En el silencio de la noche (2)

En el silencio de la noche (2) is a Fado written by J. Velloso and recorded by Edgardo Donato in 1930. Edgardo Donato has recorded En el silencio de la noche (2) as an instrumental Fado.

“En el silencio de la noche (2)” translates to “In the Silence of the Night (2).” This evocative title suggests a world hushed under the moon’s gentle gaze, where whispered secrets and tender emotions echo in the stillness. In this nocturnal embrace, the music speaks of longing and memory, painting a vivid portrait of love and solitude intertwined.

Fado

Style

Edgardo Donato

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Author

J. Velloso

Composer

1930/1/1

Date

Instrumental

Edgardo Donato

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En la noche silenciosa
junto a una ventana,
se sintió puntear
cual lamento, una guitarra
que su melodía hacía llorar.
Ya un trovador
se sintió evocar,
al compás de la armonía
del triste puntear,
con acento de dolor
este cantar.

Oye, que en este triste canto va,
la pena de mi alma que
jamás podré borrar,
la dicha de mi vida fue
truncada por engaños
que en tu amor yo hallé.
Viendo que no podré formar jamás
el nido que un día yo
feliz imaginé,
prefiero una muerte cruel,
que borre mi quebranto
porque la muerte será más fiel…

El silencio de la noche
fue como reproche
que vino a aumentar
esa triste melodía,
que de la guitarra se pudo escuchar,
y a un suspirar
de un gran dolor,
apagándose fue el canto
de aquel trovador
que prosiguió con fervor
este cantar.

Quiero que tú jamás recuerdes ya
al hombre que un día fue
tu compañero fiel,
el que se desveló por ti
en horas de ilusiones
que feliz las viví.
Sólo me queda tu recuerdo cruel
y la desilusión fatal
de tu cariño infiel.
Y quiero que no olvides más
que fuiste toda mía
y con tu recuerdo moriré.

English lyrics of the Fado "En el silencio de la noche (2)"

In the quiet night
by a window,
a guitar was heard
like a lament, strumming
its melody brought tears.
A troubadour
felt evoked,
to the rhythm of the harmony
of the sad strumming,
with an accent of pain
he sang this song.

Listen, for in this sad song flows,
the sorrow of my soul which
I can never erase,
the joy of my life was
cut short by deceptions
found in your love.
Seeing that I can never build
the nest I once
happily imagined,
I prefer a cruel death,
to erase my sorrow
for death will be more faithful…

The silence of the night
felt like a reproach
that came to increase
that sad melody,
that could be heard from the guitar,
and with a sigh
of great pain,
the song of that troubadour
faded away
who continued with fervor
this song.

I want you to never recall
the man who once was
your loyal companion,
the one who stayed awake for you
in hours of illusions
which I joyfully lived through.
All I’m left with is your cruel memory
and the fatal disillusion
of your unfaithful love.
And I want you to never forget
that you were all mine
and with your memory, I will die.

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En el silencio de la noche (2) is a Tango written by and composed by J. Velloso.

Story behind the Tango En el silencio de la noche (2)

The song “En el silencio de la noche (2)” or “In the Silence of the Night” expresses the deep heartbreak and despair felt by someone who reflects on their love lost due to deceit. The lyrics, set against the backdrop of a quiet night and the melancholic strumming of a guitar, enhance the somber mood of the piece. The narrator’s lament captures the eternal struggle of trying to move past an irrecoverable love, haunted by memories and betrayal.

Symbolism of En el silencio de la noche (2)

The silence of the night and the sounds of the guitar serve as poignant symbols in this tango. The guitar’s sorrowful melody accentuates the sadness of the singer, acting almost as an echo to the despair in his heart. This symbolism is reinforced by phrases like “la pena de mi alma” (the sorrow of my soul) and “prefiero una muerte cruel” (I prefer a cruel death), suggesting that the emotional pain experienced is almost worse than death. The night itself, frequently associated with darkness and loneliness, mirrors the protagonist’s desolation.