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Francia

Francia is a Tango written by Octavio Barbero and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1935. Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Francia as an instrumental Tango.
“Francia,” meaning “France,” in English, evokes a landscape of romance and allure through its melodious notes. Like a whispered memory of Parisian streets or the gentle sway of tango in a cozy café, the music captures the essence of timeless elegance. It paints a tapestry of dreams and distant horizons, inviting listeners to dance with grace and nostalgia.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Carlos Pesce

Author

Octavio Barbero

Composer

1935/3/10

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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1935/3/10 – Re fa si – Juan D-Arienzo
1935/3/19 – Arrabal amargo – Carlos Gardel
1935/3/19 – El dia que me quieras – Carlos Gardel
1935/3/19 – Lejana tierra mia – Carlos Gardel
1935/3/19 – Por una cabeza – Carlos Gardel

Letra del Tango Francia

París, donde el amor reinó
y el alma revivió un querer,
yo quiero, en mi canción de amor,
tus luces evocar.
Romántico soñar
tus noches sin igual viví
y en Francia era un edén en flor.
Hoy sufro no poder volver
en busca del amor
que allí, yo acaricié.

Francia es la luz, alma y placer
de este cantar que es un rezo de fe,
flor y mujer, vino y champán,
bajo la noche azul de mi anhelo.
Al recordar, aquel lugar,
donde pasé mi aurora feliz,
siento mis ojos llorar,
siento mi pecho latir
levanto un ruego hacia Dios
y lloro en vez de reír.

Noche de Francia que nunca olvidaré
bajo tu luna mi alma suspiró.
Francia de mi vida, recuerda que te amo,
por tus mujeres, por tus paisajes,
por tus hechizos, mis rimas te daré.

Si no vuelvo más a tus riberas,
si París no alumbra mis visiones,
en un solo adiós va mi canción,
de cuanto te amé
Francia de mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Francia"

Paris, where love reigned
and the soul revived a desire,
I want to evoke your lights
in my song of love.
Romantic dreaming,
I lived your unparalleled nights
and in France, it was a blooming Eden.
Now I suffer not being able to return
in search of the love
that there, I cherished.

France is the light, soul, and pleasure
of this sing, which is a prayer of faith,
flower and woman, wine and champagne,
under the blue night of my longing.
Remembering that place,
where I spent my happy dawn,
I feel my eyes cry,
I feel my chest beat,
I raise a prayer to God
and cry instead of laughing.

Night of France I will never forget,
under your moon, my soul sighed.
France of my life, remember that I love you,
for your women, for your landscapes,
for your enchantments, my rhymes I will give.

If I never return to your shores,
if Paris does not light up my visions,
in a single goodbye goes my song,
of how much I loved you,
France of my heart.

Francia by Carlos Pesce

Francia is a Tango written by Carlos Pesce and composed by Octavio Barbero.

Story behind the Tango Francia

The lyrics of “Francia” convey a deep nostalgia and love for France, specifically Paris, seen through the eyes of someone who may have once lived or experienced life-changing moments there. The heart of the song is an emotional tribute to the city’s beauty, romance, and its ability to inspire love and art. The singer talks about the irreplaceable memories of nights spent in France, expressing a longing to return to the place where they once found love and happiness.

Symbolism of Francia

Symbolism in “Francia” is rich and centered around the depiction of Paris as not just a city but a beacon of light, love, and artistic inspiration. Phrases like “Paris, where love reigned” and “France was a blooming Eden” use vivid imagery to elevate the city into a near-mythical status. The contrasts between light and darkness, with references to night yet illuminated by lights and the moon, play into the classic romantic motifs frequently found in tango lyrics. The emotional spectrum in the song, oscillating between joyous remembrance and sorrowful longing, enhances its poetic depth.

Francia in Historic Context

Recorded in 1935, “Francia” emerged in a period when tango was profoundly evolving in both Argentina and the broader world. During this era, tango lyrics often reflected themes of displacement, nostalgia, and personal reflection, mirroring the sentiments of many Argentinians during a time of significant social and economic changes. The focus on France, particularly Paris, as a place of lost paradise, may also reflect contemporary European influences on Argentinian culture, as well as the idealization of European sophistication and charm commonly held in many parts of Latin America at the time.

Carlos Pesce

Carlos Pesce was a noted tango lyricist whose contributions to the genre encompass deep emotions and vivid storytelling, capturing the essence of the human and cultural experiences of his time.