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Mi pobre novia

Mi pobre novia is a Vals written by Roberto Rufino and recorded by Domingo Federico in 1955. The Vals Mi pobre novia is written by Roberto Rufino, Domingo Federico has recorded Mi pobre novia with the singer Armando Moreno.
The piece “Mi pobre novia,” or “My Poor Girlfriend,” evokes a poignant tale of love and longing. It speaks of a tender heart burdened by unspoken dreams and quiet sorrows, whispering stories of an unfulfilled romance. The melody dances gracefully between hope and despair, capturing the bittersweet essence of a love that yearns for what might have been.

Vals

Style

Domingo Federico

Orchestra

Armando Moreno

Singer

Sara Rainer

Author

Roberto Rufino

Composer

1955/1/20

Date

Armando Moreno
Armando Moreno
Domingo Federico
Domingo Federico

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Mi pobre novia

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

Letra del Vals Mi pobre novia

Se nublaron sus ojos de cielo

y el jazmín de sus manos temblaba

he bebido sus lágrimas tibias

al besar su carita de santa.

En un blanco pañuelo de encaje

una rosa de sangre dejaba

yo le dije: “¿Qué tienes, mi vida?”

y ella dijo, llorando, “¡No es nada!”



De rodillas, muy junto a su lecho,

empapando con llanto su almohada

“No me dejes que vuele hasta el cielo”,

el cristal de su voz suplicaba.

Y de pronto cruzó por el cuarto

una sombra buscando su alma,

se quedaron sin brillo sus ojos

y sus manos quedaron heladas.



¡Pobre novia! Ni besos, ni ruegos

consiguieron, después, despertarla;

parecía una Virgen dormida,

pero estaba muy fría y sin alma.

Puse un ramo de blancos jazmines

donde estaba sus manos cruzadas.

La lloré con un llanto muy suave

y hasta el cielo elevé una plegaria.



¡Pobre novia! Adiós…

English lyrics of the Vals "Mi pobre novia"

Her eyes clouded over like the sky,
and the jasmine of her hands trembled.
I have drunk her warm tears
as I kissed her saintly little face.

In a white lace handkerchief,
she left a rose of blood.
I said to her, “What’s wrong, my love?”
And she said, crying, “It’s nothing!”

On my knees, right beside her bed,
soaking her pillow with tears,
“Don’t leave me to fly to the sky,”
her voice pleaded like glass.

And suddenly, a shadow crossed the room,
searching for her soul,
her eyes lost their shine,
and her hands turned icy.

Poor bride! Neither kisses nor pleas
managed to wake her afterwards;
she seemed like a sleeping Virgin,
but she was very cold and soulless.

I placed a bouquet of white jasmines
where her crossed hands lay.
I mourned her with a gentle crying
and raised a prayer to the heavens.

Poor bride! Farewell…

Mi pobre novia by Sara Rainer

Mi pobre novia is a Tango written by Sara Rainer and composed by Roberto Rufino.



Story behind the Tango Mi pobre novia

The lyrics of “Mi pobre novia” recount the poignant moments leading to the demise of a beloved, as observed through the eyes of a mourner. The song captures the final exchanges and the grievous acceptance of the inevitable death of the singer’s fiancée. Through evocative imagery and an intimate narrative, the tango expresses the depths of love and the pain of untimely loss, portraying the fiancée as both a figure of sanctity and as tragically mortal.



Symbolism of Mi pobre novia

In “Mi pobre novia,” symbolism is richly woven into the lyrics to deepen the emotional resonance. The “ojos de cielo” and “jazmín de sus manos” symbolize the purity and beauty of the fiancée, elevating her to almost divine status. The “rosa de sangre” left on the lace handkerchief symbolizes life slipping away, while the white jasmines placed on her crossed hands in her death signify innocence and mourning. Moments like drinking her “tibias lágrimas” symbolically manifest the raw emotions of sorrow shared in unspoken communion.



Mi pobre novia in historic Context

“Mi pobre novia” was composed in Argentina in 1955, a period marked by political upheaval and cultural shifts in the country. The somber mood of the song could reflect a collective sentiment of loss and disillusionment pervasive during this era. The tango itself serves as a medium of emotional expression, offering a space for communal grieving and reflection within the dance halls that were central to Argentine culture.



Sara Rainer

Sara Rainer is recognized for her evocative tango lyrics that often explore themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.