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Naranjo en flor

Naranjo en flor is a Tango written by Virgilio Expósito and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1944. The Tango Naranjo en flor is written by Virgilio Expósito, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Naranjo en flor with the singer Floreal Ruiz.
“Naranjo en flor,” translated to English as “Orange Tree in Bloom,” evokes a sense of beauty and fleeting time. The blossoming orange tree symbolizes the transient nature of love and life’s ephemeral joys, capturing moments that are both vibrant and brief. This tango, whether instrumental or sung, dances through the senses, blending longing with the bittersweet essence of remembered passions.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Floreal Ruiz

Singer

Homero Exposito

Author

Virgilio Expósito

Composer

1944/11/23

Date

Floreal Ruiz
Floreal Ruiz
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Naranjo en flor recorded by other Orchestras

Naranjo en flor recorded by other Orchestras

1944/11/23 – Palomita blanca – Anibal Troilo
1944/11/23 – Cruz de palo – Alfredo De Angelis
1944/11/23 – Parece un cuento – Alfredo De Angelis
1944/11/24 – Amurado – Osvaldo Pugliese
1944/11/24 – Nada mas que un corazon – Osvaldo Pugliese
Naranjo en flor – 1944/11/23 – Anibal Troilo – Floreal Ruiz
Naranjo en flor – 1944/7/18 – Pedro Laurenz – Jorge Linares
Naranjo en flor – 1944/9/21 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Naranjo en flor

This is the translation of the Tango “Naranjo en flor” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Naranjo en flor” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Naranjo en flor

Era más blanda que el agua,
que el agua blanda,
era más fresca que el río,
naranjo en flor.
Y en esa calle de estío,
calle perdida,
dejó un pedazo de vida
y se marchó…

Primero hay que saber sufrir,
después amar, después partir
y al fin andar sin pensamiento…
Perfume de naranjo en flor,
promesas vanas de un amor
que se escaparon con el viento.
Después…¿qué importa el después?
Toda mi vida es el ayer
que me detiene en el pasado,
eterna y vieja juventud
que me ha dejado acobardado
como un pájaro sin luz.

¿Qué le habrán hecho mis manos?
¿Qué le habrán hecho
para dejarme en el pecho
tanto dolor?
Dolor de vieja arboleda,
canción de esquina
con un pedazo de vida,
naranjo en flor.

English lyrics of the Tango "Naranjo en flor"

She was softer than water,
than gentle water,
she was fresher than the river,
orange blossom.
And in that summer street,
lost street,
she left a piece of her life
and she departed…

First, you must learn to suffer,
then to

Naranjo en flor by Virgilio Expósito

Naranjo en flor is a Tango written by Homero Expósito and composed by Virgilio Expósito.

Story behind the Tango Naranjo en flor

“Naranjo en flor,” composed by Virgilio Expósito with lyrics by Homero Expósito, brings forth the poignant tale of love and loss. The lyrics are filled with nostalgia and longing, capturing the bittersweet essence of bygone days. The protagonist reflects on a past love with vivid imagery and emotional depth. The streets where they walked together have become a haunting reminder of the past, often depicted through metaphors like “un pedazo de vida” (a piece of life) left behind.

Symbolism of Naranjo en flor

The “naranjo en flor” or “orange blossom” is a recurring symbol throughout the lyrics. It represents the fleeting beauty and freshness of youth and love, alluding to how these elements are ephemeral, much like the delicate flower itself. Key phrases like “perfume de naranjo en flor” (perfume of orange blossom) evoke a sensory memory, while “promesas vanas de un amor” (vain promises of love) express the emptiness left behind when such love dissipates “con el viento” (with the wind). The orange blossom, traditionally linked to innocence and fertility, here symbolizes lost opportunities and the inevitable passage of time.

Naranjo en flor in historic Context

The tango was composed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1944, a period marked by political and social changes. This context influences its themes of nostalgia and melancholy, as the city thrived culturally amidst tensions of war and change. Buenos Aires was a hub of tango music and was greatly influenced by themes of urban nostalgia and the lives of immigrants who longed for their distant homelands. This tango captures these sentiments, with the lyricist’s personal sense of loss and yearning reflecting broader societal feelings.

About Homero Expósito

Homero Expósito was a notable Argentine poet and lyricist, famed for his evocative and deeply emotional tango lyrics. He collaborated frequently with his brother Virgilio Expósito, leaving a lasting impact on the genre of tango with his poignant storytelling.