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Perla fina

Perla fina is a Tango written by Norberto Omar and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1957. The Tango Perla fina is written by Norberto Omar, Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Perla fina with the singer Jorge Maciel.
“Perla Fina,” or “Fine Pearl” in English, evokes the image of a precious gem, flawlessly polished and uniquely radiant. This piece of music mirrors the elegance and mystique of a tango, where each note is a dance step woven with grace and allure. It captures the essence of beauty, delicately fragile yet enduringly powerful, like a pearl in the depths of the ocean.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Jorge Maciel

Singer

Vicente Vladimiro Vega

Author

Norberto Omar

Composer

1957/12/18

Date

Jorge Maciel
Jorge Maciel
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Perla fina

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

Letra del Tango Perla fina

Muchachita, que en la hoguera

De locas y vanas pasiones,

Quemaste tus ilusiones

Que ya nunca volverán.

Quisiste alcanzar el cielo

Pero tus alas doradas,

No te sirvieron de nada

Después de tanto dolor.



Muchachita, quién diría

Que tus sueños de mujer,

Rodarían, rodarían

En el loco cabaret.

Hoy te llaman “Perlafina”

Quien te ha visto y quien te ve,

Como te cambió la vida

No sos la misma de ayer.



Al pasar, de mañanita

Luciendo alegre y coqueta,

Eras la linda pebeta

Que aun llevo en el corazón.

English lyrics of the Tango "Perla fina"

Little girl, in the bonfire
Of crazy and vain passions,
You burned your dreams
That will never return.

You wanted to reach the sky
But your golden wings,
Were of no use to you
After so much pain.

Little girl, who would say
That your feminine dreams,
Would roll and roll
In the crazy cabaret.

Today they call you “Perlafina”
Who has seen you and who sees you now,
How life has changed you,
You are not the same as yesterday.

When passing, in the early morning
Looking cheerful and flirty,
You were the pretty girl
That I still carry in my heart.

Perla fina by Vicente Vladimiro Vega

Perla fina is a Tango written by Vicente Vladimiro Vega and composed by Norberto Omar.



Story behind the Tango Perla fina

The lyrics of “Perla fina” depict the poignant journey of a young woman, referred to as ‘muchachita’, whose dreams and aspirations are eroded amidst the harsh realities of life. The narrative follows her transformation from an innocent girl with dreams of reaching the skies to someone who is recognized and referred to as “Perlafina” in the dim lights of a cabaret. The text mourns the loss of her youthful illusions and reflects on the dramatic changes in her life.



Symbolism of Perla fina

The phrase “Perla fina,” translating to “fine pearl” in English, serves as a powerful metaphor. Pearls, often associated with purity and preciousness, here ironically comment on the transformation and eventual degradation of the protagonist’s life and dreams. The symbolic interplay suggests that despite retaining a facade of beauty and allure, the underlying reality can be less than ideal, much like a pearl which is beautiful to behold but formed through hardship and irritation.



Perla fina in historic Context

Recorded in 1957, a significant era in Argentina marked by political and economic transitions, “Perla fina” mirrors the shifting social dynamics notably impacting the youth and women. The tango, an expressive outlet deeply embedded in Argentine culture, often served as a poignant commentary on everyday struggles and societal changes. In this context, the trajectory of “muchachita” could be seen as reflective of the broader disillusions faced by many during this era, as traditional values and hopes confronted modern realities and hardship.



Vicente Vladimiro Vega

Vicente Vladimiro Vega was a renowned Argentine author known for capturing the essence of Buenos Aires life through his lyrics, deeply rooted in the cultural milieu of his time.