which often reflected in the arts. The plea for emotional resilience and a return to happier times resonates with a broader collective desire for a return to stability and normalcy during periods of upheaval. The individual emotional journey in the lyrics can be seen as mirroring the collective sentiment of the era.



Homero Manzi

Homero Manzi was a notable Argentine lyricist, famous for his profound and evocative tango lyrics that often captured the spirit of his times.