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Parece un cuento

Parece un cuento is a Tango written by Lalo Etchegoncelay and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1944. The Tango Parece un cuento is written by Lalo Etchegoncelay, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Parece un cuento with the singer Julio Martel.
“Parece un cuento,” which means “It seems like a tale” in English, envelops the listener in a world where reality blurs with fantasy. The melody dances like whispered secrets through the air, spinning stories of romance and longing with each note. Its tune captures the essence of dreams, crafting a narrative that feels both timeless and ethereal.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Julio Martel

Singer

José Rótulo

Author

Lalo Etchegoncelay

Composer

1944/11/23

Date

Julio Martel
Julio Martel
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Parece un cuento

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

Letra del Tango Parece un cuento

Como el cuento que mi madre me contaba,
mientras suave acariciaba con sus manos mi niñez,
de la niña de los ojos verdemar,
con labios de clavel y risa de cristal.
Como el cuento de la bella princesita
que a un galán le prometió dar todo el corazón,
mas después le pagó con engaño
y el cuento de antaño vivimos los dos.

Un día llegaste a mi vida
trayendo la fe de un querer.
Me diste con él la alegría
del sueño de toda mi vida.
Recuerdo de un cuento lejano
tus ojos de mar y tu sonrisa,
igual que el cuento aquel yo te perdí,
iba muriendo la ilusión que me forjé por ti.

English lyrics of the Tango "Parece un cuento"

Like the story that my mother told me,
while gently caressing my childhood with her hands,
of the girl with sea-green eyes,
with carnation lips and crystal laughter.
Like the tale of the beautiful little princess
who promised her heart to a gallant,
but then repaid him with deceit
and we lived the tale of old.

One day you came into my life
bringing the faith of love.
You brought me with it the joy
of the dream of my whole life.
Reminiscence of a distant tale
your sea eyes and your smile,
just like that story I lost you,
the illusion I had built for you was dying.

Parece un cuento by José Rótulo

Parece un cuento is a Tango written by José Rótulo and composed by Lalo Etchegoncelay.


Story behind the Tango Parece un cuento

The lyrics of “Parece un cuento” translate to “It seems like a story” in English, reflecting a narrative of love felt almost as if it were a tale from a book or folklore. The song narrates a person’s experience, paralleling a childhood story told by a mother, which was filled with promise and imagination but ended in disillusionment. This structure of beginning with a cherished memory that evolves into a painful reality is a poignant exploration of love, trust, and disappointment.


Symbolism of Parece un cuento

The lyrical composition incorporates profound symbolism particularly through the connection to childhood stories. Phrases such as “la niña de los ojos verdemar,” symbolizing purity and innocence, and the tragic shift in “mas después le pagó con engaño,” indicating betrayal, encapsulate the transformative journey from naïveté to painful awareness. The use of “un cuento” (a story) as a recurring theme underscores life’s events as sometimes fantastical yet inherently ephemeral, especially in matters of the heart.


Parece un cuento in historic Context

Created in Argentina in 1944 toward the end of World War II, “Parece un cuento” reflects a global sentiment of disillusionment. During this period, Argentina was navigating its own complex political landscapes, and tango often served as an emotional outlet for the populace. The lyrics, embedded with themes of love and betrayal, mirror the broader societal uncertainties and shifting loyalties of the time, providing an intimate look at the personal impacts of these larger collective experiences.


José Rótulo

José Rótulo was a respected lyricist known for his contributions to the Argentine tango scene, with works that often featured deep emotional narratives.