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Desde el alma

Desde el alma is a Vals written by Rosita Melo and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1953. Horacio Salgán has recorded Desde el alma as an instrumental Vals.
“Desde el alma,” meaning “From the Soul,” is a profound expression of emotion and depth. It captures the essence of longing and passion, weaving a tapestry of heartfelt melody that resonates with the deepest corners of one’s being. This piece invites the listener to journey through the intimate landscapes of the heart, where unspoken emotions find their voice.

Vals

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Homero Manzi

Author

Rosita Melo

Composer

1953/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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Desde el alma recorded by other Orchestras

Desde el alma recorded by other Orchestras

1953/1/1 – Pan – Horacio Salgan
1953/1/1 – Margarita Gauthier – Horacio Salgan
1953/1/1 – 9 de Julio – Horacio Salgan
1953/1/2 – Apronte – Edgardo Donato
1953/1/2 – Berretines de bacana – Edgardo Donato
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 hurt so much,

why do you refuse to forget?

Why do you prefer

to cry over what you’ve lost,

search for what you’ve yearned for,

call for what has died?

You live uselessly sad

and I know you never deserved

to pay with sorrow

the fault of being kind,

as kind as you were

for love.

It was what began once,

what later ceased to be.

What in the end,

due to a mistake,

became a bitter night of the heart.

Put away those letters!

Return to your old dreams!

Along with the pain

that opens a wound,

life arrives

bringing another love.

Soul, don’t close your window

to the happy morning sun.

Don’t lose hope,

the most cherished dream

is the one that hurts us most,

the one that aches the deepest.

You live uselessly sad

and I know you never deserved

to pay with sorrow

the fault of being kind,

as kind 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

The tango “Desde el alma” is a heart-wrenching reflection on lost love and the struggle to move beyond the pain of the past. The melancholy tone of the lyrics delves deep into themes of heartbreak and renewal. The author encourages the listener to not dwell on past sorrows but to embrace the possibility of new beginnings. Through its lyrical content, the song illustrates the internal battle between clinging to the memory of what was and finding the courage to let go and look forward to what might come next.


Symbolism of Desde el alma

Homero Manzi artfully uses symbols like “las cartas” (the letters) and the “ventana al sol feliz de la mañana” (window to the happy morning sun) to enrich the narrative of moving past grief and rediscovering hope. These symbols respectively represent the tangible remnants of past love and the opportunity to face a new day rejuvenated by hope and potential happiness. The invocation to not ‘close the window’ to the morning sun encapsulates an urgent appeal for openness to new life experiences, despite previous hardships.


Desde el alma in historic Context

Released in 1953, a period marked by deep political and social changes in Argentina, “Desde el alma” mirrors the capacity for renewal and resilience. The post-war era was a time of reconstruction and reflection for many, not just in Argentina but worldwide, and Manzi’s tango touches on these themes of healing and rebirth. The cultural context of this time allowed for a poignant reception of the tango, resonating deeply with those enduring their personal recuperations alongside a recovering nation.


Homero Manzi

Homero Manzi was a prolific Argentine tango lyricist, known for his deep and introspective lyrics that often captured the socio-political landscape of his country.