Mientras sueña Buenos Aires

Mientras sueña Buenos Aires is a Tango written by José Ortega and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1961. The Tango Mientras sueña Buenos Aires is written by José Ortega, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Mientras sueña Buenos Aires with the singer Jorge Valdez.

“While Buenos Aires Dreams,” or “Mientras sueña Buenos Aires” in its original Spanish, is an evocative tale whispered through the soulful strains of its melody. This piece captures the city’s vibrant spirit, as if Buenos Aires breathes in rhythm with the tango’s pulse. It embodies the dreams and stories of countless souls, weaving a tapestry of longing and passion.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Jorge Valdez

Singer

Dante Cortés

Author

José Ortega

Composer

1961/11/6

Date

Jorge Valdez

Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Mientras sueña Buenos Aires

This is the translation of the Tango “Mientras sueña Buenos Aires” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Mientras sueña Buenos Aires” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Mientras sueña Buenos Aires

Un carro con los brazos hacia el cielo,
descansa en un oscuro corralón,
y un perro desconfiado sueña despierto,
como esperando la vuelta del patrón…

La luna, desparrama su luz quieta,
sobre las rejas de un viejo portón,
y en la noche la eterna serenata,
nos llega desde un ronco bandoneón…

Mientras sueña Buenos Aires,
la noche amiga le habla de amor,
y bajo el cielo estrellado,
se escucha el eco de una canción…

Mientras sueña Buenos Aires,
con mis recuerdos, feliz me voy,
por esas calles, cantando un tango,
que me hable de ella y de su amor…

English lyrics of the Tango "Mientras sueña Buenos Aires"

A carriage with arms reaching into the sky,
rests in a dark corral,
and a wary dog dreams awake,
as if waiting for its master’s return…

The moon, scattering its calm light,
over the bars of an old gate,
and in the night the eternal serenade,
comes to us from a hoarse bandoneon…

While Buenos Aires dreams,
the friendly night speaks of love,
and beneath the starry sky,
the echo of a song can be heard…

While Buenos Aires dreams,
with my memories, happily I wander,
through these streets, singing a tango,
that speaks of her and her love…

Mientras sueña Buenos Aires by Dante Cortés

Mientras sueña Buenos Aires is a Tango written by Dante Cortés and composed by José Ortega.

Story behind the Tango Mientras sueña Buenos Aires

The lyrics of “Mientras sueña Buenos Aires” (While Buenos Aires Dreams) capture a serene yet melancholic night scene in Buenos Aires, where the lifeless and the living coexist in a dream-like state. A wagon with its arms raised to the sky stands abandoned, watched over by a wary dog awaiting its master’s return. The moonlight bathes the city, casting a peaceful glow over the scenes of stillness and anticipation. The nightly serenade comes through the sound of a throaty bandoneon, filling the air with its nostalgic tunes. All these elements combine to form a tableau of the city suspended in time, evoking a deep sense of longing and reflection.

Symbolism of Mientras sueña Buenos Aires

The imagery used in the lyrics is rich with symbolism. The “carro con los brazos hacia el cielo” (wagon with its arms towards the sky) represents abandonment yet a certain readiness to be of use again. It suggests resilience and hope amidst desolation. The “desconfiado perro” (wary dog), serves as a loyal sentinel, embodying the enduring spirit of the Argentine people. The moonlight and the ‘ronco bandoneón’ (throaty bandoneon) evoke Buenos Aires’s classic romantic and melancholic atmosphere, highlighting the city’s dual nature of beauty and sorrow.