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Flores negras

Flores negras is a Tango written by Francisco De Caro and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1961. Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Flores negras as an instrumental Tango.
“Flores Negras,” or “Black Flowers,” evokes a haunting melody, rich with longing and mystery. The dark elegance of its name suggests a beauty found in shadows and the hidden complexities of the soul. Each note unfurls like a delicate petal, revealing the bittersweet dance between sorrow and grace.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Mario César Gomila

Author

Francisco De Caro

Composer

1961/8/15

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Flores negras recorded by other Orchestras

Flores negras recorded by other Orchestras

1961/8/15 – A la criolla – Alfredo De Angelis
1961/8/18 – A Homero – Anibal Troilo
1961/8/18 – Melancolico – Anibal Troilo
1961/8/18 – Nocturna – Anibal Troilo
1961/8/11 – El preso n°9 – Enrique Rodriguez
Flores negras – 1980/6/27 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Flores negras – 1961/8/15 – Alfredo De Angelis – Instrumental
Flores negras – 1957/7/17 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Flores negras – 1927/9/13 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
Flores negras – 1942/1/1 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental
Flores negras – 1952/9/19 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Flores negras

Las flores negras que me diste un día,
nocturnalias tristes de tu gran amor,
como ilusiones de la vida mía
ya están marchitas de mortal dolor.
Junto a las cartas de las frases locas
que tu me escribías, las flores están;
hay dos unidas, cual nuestras bocas
de amor que se unían… ¡ya no se unen más!

Mi amor estaba así, como dormido;
cuando tú llegaste se despertó,
y entre las risas y los gemidos
de luz y gloria se iluminó.
Después… mil noches de placer y ensueño,
tú junto a mí, temblando de emoción.
Sublime engaño de saberme dueño
de tus encantos, de tu ardiente corazón.

Ya no recuerdas las fragantes citas
en el parque en sombras, donde se extravió
el alma blanca de una margarita
cuando tu mano cruel la desojó.
Las flores negras que me diste un día,
nocturnalias tristes de tu loco amor,
me están hablando de tu agonía
de luz… de la noche de tu frío adiós.

English lyrics of the Tango "Flores negras"

The black flowers you gave me one day,
sad nocturnes of your great love,
like illusions of my life
are now withered from deadly pain.
Next to the letters of the crazy phrases
that you wrote to me, the flowers are there;
two are joined, like our lips
of love that used to unite… no more do they join!

My love was like this, as if asleep;
when you arrived it woke up,
and among the laughter and the moans
of light and glory it lit up.
Then… a thousand nights of pleasure and dreams,
you next to me, trembling with emotion.
Sublime deception of knowing myself as owner
of your charms, of your burning heart.

You no longer remember the fragrant meetings
in the shadowed park, where the
white soul of a daisy was lost
when your cruel hand plucked it.
The black flowers you gave me one day,
sad nocturnes of your crazy love,
are speaking to me of your agony
of light… of the night of your cold goodbye.

Flores negras by Mario César Gomila

Flores negras is a Tango written by Mario César Gomila and composed by Francisco De Caro.



Story behind the Tango Flores negras

“Flores negras” translates to “Black Flowers” in English, a compelling image of beauty entwined with grief. The lyrics explore a narrative of intense love and the subsequent heartbreak and longing after parting. They tell a story of a love once blossoming, symbolized by black flowers, which later withers into suffering and fading memories. These flowers and the love letters associated with them serve as poignant reminders of a love that once lived but has now decayed.



Symbolism of Flores negras

The black flowers in the lyrics serve as a primary symbol, representing the darker and morbid aspect of love — a relationship that has ended tragically. These ‘nocturnal sad’ flowers reflect deep sorrow and evoke emotions of loss and despair. The reference to a daisy (“el alma blanca de una margarita”), despoiled by a cruel hand, symbolizes lost innocence and purity, capturing the essence of a love spoiled. The intertwining of flowers mimicking the lovers’ kisses also highlights the interconnectedness and intensity of their former bond.



Flores negras in historic Context

Released in mid-20th century Argentina, “Flores negras” exists within a cultural backdrop rich with the tradition of tango — a dance that communicates passion, despair, and nostalgia. The period was marked by social changes and a growing sense of introspection and personal expression in art. This tango, with its emotional depth and focus on personal loss, mirrors the complexities of human relationships in a rapidly evolving society.



Mario César Gomila

Mario César Gomila was an acclaimed lyricist known for his contributions to the genre of Tango, characterized by its deep emotional undertones and complex narratives.