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Madalit

Madalit is a Tango written by Enrique Delfino and recorded by Miguel Caló in 1944. The Tango Madalit is written by Enrique Delfino, Miguel Caló has recorded Madalit with the singer Raul Iriarte.
The name “Madalit,” translated into English as “Little Madeline,” evokes a sense of tender nostalgia and youthful innocence. It’s a dance of delicate steps, where each note tells a story of bittersweet longing and fleeting joy. The music sways gracefully, as if recalling a cherished memory, painting a portrait of time’s gentle passing.

Tango

Style

Miguel Caló

Orchestra

Raul Iriarte

Singer

Agustín Horacio Delamónica

Author

Enrique Delfino

Composer

1944/11/7

Date

Raul Iriarte
Raul Iriarte
Miguel Caló
Miguel Caló

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Madalit

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

Letra del Tango Madalit

En el gris pentagrama de la calle

va escribiendo la lluvia su canción,

es lejano septiembre y el otoño

como un duende se asoma a mi balcón.



Hay un triste paisaje de hojas muertas

en la mustia arboleda del jardín,

donde el viento, con mano despiadada

desnuda la blancura de un jazmín.



¡Madalit!

Tu nombre está en las rosas y en las lilas

y en el libro de versos que escribí,

una estrella, un camino y un ensueño

y aquel beso primero que te di.



¡Madalit!

Tu vida está en mi vida como un grito

y el otoño te devuelve a mi dolor,

envuelta en la neblina de la lluvia

que cae en el naufragio de mi amor.



(Coda)

Sólo sé que abrazado a tu recuerdo

camino hacia el otoño de mi amor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Madalit"

On the gray stave of the street
the rain writes its song,
distant is September and autumn
peers like an imp from my balcony.

There’s a sad landscape of dead leaves
in the garden’s wilted grove,
where the wind, with merciless hand
strips the whiteness from the jasmine.

Madalit!
Your name is in the roses and the lilacs
and in the book of verses I wrote,
a star, a path, and a dream
and that first kiss I gave you.

Madalit!
Your life is in my life like a cry
and autumn brings you back to my pain,
wrapped in the mist of the rain
that falls on the wreck of my love.

(Coda)
I only know that, holding onto your memory,
I walk towards the autumn of my love.

Madalit by Agustín Horacio Delamónica

Madalit is a Tango written by Agustín Horacio Delamónica and composed by Enrique Delfino.



Story behind the Tango Madalit

The lyrics of “Madalit” capture a profound narrative of love and memory, imbued with a sorrowful, autumnal atmosphere. As the rain writes its song on the streets, the poet draws a poignant portrait of a lost love, Madalit, whose presence lingers in the natural and emotional landscape of the narrator. The arrival of autumn brings back memories of past love, dramatized by the decaying nature around, which serves as a metaphor for the narrator’s fading hope and passion.



Symbolism of Madalit

The symbolism in “Madalit” plays a crucial role in deepening the emotional experience of the lyrics. Rain and autumn often symbolize feelings of sadness or change and are used here to reflect the internal turmoil of the narrator. Madalit’s name is intertwined with elements of nature — roses, lilacs — suggesting a once-vibrant love now as ephemeral as the changing seasons. The reference to a “book of verses” signifies the lasting impact of their relationship, immortalized through poetry. These symbols collectively paint a picture of love that remains alive in memory, even as it has faded from reality.



Madalit in historic Context

The Tango “Madalit” was penned in 1944, a period of significant social and political changes worldwide and locally within Argentina. During this era, Tango music often encapsulated themes of nostalgia and personal loss, mirroring the public sentiment caused by global unrest and the introspective isolation of individuals. In this context, “Madalit” can be seen as a reflection not only of personal grief but also of a broader societal experience of loss and longing for better times.



Agustín Horacio Delamónica

Agustín Horacio Delamónica was an Argentine poet and lyricist renowned for his deep, emotive compositions that often explored themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.