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Nubes de humo (Fume compadre)

Nubes de humo (Fume compadre) is a Tango written by Manuel Jovés and recorded by Carlos di Sarli in NaN. The Tango Nubes de humo (Fume compadre) is written by Manuel Jovés, Carlos di Sarli has recorded Nubes de humo (Fume compadre) with the singer Jorge Durán.
The piece, titled “Nubes de humo (Fume compadre),” or “Clouds of Smoke (Fume, My Friend)” in English, swirls through the air like ghostly apparitions. It speaks of the ephemeral nature of time and emotion, capturing moments that drift and dissolve. The music invites listeners to dance through life’s haze with a familiar, yet melancholic grace.

Tango

Style

Carlos di Sarli

Orchestra

Jorge Durán

Singer

Manuel Romero

Author

Manuel Jovés

Composer

(unknown date)

Date

Jorge Durán
Jorge Durán
Carlos di Sarli
Carlos di Sarli

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Nubes de humo (Fume compadre) recorded by other Orchestras

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Nubes de humo (Fume compadre) – (unknown date) – Carlos di Sarli – Edmundo Rivero
Nubes de humo (Fume compadre) – (unknown date) – Carlos di Sarli – Jorge Duran
Nubes de humo (Fume compadre) – 1972/1/1 – Miguel Calo – Raul Iriarte

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Nubes de humo (Fume compadre)

This is the translation of the Tango “Nubes de humo (Fume compadre)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Nubes de humo (Fume compadre)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Nubes de humo (Fume compadre)

Fume compadre,
fume y charlemos
y mientras fuma recordemos
que con el humo del cigarrillo
ya se nos va la juventud.
Fume compadre,
fume y recuerde,
que yo también recordaré.
¡Con el alma la quería
y un negro día
la abandoné!

Voy sin poderla olvidar,
atormentado por la pena;
ella juró que era buena
y no la quise escuchar.
De nada sirve el guapear
cuando es honda la metida
¡pobrecita, mi querida,
toda la vida
la he de llorar!

Y ahora compadre,
arrepentido,
quiero olvidarla
y no la olvido.
Si hasta parece
que ella se mece
entre las nubes de humo azul.
Fume compadre,
fume y soñemos,
quiero olvidar mi ingratitud
al ver hoy que como el humo
se desvanece la juventud.

English lyrics of the Tango "Nubes de humo (Fume compadre)"

Smoke, my friend,
smoke and let’s talk
and while you smoke, let’s remember
that with the smoke of the cigarette
our youth is fading away.
Smoke, my friend,
smoke and recall,
for I will also remember.
I loved her with all my soul
and one dark day
I left her!

I go, unable to forget her,
tormented by sorrow;
she swore she was true
and I refused to listen.
It’s no use acting tough
when the hurt runs deep.
Poor dear, my beloved,
all my life
I will weep for her!

And now, my friend,
full of regret,
I want to forget her
but can’t let go.
It seems as if
she sways among
the clouds of blue smoke.
Smoke, my friend,
smoke and let’s dream,
I want to forget my unkindness
seeing now how youth
vanishes like smoke.

Nubes de humo (Fume compadre) by

Nubes de humo (Fume compadre) is a Tango written by and composed by Manuel Jovés.

Story behind the Tango Nubes de humo (Fume compadre)

“Nubes de humo (Fume compadre)” weaves a poignant narrative of regret and nostalgia. The lyrics are a conversation between two friends, where one confides in the other about lost love and the passage of time. As they smoke and converse, there’s an air of melancholy that binds them, capturing the fleeting nature of youth and relationships. This tango speaks to the human condition, reflecting a deeper introspection on the choices made and their lasting impacts.

Symbolism of Nubes de humo (Fume compadre)

The recurring imagery of smoke represents both transience and reflection. “Fume compadre, fume y charlemos” suggests a ritualistic companionship, a shared experience of facing past mistakes. Smoke, often ephemeral and elusive, is tied to memories and the fading essence of youth—”con el humo del cigarrillo ya se nos va la juventud.” The act of smoking becomes a metaphor for reminiscing and dissipating guilt, clearly demonstrated in the lines “ella juró que era buena y no la quise escuchar.” The blue smoke is symbolic of both dreams and the haunting memories of lost love.

Nubes de humo (Fume compadre) in historic Context

Written in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this tango echoes the cultural and emotional landscape of its origin. During the early 20th century, Buenos Aires was a melting pot of cultures, where tango emerged as a voice for the working class, often expressing themes of heartache, betrayal, and longing. Post World War I, this melancholy mirrored a global sense of disillusionment. The tango captures the zeitgeist of Buenos Aires, with its vibrant yet tumultuous atmosphere. The lyrics’ emphasis on fleeting youth and irreversible mistakes speaks to a generation affected by rapid social changes and personal loss.

The Composer Manuel Jovés

Manuel Jovés was a renowned composer whose works were integral to the tango genre’s development, weaving emotional depth with intricate musicality.