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Muchacha (2)

Muchacha (2) is a Vals written by Félix Lípesker and recorded by Osvaldo Fresedo in 1942. The Vals Muchacha (2) is written by Félix Lípesker, Osvaldo Fresedo has recorded Muchacha (2) with the singer Oscar Serpa.
“Muchacha (2),” or “Young Girl (2)” in English, is a soulful dance between innocence and a world that spins with complexity. The title suggests a second look, a deeper exploration of youthful spirit amid life’s fervent rhythms. It hints at rekindling the fire of a bygone era, where dreams danced freely to the syncopated beats of reality.

Vals

Style

Osvaldo Fresedo

Orchestra

Oscar Serpa

Singer

Homero Manzi

Author

Félix Lípesker

Composer

1942/7/17

Date

Oscar Serpa
Oscar Serpa
Osvaldo Fresedo
Osvaldo Fresedo

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Muchacha (2)

This is the translation of the Vals “Muchacha (2)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Muchacha (2)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Muchacha (2)

Muchacha, me han dicho
Que sufres de amor,
Que a veces muy sola
Te han visto llorar.
Que pasas las tardes
Detrás del balcón,
Leyendo las cartas
De aquel que no está.

Qué importa, muchacha
Si un día se fue,
Sin causa de enojo
Sin causa de adiós.
Muchacha, la tarde
Se ha puesto a llover,
Cerrá, cerrá
El balcón…

No sigas triste
Buena muchacha,
No te conformes
Al desengaño.
Ahoga ese llanto
Que todo pasa,
Pasan las penas
Como los años.

Falsas promesas
Versos mentidos,
Cartas lejanas
Besos perdidos.
Todo, muchacha
Se irá al olvido,
Cuando otro nombre
Te haga soñar.

English lyrics of the Vals "Muchacha (2)"

Girl, I’ve been told
You suffer from love,
That sometimes alone
They’ve seen you cry.
You spend the afternoons
Behind the balcony,
Reading the letters
Of the one who’s not here.

What does it matter, girl,
If one day he left,
With no reason to be angry,
No reason to say goodbye.
Girl, the evening
Has started to rain,
Close, close,
The balcony…

Don’t keep being sad,
Good girl,
Don’t resign yourself
To disillusion.
Drown that sorrow,
Everything passes,
Sorrows pass
Like the years.

False promises,
Lies in verses,
Distant letters,
Lost kisses.
All, girl,
Will be forgotten,
When another name
Makes you dream.

Muchacha (2) by Homero Manzi

Muchacha (2) is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Félix Lípesker.



Story behind the Tango Muchacha (2)

“Muchacha” depicts the poignant narrative of a young woman suffering from a broken heart, grappling with the memories of a love that has departed. The lyrics narrate her solitude and the tears she secretly sheds, emphasizing her emotional turmoil. As she spends her evenings behind the balcony, immersed in the letters from her absent lover, the song captures her yearning and loss. Descriptive lyrics, such as observing her crying and secluded behind her balcony, paint a vivid picture of her emotional state.



Symbolism of Muchacha (2)

Homero Manzi’s lyrics carry rich symbolic weight, intertwining themes of love, disappointment, and healing. The element of “cartas” (letters) symbolizes the tangible remnants of a past relationship, serving as a bridge between her current pain and her memories. Rain is a recurring metaphor in tango lyrics, often symbolizing cleansing or a shift; here, it signals the transition from clinging to past emotions towards a future of new possibilities. The advice to close the balcony not just symbolizes shutting off the past but also marks a practical step toward emotional recovery—suggesting that she shield herself not just from physical but emotional storms.



Muchacha (2) in Historic Context

Recorded in 1942 during an era marked by global upheaval and personal struggles, “Muchacha,” alongside many tangos of the period, mirrors the melancholy and nostalgia prevalent in Argentine society. The period saw Argentina visibly affected by global events such as World War II, although not directly involved, influencing cultural outputs with themes of loss and longing. Manzi’s work often captured the essence of the Buenos Aires landscape and its people, reflecting the collective sentiment of his time through the individual stories he portrayed in his tangos.



Homero Manzi

Homero Manzi was a renowned Argentine tango lyricist, known for his poignant and evocative lyrics that captured the soul of Buenos Aires and the complexities of urban life.