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Mal de amores

Mal de amores is a Tango written by Pedro Laurenz and recorded by José Basso in 1964. José Basso has recorded Mal de amores as an instrumental Tango.
“Mal de amores,” which translates to “Lovesickness” in English, evokes the poignant ache of yearning and heartache that love can bring. This soulful melody dances through the depths of longing, capturing the bittersweet essence of passion and sorrow intertwined. It tells the tale of hearts ensnared by affection, where desire and despair waltz together in delicate harmony.

Tango

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Lito Bayardo

Author

Pedro Laurenz

Composer

1964/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
José Basso
José Basso

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Mal de amores recorded by other Orchestras

Mal de amores recorded by other Orchestras

1964/1/1 – Enamorado estoy – Osvaldo Pugliese
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Mal de amores – 1946/8/21 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1968/12/1 – Pedro Laurenz – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1964/1/1 – Jose Basso – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1956/5/22 – Francisco Rotundo – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1987/1/1 – Nuevo Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1965/1/1 – Horacio Salgan – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1960/1/1 – Quinteto Real (Horacio Salgan) – Instrumental
Mal de amores – 1928/9/14 – Julio De Caro – Instrumental

Letra del Tango Mal de amores

En la penumbra de su pieza de soltera
Ella soñó con su dulce bien amado,
La pobrecita creyó que su quimera
Su sueño un día viera por siempre realizado.
Sólo leyendo románticas novelas
Se ilusionó con el hombre que quería,
Pero al final, tanta y tanta fantasía
Tronchó aquella alegría de su corazón.

Su juventud pasó viviendo de ilusiones
Su boca sin color jamás reía,
Su fría soledad le hacía exclamar:
“Por mis males, Señor, imploro tu perdón,
Yo sólo conocí la desventura
De una vida sin luz y de amargura,
Ya que aprendí a sufrir en la humanidad
Yo te pido, Señor, tu santa bondad”.

Se marchitaron sus ensueños dorados,
Luz de ilusión de su mísera existencia,
Si hasta el amor le mostró su indiferencia
¿A qué seguir viviendo momentos olvidados?
Por eso, al leer sus románticas novelas
Tal vez creyó ver al hombre que quería,
Pero al final, tanta y tanta fantasía
Tronchó aquella alegría de su corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Mal de amores"

In the dimness of her bachelorette room,
She dreamed of her sweet beloved,
The poor girl believed that her fantasy,
Her dream would one day be ever realized.
Only by reading romantic novels,
She was enchanted by the man she desired,
But in the end, so much fantasy,
Crushed the joy of her heart.

Her youth passed living on illusions,
Her colorless mouth never laughed,
Her cold loneliness made her exclaim:
“For my woes, Lord, I implore your forgiveness,
I only knew the misfortune
Of a life without light and full of bitterness,
Since I learned to suffer in humanity,
I ask you, Lord, for your holy kindness.”

Her golden dreams withered away,
Light of illusion of her miserable existence,
If even love showed her indifference,
Why continue living forgotten moments?
Thus, in reading her romantic novels,
Perhaps she believed she saw the man she desired,
But in the end, so much fantasy,
Crushed the joy of her heart.

Mal de amores by Lito Bayardo

Mal de amores is a Tango written by Lito Bayardo and composed by Pedro Laurenz.



Story behind the Tango Mal de amores

The lyrics of “Mal de amores” narrate the poignant inner world of a woman trapped in her dreams and failed romantic expectations. Through its verses, the tango touches upon themes of loneliness, unfulfilled desires, and the escape into fantasy as solace from the harsh realities of unrequited love. The story unfolds in the solitary quarters of a woman whose youthful life passed by while she clung to the illusive comfort of romantic novels, searching for a semblance of the love she envisioned but never experienced.



Symbolism of Mal de amores

“Mal de amores” translates to “Lovesickness” in English, a term that encapsulates the central emotional experience of the protagonist. The lyrics are rich in symbolism, particularly in the recurrent mention of “romantic novels,” which signify both the woman’s hope and her curse. These novels represent an idealized world of passion and romance that contrasts sharply with her reality, leading only to greater despair. Key phrases like “luz de ilusión” (light of illusion) and “ensueños dorados” (golden dreams) highlight the fragility and transient nature of her fantasies.



Mal de amores in historic Context

Set in Argentina in 1964, “Mal de amores” reflects a period where traditional roles and expectations were often limiting, particularly for women. During this era, societal norms often confined women to passive domestic roles, with romantic fulfillment seen as a cornerstone of female identity. This historical context deepens the protagonist’s tragedy, as her disillusionment and solitude are amplified by the societal pressures to find romantic happiness, a stark commentary on the rigid and often unattainable expectations placed upon women’s personal fulfillment during that time.



Lito Bayardo

Lito Bayardo was a prominent figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his impactful contributions both as a lyricist and composer.