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Fumando espero

Fumando espero is a Tango written by Juan Viladomat and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1927. Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Fumando espero as an instrumental Tango.
“Fumando espero,” which translates to “Smoking, I wait,” captures the bittersweet essence of longing and anticipation. The act of smoking becomes a metaphor for the passing moments, each inhale filled with desire and dreams unfulfilled. As the tangos’ melody sways through time, it paints a vivid picture of hope intertwined with a yearning heart.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Félix Garzo

Author

Juan Viladomat

Composer

1927/11/8

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Fumando espero recorded by other Orchestras

Fumando espero recorded by other Orchestras

1927/11/10 – Corazon de criollo (2) – Roberto Firpo
1927/11/4 – La quema – Osvaldo Fresedo
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Fumando espero – 1927/11/8 – Osvaldo Fresedo – Instrumental
Fumando espero – 1956/4/3 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante
Fumando espero – 1955/6/1 – Hector Varela – Argentino Ledesma
Fumando espero – 1927/8/23 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental
Fumando espero – 1927/7/21 – Orquesta Tipica Victor – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Fumando espero

Fumar es un placer
genial, sensual.
Fumando espero
al hombre a quien yo quiero,
tras los cristales
de alegres ventanales.
Mientras fumo,
mi vida no consumo
porque flotando el humo
me suelo adormecer…
Tendida en la chaisse longue
soñar y amar…
Ver a mi amante
solícito y galante,
sentir sus labios
besar con besos sabios,
y el devaneo
sentir con más deseos
cuando sus ojos veo,
sedientos de pasión.
Por eso estando mi bien
es mi fumar un edén.

Dame el humo de tu boca.
Anda, que así me vuelvo loca.
Corre que quiero enloquecer
de placer,
sintiendo ese calor
del humo embriagador
que acaba por prender
la llama ardiente del amor.

Mi egipcio es especial,
qué olor, señor.
Tras la batalla
en que el amor estalla,
un cigarrillo
es siempre un descansillo
y aunque parece
que el cuerpo languidece,
tras el cigarro crece
su fuerza, su vigor.
La hora de inquietud
con él, no es cruel,
sus espirales son sueños celestiales,
y forman nubes
que así a la gloria suben
y envuelta en ella,
su chispa es una estrella
que luce, clara y bella
con rápido fulgor.
Por eso estando mi bien
es mi fumar un edén.

English lyrics of the Tango "Fumando espero"

Smoking is a pleasure,
great and sensual.
While waiting, I smoke
for the man I adore,
through the panes
of joyful windowpanes.
While I smoke,
my life does not waste away
because the drifting smoke
usually lulls me to sleep…
Lying on the chaise longue,
to dream and to love…
To see my lover
attentive and gallant,
to feel his lips
kiss with wise kisses,
and the flirtation
to feel with more desire
when I see his eyes,
thirsty for passion.
That’s why when he’s around
smoking is my paradise.

Give me the smoke from your mouth.
Come on, it makes me go mad.
Hurry, I want to go crazy
with pleasure,
feeling the warmth
of the intoxicating smoke
that finally ignites
the fiery flame of love.

My Egyptian cigarette is special,
what a scent, sir.
After the battle
where love explodes,
a cigarette
is always a little break.
And although it seems
that the body weakens,
after the cigarette grows
its strength, its vigor.
The hour of restlessness
with it, is not cruel,
its spirals are heavenly dreams,
and they form clouds
that rise up to glory
and wrapped in it,
its spark is a star
that shines, clear and beautiful
with rapid brilliance.
That’s why when he’s around
smoking is my paradise.

Fumando espero by Félix Garzo

Fumando espero is a Tango written by Félix Garzo and composed by Juan Viladomat.



Story behind the Tango Fumando espero

The song “Fumando espero” tells a seductive and somewhat introspective story of a woman waiting for the man she loves, finding solace and pleasure in smoking. The lyrics depict smoking not merely as a habit but as a sensual and cherished ritual that complements her moments of longing and desire. She uses the act of smoking as a way to enhance her sensual experience, preparing herself for the intimate moments with her lover, enhancing the anticipation.



Symbolism of Fumando espero

The principal symbol in “Fumando espero” is the smoke from the cigarette, which represents a cloud of dreams and desires. The act of smoking is portrayed as both a physical and psychological pleasure, linked closely with love and seduction. The smoke she exhales is symbolic of her dreams and aspirations, rising and dissipating in the air, much like her fleeting thoughts of passion. Expressions such as “dame el humo de tu boca,” translating as “give me the smoke from your mouth,” symbolize a deep connection and transfer of energy from her lover, making her “crazy” with desire.



Fumando espero in historic Context

“Fumando espero” was recorded in 1927, a time when Tango was the vibrant heart of Argentine culture, embodying the spirit of its people and echoing their emotional landscape. The period was also marked by a complex view towards the roles of women and their desires, with smoking often seen as a bold statement of modern femininity and independence. This tango, exploring themes of anticipation, longing, and sensuality through the act of smoking, subtly challenges traditional perspectives on women’s pleasure and desire.



Félix Garzo

Félix Garzo was a lyricist known for his involvement in the golden era of Argentine Tango, contributing significant works that captured the emotional essence of the genre.