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Ojos maulas

Ojos maulas is a Tango written by Luis Bernstein and recorded by Carlos Gardel in 1931. The Tango Ojos maulas is written by Luis Bernstein, Carlos Gardel has recorded Ojos maulas with the singer Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Domingo Julio Vivas.
“Ojos Maulas,” meaning “Deceptive Eyes” in English, captures the essence of a gaze that beguiles and betrays. It is a dance of shadows and light, where every glance conceals a hidden truth or false promise. Within the music’s haunting notes, one can sense the tension between allure and caution, as each melody weaves a tale of enchantment and treachery.

Tango

Style

Carlos Gardel

Orchestra

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Domingo Julio Vivas

Singer

Alfredo Faustino Roldán

Author

Luis Bernstein

Composer

1931/10/27

Date

Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Domingo Julio Vivas
Guit. Guillermo Barbieri, Ángel Domingo Riverol, Domingo Julio Vivas
Carlos Gardel
Carlos Gardel

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Ojos maulas recorded by other Orchestras

Ojos maulas recorded by other Orchestras

1931/10/27 – Madreselva (La polla) – Carlos Gardel
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1931/10/26 – La serenata de ayer – Orquesta Tipica Victor
Ojos maulas – 1947/1/28 – Osvaldo Pugliese – Roberto Chanel
Ojos maulas – 1931/10/27 – Carlos Gardel – Guit. Guillermo Barbieri
Angel Domingo Riverol
Domingo Julio Vivas

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Ojos maulas

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

Letra del Tango Ojos maulas

Lloran las guitarras con suaves acordes

arden los fogones su luz de ilusión,

y hay dos ojos maulas que miran traidores,

a un mozo tostao más lindo que el sol.

Él sabe el misterio que guarda en el pecho

la infiel paisanita que lo trastornó

y canta empañado de pena sus versos,

los tristes recuerdos de un día de amor.



Fue una mañanita te acordás mi china,

cuando la puntita del sol asomó

te encontré solita, allá en la cocina,

vos me diste un beso y mil te di yo.

Te acordás mi china que amor nos juramos

y nos abrazamos con alma y pasión,

y después que pronto se hicieron cenizas

las dulces caricias de aquella ilusión.



Escucha mis quejas y luego decime,

sin han habido causas pa’ hacerme traición

y dejar que sufra y así me resigne

maneando los gritos de mi corazón.

Pero que voy a hacerle si se marchitaron

las lindas violetas que un día te di

y al dirse los pobres en mi alma dejaron

un puñao de angustias que gimen así.

English lyrics of the Tango "Ojos maulas"

The guitars weep with gentle chords,
the fires gleam with their light of illusion,
and there are two sly eyes that treacherously watch
a sun-bronzed youth, lovelier than the sun.

He knows the secret kept in the chest
of the unfaithful country girl who threw him into turmoil,
and he sings, clouded by sorrow, his verses,
the sad memories of a day of love.

It was a morning, remember, my darling,
when the tip of the sun peered through,
I found you alone, there in the kitchen,
you gave me one kiss, and I gave you a thousand.
Remember, my darling, the love we swore,
and how we embraced with soul and passion,
and how soon they turned to ashes
the sweet caresses of that illusion.

Listen to my complaints and then tell me,
if there were reasons for betrayal,
to let me suffer and thus resign myself,
suppressing the cries of my heart.
But what can I do if the beautiful violets have withered,
the ones I gave you one day,
and as they left, the poor things left in my soul
a handful of anguishes that moan like this.

Ojos maulas by Alfredo Faustino Roldán

Ojos maulas is a Tango written by Alfredo Faustino Roldán and composed by Luis Bernstein.



Story behind the Tango Ojos maulas

Ojos maulas, a narrative set within the Argentinean culture, reflects an intense tale of love, betrayal, and sorrow. The song tells the story of a “mozo tostao” (a charming, sun-kissed young man) betrayed by a deceitful beloved with “ojos maulas” (dishonest eyes). The quintessentially melancholic tone of Tango, amplified through the imagery of crying guitars and dimly lit stoves, sets a scene soaked in nostalgia and heartache. The protagonist recalls a poignant memory of sincere love promised in a kitchen at dawn, which eventually turned to ashes, leaving a deep scar of betrayal.



Symbolism of Ojos maulas

The phrase “ojos maulas” symbolizes deceit and betrayal, critical themes of the Tango. It suggests that the eyes, typically windows to the soul, here mask deception. The literal translation of “ojos maulas” to English would be “cheating eyes” or “false eyes.” The recurrence of natural imagery like the sunrise and violets further emphasizes the lost purity and beauty of love, contrasted sharply by the darkness introduced by betrayal. Violets, tender and delicate, symbolize what was once a flourishing love now wilted and left as nothing but a source of persistent sorrow, captured through the “puñao de angustias” (handful of agonies).



Ojos maulas in historical context

Authored in 1931 Argentina, “Ojos maulas” emerged during an era rich with the cultural blossoming of Tango, which typically communicated themes of unrequited love, social issues, and deep human emotions. The period was marked by societal shifts, and Tango was often an outlet for expressing the angst and transformation witnessed by ordinary people. Set against this backdrop, the song uses the personal grief of a lover wronged to mirror the broader sense of melancholy and displacement felt by many during the tumultuous times.



Alfredo Faustino Roldán

Alfredo Faustino Roldán was a notable Argentine lyricist who made significant contributions to the world of Tango, capturing the spirit and emotions of early 20th century Argentina through his poignant lyrics.