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No vuelvas María

No vuelvas María is a Vals written by Juan Larenza and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1950. The Vals No vuelvas María is written by Juan Larenza, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded No vuelvas María with the singer Carlos Dante.
“No vuelvas María,” translated to English as “Don’t Return, María,” is a haunting refrain echoing through the notes. The piece captures a tale of lingering memories, where the past’s allure pulls at the heartstrings but implores restraint. María represents a bittersweet longing, a symbol of love’s fleeting whispers calling from a time best left undisturbed.

Vals

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Cátulo Castillo

Author

Juan Larenza

Composer

1950/4/16

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals No vuelvas María

This is the translation of the Vals “No vuelvas María” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “No vuelvas María” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals No vuelvas María

¡María!
no vuelvas María,
que nada ha quedado
de aquella alegría
que honrado te dí.
¡María!
no vuelvas María,
que solo hallarías
el eco cansado
de un vals para tí.

!María!,
no vuelvas María,
trayéndome ingrata
la mancha escarlata
de tu frenesí.
!María!
si llega ese día,
no sé que sería,
María, de mí.

¡María!
creyéndote mía,
te daba el sincero
cariño primero
que fue mi ilusión.
¡No vuelvas!
que ya no te quiero,
¡María, María!
de mi corazón.

English lyrics of the Vals "No vuelvas María"

Maria!
do not return, Maria,
for nothing remains
of that joy
I gave you honorably.
Maria!
do not return, Maria,
for you would only find
the weary echo
of a waltz for you.

Maria!
do not return, Maria,
bringing me ungratefully
the scarlet stain
of your frenzy.
Maria!
if that day comes,
I don’t know what would become,
Maria, of me.

Maria!
believing you were mine,
I gave you the sincere
first love
that was my dream.
Do not return!
for I no longer love you,
Maria, Maria!
of my heart.

No vuelvas María by Cátulo Castillo

No vuelvas María is a Tango written by Cátulo Castillo and composed by Juan Larenza.



Story behind the Tango No vuelvas María

The song “No vuelvas María” speaks of a poignant plea from a person to their past lover, María, urging her not to return. The lyrics reflect a blend of nostalgia, pain, and finality. As the narrator recalls the earnest love and joy given, he contrasts it with what remains—an echo of a waltz meant for her, symbolizing the memories of their past relationship that continue to linger but are no longer alive. The repetition of María’s name emphasises the deep personal connection and the mixed emotions experienced by the narrator.



Symbolism of No vuelvas María

The recurring use of the phrase “No vuelvas María” serves as a strong refrain, underlining the central theme of heartbreak and the severing of ties. The “eco cansado de un vals para tí” symbolizes the remnants of a once vibrant love now tired and faded, much like the worn-out echo of a waltz. Additionally, the reference to the “mancha escarlata de tu frenesí” might symbolize the deep scars left by María’s purported wild actions, painting her passion in vivid, yet dark tones.



No vuelvas María in historic Context

Created in 1950s Argentina, “No vuelvas María” emerged during a politically and socially dynamic era in Argentine history. The 1950s were marked by the rise of figures like Juan Perón and the accompanying cultural shifts. Tangos from this era often reflect the intensity and turbulence of the time, weaving personal narratives into broader societal upheavals. This tango, with its themes of lost love and longing, can be seen as a reflection of the nostalgic yearning for a simpler, more optimistic past that was present in the collective Argentine sentiment during a period of rapid change.



Cátulo Castillo

Cátulo Castillo was a prominent Argentine tango lyricist and poet, known for his profound and emotionally rich compositions.