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Desde lejos

Desde lejos is a Tango written by José Raúl Iglesias and recorded by Ricardo Tanturi in 1944. The Tango Desde lejos is written by José Raúl Iglesias, Ricardo Tanturi has recorded Desde lejos with the singer Enrique Campos.
“Desde Lejos,” meaning “From Afar” in English, captures the yearning and nostalgia of distant emotions. Like a gentle breeze carrying whispers of forgotten dreams, it evokes memories that tug at the heartstrings. This piece invites listeners to journey through time, feeling the bittersweet pull of longing and the tender touch of cherished moments left far behind.

Tango

Style

Ricardo Tanturi

Orchestra

Enrique Campos

Singer

Juan Bautista Gatti

Author

José Raúl Iglesias

Composer

1944/4/27

Date

Enrique Campos
Enrique Campos
Ricardo Tanturi
Ricardo Tanturi

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Desde lejos

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

Letra del Tango Desde lejos

Guitarra que me acompaña
Por tierras solas y extrañas,
Dale a tu triste cantor
De tu cordaje, el encanto,
Para que sea mi canto
Una música de amor.

Amor que recuerde siempre
Lo que más quiero y querré,
A mi madre, la casita,
Y a la dulce noviecita
Que esperando allá dejé.
Mientras yo, guitarra mía
Cantaré esta melodía,
La esperanza de volver…

Buenos Aires, la reina del Plata
Desde lejos sólo sé recordarte.
Buenos Aires, mi tierra querida
Cómo fue que yo pude dejarte.
Con mi guitarra y un sueño
Una mañana partí,
Y hoy, risueño Buenos Aires
Lejos no puedo vivir.

English lyrics of the Tango "Desde lejos"

Guitar that accompanies me
Through lonely and strange lands,
Give to your sad singer
From your strings, the charm,
So that my song may be
A music of love.

Love that forever remembers
What I most want and will,
My mother, the little house,
And the sweet little girlfriend
That I left waiting there.
While I, my guitar
Will sing this melody,
The hope of returning…

Buenos Aires, the queen of the Plata
From afar I only know how to remember you.
Buenos Aires, my beloved land
How was it that I could leave you.
With my guitar and a dream
One morning I left,
And today, joyful Buenos Aires
Far away I cannot live.

Desde lejos by Juan Bautista Gatti

Desde lejos is a Tango written by Juan Bautista Gatti and composed by José Raúl Iglesias.



Story behind the Tango Desde lejos

“Desde lejos” translates to “From afar” in English, reflecting the themes of distance and nostalgia prevalent in the lyrics. The song speaks from the perspective of someone who has left their homeland and is looking back from afar. The protagonist uses his guitar as a companion on journeys through unfamiliar lands, using its melodies to express longing for the love and life he left behind—his mother, his home, and his beloved.



Symbolism of Desde lejos

The guitar symbolizes more than just a musical instrument; it represents a lifeline to the protagonist’s roots and emotions, a tool that carries the enchantment of his homeland. The recurring theme of love in the lyrics—both romantic love and familial love—highlights a deep connection to what the protagonist cherishes the most. The phrase “Una música de amor” (A music of love) underscores how the protagonist attempts to recreate and hold onto the essence of his past life through music.



Desde lejos in historic Context

The Tango was recorded on April 27, 1944, during a period when many Argentinians might have found themselves displaced due to various historical events including World War II. The year 1944 was still marked by global upheaval which influenced migratory and emotional experiences expressed in cultural outputs like music. Buenos Aires, referred to as “la reina del Plata” (the queen of the Plata River), is central in the lyrics, positioned as a beloved locality that pained the singer to leave. This reflects a broader sentiment of nostalgia and longing for the stability and familiarity amidst widespread uncertainty.



Juan Bautista Gatti

Juan Bautista Gatti was an esteemed lyricist in the Argentine Tango scene, known for his deep, emotive compositions that resonate with the listeners’ sense of longing and attachment.