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Mi ambición

Mi ambición is a Vals written by Cristino Tapia and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1954. The Vals Mi ambición is written by Cristino Tapia, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Mi ambición with the singer Carlos Dante, Oscar Larroca.
“Mi Ambición,” or “My Ambition,” is a stirring Tango that captures the yearning pulse of the heart. The music speaks of dreams pursued with fervor and unyielding desire, each note a step forward in a passionate dance. It encapsulates the relentless quest for fulfillment, where aspirations take flight on the wings of soulful melodies and fiery rhythms.

Vals

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante, Oscar Larroca

Singer

Cristino Tapia

Author

Cristino Tapia

Composer

1954/5/19

Date

Carlos Dante, Oscar Larroca
Carlos Dante, Oscar Larroca
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Mi ambición recorded by other Orchestras

Mi ambición recorded by other Orchestras

1954/5/19 – Que lento corre el tren – Alfredo De Angelis
1954/5/13 – 9 de Julio – Osvaldo Pugliese
1954/5/13 – Te aconsejo que me olvides – Osvaldo Pugliese
1954/5/5 – El bazar de los juguetes – Miguel Calo
1954/5/5 – Un infierno – Miguel Calo
Mi ambicion – 1954/5/19 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante
Oscar Larroca
Mi ambicion – 1927/2/27 – Roberto Firpo – Instrumental

Lyrics Translation of the Vals Mi ambición

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

Letra del Vals Mi ambición

Yo ambicionaba un paraíso para ti,
tú eres un ángel que merece estar ahí,
yo ambicionaba una gran gloria entre los dos
para vivir eternamente nuestro amor.
Te llevaré a un rinconcito muy lejano
donde no llegue ni la sombra de un dolor.
Hay en la selva del confín pampeano
donde tiene su trono el ruiseñor.

Vuela, gentil mariposa,
que alegre juegas de flor en flor,
libando de entre las rosas,
la esencia de nuestro amor.
Vuela gentil portadora,
de mi sentida canción
en busca de nueva aurora
que mitigue mi dolor…

Y jamás quisiera que la gloria de mi sueño,
no la tuviera jamás ningún bendito;
una mujer que en su mirar risueño
lleva en sí, la placidez del infinito.
Y en este nido de belleza y primores,
te adoraré con el fervor de mi ilusión,
como se adoran en sus nidos seductores,
los zorzales, las alondras y el gorrión…

English lyrics of the Vals "Mi ambición"

I dreamed of paradise for you,
you are an angel deserving such a view.
I sought a grand glory for us to share,
to live our love eternally in care.

I’ll take you to a hidden spot afar,
where not even the shadow of pain can mar.
Deep within the jungle, remote and wide,
where nightingales in majesty preside.

Fly, gentle butterfly,
joyously flitting from flower to flower,
sipping from roses as you hover,
the essence of our love’s power.
Fly, gentle carrier,
of my heartfelt tune,
in search of new dawns
to soothe my pain soon…

And I never would want the glory of my dream,
to be held by any blessed being;
a woman whose cheerful gaze does seem
to carry tranquility, endless and freeing.

In this nest of beauty, exquisite and fine,
I’ll worship you with visions of mine,
as in their enticing nests do recline,
the thrushes, the larks, and the sparrows divine…

Mi ambición by Cristino Tapia

Mi ambición is a Tango written by Cristino Tapia and composed by Cristino Tapia.



Story behind the Tango Mi ambición

“Mi ambición” translates to “My Ambition” in English, encapsulating the fervent desires and dreams articulated throughout the tango. The lyrics delve into a yearning for an idyllic paradise, meant exclusively for a beloved who is compared to an angel deserving of a flawless existence. The narrator expresses an overwhelming ambition to create a glorious life together, shielded from all pain, in a distant sanctuary where only love and beauty reign. This utopia is visualized as a secluded corner in the vast Argentine pampa, an untouched natural setting that promises peace and harmony under the watchful eyes of nightingales.



Symbolism of Mi ambición

The tango employs rich symbolism to enhance its poetic narrative. The “rinconcito muy lejano” symbolizes a deeply personal and secluded paradise that the speaker wishes to share exclusively with the beloved, away from the world’s hurts. Nature motifs like nightingales, butterflies, and flowers signify purity, beauty, and the interconnected cycle of life and love. Butterflies fluttering from flower to flower metaphorically represent the joyful, delicate nature of love, imbibing the essence of romantic devotion. Nightingales, often symbols of poets and poetry, underline the theme of unspoken words and emotions communicated through song.



Mi ambición in historic Context

Recorded in 1954, “Mi ambición” by Cristino Tapia emerges in the post-war era, a time when Argentina was undergoing significant transformations, both socially and culturally. This period in Argentine history was marked by a growing sense of nationalism and cultural renaissance. The idealization of the Argentine landscape in the lyrics, particularly the “selva del confín pampeano,” not only roots the tango in its cultural and geographical context but also resonates with a national pride in the natural beauty of Argentina. This return to traditional values and natural aesthetics could be seen as a response to the global uncertainties of the time.



Cristino Tapia

Cristino Tapia was an Argentine composer and lyricist known for intertwining deeply emotive themes with cultural motifs.