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Naranjo en flor

Naranjo en flor is a Tango written by Virgilio Expósito and recorded by Pedro Laurenz in 1944. The Tango Naranjo en flor is written by Virgilio Expósito, Pedro Laurenz has recorded Naranjo en flor with the singer Jorge Linares.
“Naranjo en Flor,” or “Orange Blossom in Bloom,” paints a vivid picture of tender beauty and fleeting love. The title evokes the delicate moment when blossoms open, fleeting yet unforgettable, much like cherished memories of passion and yearning. Through each note, it captures the essence of life’s impermanence and the poignant sweetness of nostalgia.

Tango

Style

Pedro Laurenz

Orchestra

Jorge Linares

Singer

Homero Expósito

Author

Virgilio Expósito

Composer

1944/7/18

Date

Jorge Linares
Jorge Linares
Pedro Laurenz
Pedro Laurenz

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Naranjo en flor recorded by other Orchestras

Naranjo en flor recorded by other Orchestras

1944/7/18 – Corazon que me maltratas – Pedro Laurenz
1944/7/19 – Munequita – Angel d-Agostino
1944/7/19 – Todos te quieren – Angel d-Agostino
1944/7/20 – Champagne tango – Carlos di Sarli
1944/7/20 – La abandone y no sabia – 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,
softer water,
she was cooler than the river,
orange tree in bloom.
And on that summer street,
lost street,
she left a piece of life
and she left…

First, you must know how to suffer,
then love, then leave
and at last walk without thought…
Scent of orange tree in bloom,
vain promises of a love
that have escaped with the wind.
After… what does the afterwards matter?
All my life is the yesterday
that keeps me in the past,
eternal and old youth
that left me cowed
like a bird without light.

What did my hands do to her?
What have they done
to leave me with such pain in my chest?
Pain of old grove,
corner song
with a piece of life,
orange tree in bloom.

Naranjo en flor by Homero 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’ presents a deeply emotional narrative set in the backdrop of an idyllic, yet evanescent, Argentine summer. The lyrics describe an intense yet fleeting romantic encounter likened to the brief blossoming of an orange tree. The heartache and nostalgic tone in the words recall a love that was as transient as it was intense, leaving a lingering sense of loss and longing. The narrator reflects on sacrificing old joys for moments of pleasure that eventually escape with the wind, emphasizing a life stuck in past memories.



Symbolism of Naranjo en flor

The ‘orange tree in bloom’ (naranjo en flor) represents the brief and beautiful moment when love is at its peak before it fades away. This imagery conveys growth, beauty, and a swift demise akin to the ephemeral nature of the narrator’s love life. Phrases like ‘perfume de naranjo en flor’ evoke the sensory richness of those fleeting moments and symbolize promises unfulfilled, akin to the fleeting scent of blossoms caught by the breeze. The repeated references to the aroma highlight how past moments linger in memory, yet are unattainable in the present.



Naranjo en flor in historic Context

Written in 1944, Argentina was immersed in a period of significant social and political changes. The tango emerged during the Golden Age of Tango (1935-1952), a time when the genre became deeply intertwined with Argentine national identity. ‘Naranjo en flor’ embodies the melancholic spirit of tango that offers an outlet for expressing the collective melancholy and personal nostalgia, mixed with the socio-political uncertainties of the time.



Homero Expósito

Homero Expósito was one of Argentina’s most prominent tango lyricists, known for his poetic style and deep emotional insight, which contributed significantly to the tango repertoire during its golden era.