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Flor del mal

Flor del mal is a Vals written by Juan Carlos Graviz and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1940. The Vals Flor del mal is written by Juan Carlos Graviz, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Flor del mal with the singer Héctor Mauré.
“Flor del mal,” translated as “Flower of Evil,” encapsulates the paradox of beauty intertwined with darkness. This evocative piece of music, akin to a haunting tango, explores the dual nature of allure and danger, capturing the listener in its delicate embrace. The melody weaves a tale where elegance and mystery coexist, revealing the seductive pull of the forbidden.

Vals

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Héctor Mauré

Singer

Juan Carlos Graviz

Author

Juan Carlos Graviz

Composer

1940/12/12

Date

Héctor Mauré
Héctor Mauré
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Flor del mal

This is the translation of the Vals “Flor del mal” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Flor del mal” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Flor del mal

En la oscura noche
De tus lindos ojos
Yo quisiera verme,
Como en aguas
De un tibio remanso.

Porque en esos ojos
Como en un remanso
No sé qué misterio,
Te subyugan
Te atraen, te matan.

Tú con esas flores
Que bordean coquetas
Las aguas del lago,
En la vida tuviste también
De tu rara belleza,
El encanto fatal
Que ya nunca podré olvidar.

Son tus ojos dos lagos dormidos
Ante la belleza, sol,
Tus ojeras divinas que son,
Elegidas de Dios para ser admitidas
Por la vieja herida de mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Vals "Flor del mal"

In the dark night
Of your lovely eyes
I wish to see myself,
Like in waters
Of a warm pool.

Because in those eyes
Like in a pool
I don’t know what mystery,
They captivate you
Attract you, kill you.

You with those flowers
That flirtatiously border
The waters of the lake,
In life you also had
Of your rare beauty,
The fatal charm
That I’ll never forget.

Your eyes are two sleeping lakes
Before the beauty, sun,
Your divine shadows that are,
Chosen by God to be admitted
By the old wound in my heart.

Flor del mal by

Flor del mal is a Tango written by and composed by Juan Carlos Graviz.

Story behind the Tango Flor del mal

“Flor del mal” unravels a narrative centered around the mysterious allure and potentially destructive beauty of a loved one, as symbolized by their captivating eyes. The lyrics evoke an emotional landscape of longing, enchantment, and an inevitable pain intertwined with attraction. The speaker finds themselves entranced by the beauty of their object of affection, comparing the mesmerizing eyes to “lakes” or “waters” that harbor a dangerous charm, ultimately leaving a lasting wound in the heart.

Symbolism of Flor del mal

The tango uses rich symbolism to convey its themes. The “dark night” and “waters” represent the mystery and depth of the beloved’s eyes. Words like “subyugan” (subjugate) and “matan” (kill) emphasize the intense, almost perilous nature of the attraction. The “flowers” bordering the lake echo the transient allure of beauty, suggesting both life and death. Phrases like “el encanto fatal” (the fatal charm) highlight the inescapable yet destructive pull of the beloved’s allure.

Flor del mal in historic Context

Created in Buenos Aires in 1940, this tango emerges from a time when the city was a cultural melting pot, influenced by war-time uncertainties and vibrant artistic expressions. Buenos Aires, as an epicenter of tango music and dance, was steeped in themes of love, loss, and longing. The lyrics reflect the era’s penchant for dark romanticism and existential introspection, mirrored by the aura of a booming yet melancholic metropolis.

Juan Carlos Graviz was a prolific composer in the Argentine tango scene, known for marrying poignant lyrics with evocative melodies.