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Mal de amores

Mal de amores is a Tango written by Pedro Laurenz and recorded by Horacio Salgán in 1965. Horacio Salgán has recorded Mal de amores as an instrumental Tango.
“Mal de Amores,” or “Lovesickness,” is a haunting melody that dances between longing and despair. This piece captures the bittersweet turmoil of a heart caught in the throes of unrequited love, painting a portrait of desire felt but never fully returned. Each note echoes the lingering ache of passion unfulfilled, wrapping the listener in its poignant embrace.

Tango

Style

Horacio Salgán

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Lito Bayardo

Author

Pedro Laurenz

Composer

1965/1/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Horacio Salgán
Horacio Salgán

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Mal de amores recorded by other Orchestras

Mal de amores recorded by other Orchestras

1965/1/1 – Que falta que me haces – Miguel Calo
1965/1/1 – Caminito – Miguel Calo
1965/1/1 – A media luz – Miguel Calo
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1965/1/1 – Adios pampa mia – Miguel Calo
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 twilight of her single room

She dreamed of her sweet beloved,

The poor thing believed her fantasy

Would one day be forever realized.

Only by reading romantic novels

She fantasized about the man she wanted,

But in the end, so much fantasy

Cut short the joy in her heart.

Her youth passed living on illusions

Her colorless lips never smiled,

Her cold loneliness made her exclaim:

“For my woes, Lord, I beg your forgiveness,

I only knew the misfortune

Of a life without light and bitterness,

Since I learned to suffer among humanity

I ask you, Lord, for your holy kindness.”

Her golden dreams withered,

Light of illusion of her miserable existence,

If even love showed her indifference

Why continue living forgotten moments?

Thus, while reading her romantic novels

She might have thought she saw the man she desired,

But in the end, so much fantasy

Cut short the joy in 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” reflect the inner world of a woman lost in her dreams and fantasies sparked by romantic novels. The song poignantly captures her journey from hope to disillusionment. Through the darkness of her single room, she dreams of a beloved who remains an unattainable illusion. As the narrative progresses, this ethereal dream never transitions into reality, leaving her with heartache, evidenced by phrases such as “En la penumbra de su pieza de soltera” and “La pobrecita creyó que su quimera.”



Symbolism of Mal de amores

“Mal de amores” translates to “Lovesickness” in English, embodying the thematic essence of the lyrics. The recurring motifs of loneliness and fantasy exemplify the aching void caused by unrequited dreams. The “romantic novels,” mentioned repeatedly, symbolize escapism, contrasting profoundly with her harsh reality. These novels create expectations that starkly contrast with her life’s painful solitude, as outlined in the repetitive cycle where her anticipation is consistently crushed by life’s harsh realities.



Mal de amores in historic Context

“Mal de amores” was crafted in 1965 in Argentina, during a period when tango was deeply embedded in Argentinian culture as an expression of deeper emotions and social commentary. This background enriches the song with cultural relevance, spotlighting the personal strife of individuals against the broader societal expectations and traditions of romantic and domestic life in mid-20th-century Argentina. The intimate narrative provides a poetic window into the private, often unspoken emotional sufferings of individuals during this era.



Lito Bayardo

Lito Bayardo, whose real name was Manlio Francia, was a prominent figure in the era’s music scene, known for his profound lyricism that often explored themes of love, melancholy, and human experiences.