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Mensajera

Mensajera is a Vals written by Alfredo Gobbi and recorded by Alfredo Gobbi in 1957. The Vals Mensajera is written by Alfredo Gobbi, Alfredo Gobbi has recorded Mensajera with the singer Tito Landó.
“Mensajera,” meaning “Messenger” in English, conveys messages through its melodic whispers and rhythmic murmurs. In the gentle sway of its tango, it carries tales of longing and nostalgia, traversing time and distance. Each note is a secret delivered to the heart, a bridge between the unspoken and the understood.

Vals

Style

Alfredo Gobbi

Orchestra

Tito Landó

Singer

Julio Camilloni

Author

Alfredo Gobbi

Composer

1957/4/16

Date

Tito Landó
Tito Landó
Alfredo Gobbi
Alfredo Gobbi

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Mensajera

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

Letra del Vals Mensajera

Al alba fue, pasaba una paloma,

en su misión de noble mensajera,

pero la muerte la alcanzó en su vuelo

y sin vida cayo junto a mi puerta.



Testigo fui del drama consumado,

yo estaba conversando con mi estrella,

que se ocultó para dejarme solo,

frente a la pobre mensajera muerta.



Y de su anillo retiré el mensaje,

palabras que eran toda una promesa.

Mañana vuelvo a ti, luego una firma,

un nombre de mujer, María Teresa.



Quién sabe a quién estaba dirigido,

quién sabe quién estaba en esa espera

y pensar que también está mi vida,

esperando un mensaje que no llega.



Al alba fue, mensaje interrumpido,

es la mujer paloma mensajera,

si por el cielo pasa y no desciende,

no le tires, por Dios, no la detengas.



Corrí para escribir, casi llorando,

esta canción que irá de puerta en puerta,

para decirle a quien está esperando,

¡Mañana vuelve a ti, María Teresa!

English lyrics of the Vals "Mensajera"

At dawn it happened, a dove flew by,
on its mission as a noble messenger,
but death reached it mid-flight
and lifeless it fell at my door.

I witnessed the completed drama,
I was speaking with my star,
which hid to leave me alone,
before the poor dead messenger.

And from its ring I took the message,
words that were an entire promise.
I’ll return to you tomorrow, followed by a signature,
a woman’s name, María Teresa.

Who knows who it was meant for,
who knows who was waiting for it
and to think that my life too,
is waiting for a message that never arrives.

At dawn it occurred, the message was cut short,
it’s the woman dove, the messenger,
if it passes by in the sky and does not descend,
don’t shoot, for God’s sake, do not stop her.

I ran to write, almost crying,
this song that will go from door to door,
to tell the one who’s waiting,
Tomorrow returns to you, María Teresa!

Mensajera by Julio Camilloni

Mensajera is a Tango written by Julio Camilloni and composed by Alfredo Gobbi.



Story behind the Tango Mensajera

‘Mensajera’ translates to ‘Messenger’ in English, which is a key theme of the lyrics. The tango tells a poignant tale of a dove, symbolizing a messenger, which is tragically shot down at dawn as it delivers a hopeful message. The lyrics weave a narrative of love messages, promises, and the painful realities of missed connections and unfulfilled expectations. The story unfolds through the eyes of an observer, who is also waiting for his own life-altering message that never arrives.



Symbolism of Mensajera

The dove in ‘Mensajera’ is a powerful symbol of peace and hope, but its untimely death serves as a stark portrayal of interruption and loss. The message it carries, encapsulated in a promise of return from a woman named María Teresa, never reaches its intended recipient. This disruption stands metaphorically for the often unpredictable and tragic turns of life that alter personal destinies. The phrase “esperando un mensaje que no llega” (waiting for a message that never arrives) resonates deeply, pointing to universal experiences of waiting and unmet expectations.



Mensajera in Historic Context

Recorded in Argentina in 1957, ‘Mensajera’ emerged during a period of cultural richness but also political turbulence in the country. This context adds layers to the theme of communication and miscommunication; messages lost could parallel discourse suppressed by authority or altered societal conditions. This tango, like many others of its time, uses personal stories to reflect broader social and emotional climates, encapsulating both personal and collective anxieties of its era.



Julio Camilloni

Julio Camilloni, an Argentinian lyricist, is recognized for his contributions to the tango genre, penning lyrics that often explore themes of love, loss, and fate intertwined with the cultural fabric of Argentina.