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Misa de once

Misa de once is a Tango written by Juan José Guichandut and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1940. The Tango Misa de once is written by Juan José Guichandut, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Misa de once with the singer Jorge Ortiz.
“Misa de Once,” or “Mass of Eleven” in English, carries a depth of spiritual and temporal significance. It suggests a harmonious convergence, where the ethereal cadence of reverence meets the grounded rhythm of urban life, perhaps in the form of a Tango. This piece intertwines the sacred hour with the melancholy allure of longing, creating an evocative dance of soul and time.

Tango

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Jorge Ortiz

Singer

Armando Tagini

Author

Juan José Guichandut

Composer

1940/10/15

Date

Jorge Ortiz
Jorge Ortiz
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Misa de once recorded by other Orchestras

Misa de once recorded by other Orchestras

1940/10/15 – Marcas – Rodolfo Biagi
1940/10/9 – La clavada – Juan D-Arienzo
1940/10/9 – Yo tambien – Juan D-Arienzo
1940/10/8 – Shusheta (El aristocrata) – Carlos di Sarli
1940/10/8 – Volver a sonar – Carlos di Sarli
Misa de once – 1940/10/15 – Rodolfo Biagi – Jorge Ortiz
Misa de once – 1949/10/14 – Alfredo De Angelis – Julio Martel
Misa de once – 1929/9/11 – Roberto Firpo – Teofilo Ibanez

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Misa de once

This is the translation of the Tango “Misa de once” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Misa de once” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Misa de once

Entonces tu tenías diez y ocho primaveras,
yo veinte y el tesoro preciado de cantar…
En un colegio adusto vivías prisionera
y sólo los domingos salías a pasear.
Del brazo de la abuela llegabas a la misa,
airosa y deslumbrante de gracia juvenil
y yo te saludaba con mi mejor sonrisa,
que tu correspondías, con además gentil.

Voces de bronce
llamando a misa de once…
¡Cuantas promesas galanas
cantaron graves campanas
en las floridas mañanas
de mi dorada ilusión!
Y eché a rodar por el mundo
mi afán de glorias y besos
y sólo traigo, al regreso,
cansancio en el corazón.

No sé si era pecado decirte mis ternuras
allí, frente a la imagen divina de Jesús…
Lo cierto es que era el mundo sendero de venturas
y por aquel sendero tu amor era la luz.
Hoy te dirá otro labio la cálida y pausada
palabra emocionada, que pide y jura amor,
en tanto que mi alma, la enferma desahuciada,
solloza en la ventana del sueño evocador.

Nostalgias del corazón.
¡Magnolias, menta y cedrón!

English lyrics of the Tango "Misa de once"

Then you were eighteen springs young,
I was twenty with the treasured gift to sing…
In a stern school you lived captive,
and only on Sundays, you went out for a stroll.
Arm in arm with your grandmother, to mass, you would go,
graceful and dazzling with youthful charm,
and I would greet you with my best smile,
which you returned with gentle kindness.

Voices of bronze
calling to the eleven o’clock mass…
How many gallant promises
did the deep bells sing
on the flower-laden mornings
of my golden delusion!
And I set off into the world
with a desire for glories and kisses
and all I bring back,
is weariness in my heart.

I don’t know if it was a sin to say my tender words
there, before the holy image of Jesus…
What is certain is that the world was a pathway of wonders,
and on that path, your love was the light.
Today another’s lips will tell you the warm, measured
words filled with emotion, that beg, that vow love,
while my soul, the hopeless invalid,
weeps at the window of reminiscent dreams.

Heartfelt yearnings.
Magnolias, mint, and lemon verbena!

Misa de once by Armando Tagini

Misa de once is a Tango written by Armando Tagini and composed by Juan José Guichandut.



Story behind the Tango Misa de once

“Misa de once” translates to “Eleven o’clock Mass” in English. The lyrics narrate a poignant tale of youthful love and longing, woven around the ritual of attending a Sunday mass. The speaker recalls a time when he was twenty years old and deeply infatuated with a girl who was eighteen. She attended a strict school and was only allowed to go out on Sundays, which she spent attending mass with her grandmother. The speaker’s cherished memory centers on their encounters during these masses, where their smiles would subtly convey their mutual affection.



Symbolism of Misa de once

The song is rich in religious and romantic symbolism, intermingling both in a delicate balance where love, faith, and nostalgia converge. Phrases like “Voces de bronce llamando a misa de once” (Bronze voices calling to the eleven o’clock mass) symbolize the resonant church bells that not only call to a religious gathering but also to a rendezvous of hearts. These bells, with their “grave songs,” hint at both the deep solemnity of the occasion and the profound promises of youth — promises that are as florid as the “mornings of my golden illusion.” The contrast between youth’s aspirations (“my zeal for glory and kisses”) and the weariness of reality (“and I only bring back, upon return, tiredness in the heart”) poignantly captures a common human experience of aging and disillusionment.



Misa de once in historic Context

Composed in 1940 by Armando Tagini, “Misa de once” reflects the societal norms and romantic ideals of Argentina during the early 20th century. During this time, religious observances played a crucial social role and were often the backdrop against which many personal and communal interactions unfolded. The mention of specific botanical imagery like “Magnolias, mint and citron” not only details the scents associated with the region and period but also evokes the sensory memories that lace old affections, blending natural beauty with the sweet pang of nostalgia.



Armando Tagini

Armando Tagini was an esteemed Argentine lyricist, known for his deep emotional engagement and poetic approach to Tango lyrics. His works often explore themes of love, nostalgia, and the human condition.