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Lágrimas de sangre

Lágrimas de sangre is a Tango written by Roberto Giménez and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1955. The Tango Lágrimas de sangre is written by Roberto Giménez, Armando Pontier has recorded Lágrimas de sangre with the singer Roberto Florio.
“Lágrimas de sangre,” or “Tears of Blood” in English, is a haunting expression of deep sorrow and unhealed wounds. The music weaves a tale of profound emotion, each note dripping like a scarlet tear from a heart burdened with pain. Through its poignant melody, it captures the essence of suffering, resonating with the universal human experience of loss and longing.

Tango

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Roberto Florio

Singer

Roberto Giménez

Author

Roberto Giménez

Composer

1955/9/13

Date

Roberto Florio
Roberto Florio
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Lágrimas de sangre recorded by other Orchestras

Lágrimas de sangre recorded by other Orchestras

1955/9/13 – La cumparsita – Armando Pontier
1955/9/16 – Nido gaucho – Carlos di Sarli
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Lagrimas de sangre – 1955/9/13 – Armando Pontier – Roberto Florio

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Lágrimas de sangre

This is the translation of the Tango “Lágrimas de sangre” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Lágrimas de sangre” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Lágrimas de sangre

Te di todo lo más que pude darte

Mi nombre, un hogar y un corazón,

Tus ojos los veía en cualquier parte

Vivía solamente para vos.

Con lágrimas de sangre me pagaste

No quiero recordar lo que pasó

Dios quiera que no tenga que encontrarte

Y darte la limosna de un perdón.



Si con lágrimas de sangre

Devolviste todo el bien que te ofrecí,

Poca cosa fue el hogar donde viviste,

Poca cosa el corazón que yo te di.

A quién puede importarle mi vergüenza

Si es que a vos, no te importó,

Pero un día llorarás tu pena inmensa

Con lágrimas de sangre, como he llorado yo.



Ya dirás por ahí que no fui un santo

Quién sabe en qué barriales me hundirás,

Tendrás para adorarte… no sé cuántos…

Irás barranca abajo una vez más.

Ya sé que no te llegan mis reproches,

Total, no te interesa el qué dirán,

Dejame en el silencio de mi noche

Más noble y más honrada que tu pan.

English lyrics of the Tango "Lágrimas de sangre"

I gave you everything I could,
My name, a home, and a heart,
I saw your eyes everywhere,
I lived only for you.

With tears of blood, you repaid me,
I don’t want to remember what happened,
God forbid I have to meet you,
And give you the alms of forgiveness.

If with tears of blood,
You returned all the good I offered you,
Little was the home where you lived,
Little was the heart that I gave you.

Who could care about my shame,
If it didn’t matter to you,
But one day, you will cry your immense sorrow,
With tears of blood, the way I cried.

You’ll say around that I wasn’t a saint,
Who knows in what mud you’ll drag me,
You’ll have, I don’t know how many… to adore you,
You’ll go downhill once more.

I know my reproaches don’t reach you,
After all, public opinion doesn’t concern you,
Leave me in the silence of my night,
More noble and more honest than your bread.

Lágrimas de sangre by Roberto Giménez

Lágrimas de sangre is a Tango written by Roberto Giménez and composed by Roberto Giménez.


Story behind the Tango Lágrimas de sangre

This poignant tango tells a tale of deep betrayal and the ensuing emotional upheaval. The speaker recounts giving everything he could – his name, a home, and his heart. However, the loved one repays this deep affection and sacrifice with what he metaphorically describes as ‘tears of blood,’ suggesting a profound pain and betrayal. The lyrics express a desire to never encounter this person again to avoid granting forgiveness, which he equates to alms—an action reserved for beggars, enhancing the disdain he feels towards the emotional transaction.


Symbolism of Lágrimas de sangre

The phrase ‘lágrimas de sangre,’ or ‘tears of blood,’ is a powerful symbol throughout the tango. It conveys more than just sadness—these are tears wrought from the deepest pain, suggesting a suffering so intense it’s as if blood were shed instead of tears. This imagery intensifies the emotional weight of the narrative, reflecting both physical and emotional trauma. Phrases like “Vivía solamente para vos” (I lived only for you) and “Devolviste todo el bien que te ofrecí” (You returned all the good I offered you) emphasize a deep betrayal, framing the relationship as one-sided and highlighting the sacrifice made by the speaker.


Lágrimas de sangre in historic Context

Tango, as a musical genre and dance, originated in the late 19th century in the lower-class districts of Buenos Aires and has traditionally been a medium to express the unspoken sorrows and joys of its people. By 1955, when “Lágrimas de sangre” was recorded, tango was a profound element of Argentine culture, often reflecting personal tragedies and societal issues. The theme of betrayal and the emotionally charged lyrics are reflective of the passionate and sometimes melancholic spirit characteristic of tango music, serving both as entertainment and a cathartic expression for its audience.


Roberto Giménez

Roberto Giménez, the creator of “Lágrimas de sangre,” is noted for his contributions to the tango genre, both as a composer and lyricist, capturing the essence of Argentine emotional and cultural landscapes through his music.