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Desde el alma

Desde el alma is a Tango written by Rosita Melo and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1935. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Desde el alma as an instrumental Tango.
“Desde el alma,” translated as “From the Soul,” is a piece that captures the deep essence and longing echoing from within. It weaves a tapestry of emotions, drawing listeners into a world where the heart’s whispers become melodies that speak without words. Every note is a chapter of passion and nostalgia, resonating with the timeless dance of life.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Homero Manzi y Víctor Piuma Vélez

Author

Rosita Melo

Composer

1935/2/7

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Letra del Tango 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 Tango "Desde el alma"

Soul, if you’ve been hurt so much,
why do you resist forgetting?
Why do you prefer
to cry over what you’ve lost,
to search for what you’ve desired,
to call for what has died?

You live pointlessly sad
and I know you never deserved
to pay with sorrow
for the fault of being kind,
as kind as you were
for love.

It was what started once,
what then ceased to be.
What ultimately
due to a mistake
became a bitter night for the heart.

Leave those letters!
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 happy morning sun.
Do not despair,
for the most cherished dream
is the one that hurts us most,
the one that pains us deepest.

You live pointlessly sad
and I know you never deserved
to pay with sorrow
for the fault of being kind,
as kind as you were
for love.

Desde el alma by Homero Manzi y Víctor Piuma Vélez

Desde el alma is a Tango written by Homero Manzi y Víctor Piuma Vélez and composed by Rosita Melo.

Story behind the Tango Desde el alma

The lyrics of “Desde el alma” dive deep into themes of love, loss, and healing. They portray a protagonist conversing with their soul, questioning its persistence in sorrow following heartbreak. The poignant phrasing highlights an emotional struggle between clinging to the past and embracing the possibility of new love. The repeated plea to move beyond the pain reflects a universal narrative where past grievances complicate the acceptance of a brighter future. This intense emotional narrative captures the essence of Tango as a genre, often associated with sentiments of melancholy and resilience.

Symbolism of Desde el alma

In “Desde el alma”, the soul itself is a significant symbol, personified to depict inner conflict and emotional turmoil. The “sunrise of a new morning” metaphorically encourages hope and renewal, urging the soul not to shut itself off from future joys. The physical letters mentioned symbolize the tangible remnants of past love, which the soul is advised to let go to make room for new experiences. These key phrases, embedded deep within the rich language of the Tango, highlight the agony of clinging to what is gone and the healing potential in opening up to new possibilities.

Desde el alma in historic Context

“Desde el alma” was crafted in 1935, a time when the cultural landscape of Argentina was rich with the burgeoning popularity of Tango, an intimate and evocative form of music and dance. Originating in the lower-class districts of Buenos Aires, Tango often carried thematic emphasis on nostalgia, struggles, and romance, reflecting both the individual and collective emotional journey of Argentinian society. During this era, such emotional expressions resonated deeply with audiences, providing a form of emotional catharsis and cultural identity.

Homero Manzi y Víctor Piuma Vélez

Homero Manzi y Víctor Piuma Vélez were prominent figures in Argentine literature and tango lyricism, known for their poetic contributions which encapsulate the essence of street culture and urban sentiment in Argentina.