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El tropero del amor

El tropero del amor is a Tango written by Teófilo Lespés and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1944. The Tango El tropero del amor is written by Teófilo Lespés, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded El tropero del amor with the singer Carlos Dante.
“El tropero del amor” translates to “The Love Rancher” in English. This evocative title suggests a figure who tends to the wild plains of passion, herding emotions with the skill and grace of a seasoned rancher. Each note in the music captures the untamed essence of love, weaving a narrative of devotion and longing across the heart’s vast landscape.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Yaraví

Author

Teófilo Lespés

Composer

1944/8/29

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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El tropero del amor recorded by other Orchestras

El tropero del amor recorded by other Orchestras

1944/8/29 – No nos veremos nunca – Juan D-Arienzo
1944/8/29 – Sonar y nada mas – Alfredo De Angelis
1944/8/28 – Yo me llamo Eloy Peralta – Juan D-Arienzo
1944/8/28 – Jugando jugando – Miguel Calo
1944/8/28 – Mi tango es triste – Miguel Calo
El tropero del amor – 1944/4/26 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Oscar Serpa
El tropero del amor – 1944/8/29 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante

Lyrics Translation of the Tango El tropero del amor

This is the translation of the Tango “El tropero del amor” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “El tropero del amor” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango El tropero del amor

Muere el día, y a lo lejos se apagó
El fogón rojo del sol,
Y de sombras se emponchó el esteral
Senda y pajonal.
Ya la tropa sin cesar
Galopando por la oscuridad,
Inquietud, cerrazón. ¿Qué me importa,
si junto a la tropa, voy con mi ilusión?

Tu cariño es la estrella
Que va alumbrando mi camino,
Con luz de amor, cualquier huella
Me pondrá en tu destino.
Tropa y más tropa, apuremos
Que empezó a llover la ausencia,
Tu cariño es querencia
Que va buscando mi amor.

Esta noche tengo apuro por llegar
Y es más largo el caminar,
Vida mía, te busqué en la oración
En la flor y en el sol.
Quién pudiera realizar
Lo que el alma se pone a soñar,
Corazón, seguiré por la huella
Arreando mi tropa, que es tropa de amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "El tropero del amor"

The day dies, and in the distance went out
The red stove of the sun,
And with shadows cloaked the thicket
Path and rushes.
The troop non-stop,
Galloping through the darkness,
Restlessness, closure. What does it matter to me,
If next to the troop, I go with my dream?

Your affection is the star
That illuminates my path,
With the light of love, any trace
Will set me on your destiny.
Troop and more troops, let us hurry
For the absence has begun to rain,
Your affection is a dwelling
That seeks my love.

Tonight I am in a hurry to arrive
And the walk is longer,
My life, I searched for you in prayer,
In the flower, and in the sun.
Who could make true
What the soul begins to dream,
Heart, I will continue on the path
Driving my troop, which is a troop of love.

El tropero del amor by Yaraví

El tropero del amor is a Tango written by Yaraví and composed by Teófilo Lespés.


Story behind the Tango El tropero del amor

The lyrics of “El tropero del amor” speak of a drover (tropero) traveling through the land with his cattle, paralleled by the journey of his emotions and longings for a loved one. As night falls, the song portrays the drover’s solitude and his reunion with his desires, symbolized by the fading daylight and darkening trails. Key phrases such as “Inquietud, cerrazón” (Restlessness, gloom) and “corazón, seguiré por la huella” (heart, I will follow the trail) articulate the depths of his inner turmoil and determination.



Symbolism of El tropero del amor

The song is rich in symbolism, especially nature-related, which serves to mirror the protagonist’s feelings. The setting sun (“El fogón rojo del sol”) symbolizes the end of a phase, emphasizing themes of closure and renewal. The darkened trails (“Y de sombras se emponchó el esteral”) reflect the uncertainty and challenges in his path. Notable too is the use of “estrella” (star) and “luz de amor” (light of love), suggesting guidance, hope, and aspiration amid adversity. This symbolic landscape frames the drover’s emotional journey as one of both literal and metaphorical darkness pierced by the light of love.



El tropero del amor in historic Context

Recorded in 1944, during a period marked by societal upheavals and the Second World War’s global impact, “El tropero del amor” resonates with themes of separation and longing. This historical backdrop heightens the sense of urgency and melancholy in the lyrics, reflective of a universal yearning for return and normalcy. The reference to “tropa,” commonly a term for troops or groups moving together, could subtly hint at the collective efforts of the Argentine people during turbulent times, making the journey a shared experience rather than a solitary quest.



Yaraví

Yaraví was an influential figure in Argentine Tango, known for weaving complex emotions and cultural narratives into his lyrics.