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Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)

Pobre flor (Primera ilusión) is a Vals written by Luis Mottolese and recorded by José Basso in 1986. The Vals Pobre flor (Primera ilusión) is written by Luis Mottolese, José Basso has recorded Pobre flor (Primera ilusión) with the singer Eduardo Borda.
“Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)” translates to “Poor Flower (First Illusion)” in English. This evocative title suggests the fragility and fleeting nature of first loves and early dreams, much like a delicate flower that wilts too soon. The music carries a wistful longing, echoing the bittersweet beauty of ephemeral hopes that touch the heart fleetingly.

Vals

Style

José Basso

Orchestra

Eduardo Borda

Singer

Víctor Feliciano Spíndola

Author

Luis Mottolese

Composer

1986/1/1

Date

Eduardo Borda
Eduardo Borda
José Basso
José Basso

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Pobre flor (Primera ilusión) recorded by other Orchestras

Pobre flor (Primera ilusión) recorded by other Orchestras

1986/1/1 – Amigos que yo quiero – Jose Basso
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Pobre flor (Primera ilusion) – 1946/1/7 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante
Pobre flor (Primera ilusion) – 1986/1/1 – Jose Basso – Eduardo Borda

Lyrics Translation of the Vals Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)

This is the translation of the Vals “Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)

Tú quieres más el mar,
me dijo con dolor
y el cristal de su voz se quebró.
Recuerdo su mirar
con luz de anochecer
y esta frase como una obsesión:
‘Tienes que elegir entre tu mar y mi amor’.
Yo le dije: ‘No’
y ella dijo: ‘Adiós’.
Su nombre era Margó,
llevaba boina azul y
en su pecho colgaba una cruz.

Mar…
Mar, hermano mío…
Mar…
En tu inmensidad
hundo con mi barco carbonero
mi destino prisionero
y mi triste soledad.
Mar…
Yo no tengo a nadie.
Mar…
Ya ni tengo amor.
Sé que cuando al puerto llegue un día
esperando no estará Margó.

Mi pena es tempestad
que azota el corazón
con el viento feroz del dolor.
Jamás la olvidaré
y siempre escucharé
sus palabras como una obsesión:
‘Tienes que elegir entre tu mar y mi amor’.
Triste, dije: ‘No’
y escuché su adiós…
Su nombre era Margó,
llevaba boina azul
y en su pecho colgaba una cruz.

English lyrics of the Vals "Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)"

You love the sea more,
she told me in pain,
and the glass of her voice cracked.
I remember her gaze
with the light of dusk
and this phrase like an obsession:
‘You must choose between your sea and my love.’
I told her ‘No,’
and she said ‘Goodbye.’
Her name was Margó,
she wore a blue beret,
and a cross hung on her chest.

Sea…
Sea, my brother…
Sea…
In your vastness,
I sink with my coal ship,
my captive fate,
and my sad loneliness.
Sea…
I have no one,
Sea…
I no longer have love.
I know when I arrive at the port one day,
Margó will not be waiting.

My sorrow is a storm
that lashes my heart
with the fierce wind of pain.
I will never forget her,
and I will always hear
her words like an obsession:
‘You must choose between your sea and my love.’
Sadly, I said ‘No,’
and heard her goodbye…
Her name was Margó,
she wore a blue beret,
and a cross hung on her chest.

Pobre flor (Primera ilusión) by Víctor Feliciano Spíndola

Pobre flor (Primera ilusión) is a Tango written by Víctor Feliciano Spíndola and composed by Luis Mottolese.


Story behind the Tango Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)

The lyrics of “Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)” depict a poignant tale of love and sacrifice. The central character is torn between his love for the sea and his romantic love for a woman named Margó. Ultimately, he chooses the sea, a decision that leads to a painful parting. The recurring phrase “Tienes que elegir entre tu mar y mi amor” (You have to choose between your sea and my love) encapsulates the core conflict of the lyrics, presenting a dramatic choice between passion and duty.


Symbolism of Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)

The sea in these lyrics symbolizes freedom and destiny, often portrayed as a powerful and uncontrollable force in literature and poetry. It represents the protagonist’s true nature and perhaps his professional calling, which he cannot abandon even for love. Margó’s repeated phrase resonates as an echo of inevitable loss and the decisions one must sometimes make between personal happiness and a higher calling. Her blue beret and the cross hanging on her chest might symbolize her purity and the sacrificial nature of her love, similar to the themes often explored in religious or spiritual contexts.


Pobre flor (Primera ilusión) in historic Context

Released in 1986, “Pobre flor (Primera ilusión)” was written in a period of Argentine history marked by a return to democracy after years of military dictatorship. This era was characterized by a collective introspection about identity, choices, and moral values, which is mirrored in the song’s themes of choice and sacrifice. The historical and geographical context of Argentina, with its vast coastlines and maritime culture, also profoundly shapes the narrative, embedding a deep connection with the sea that is both literal and metaphorical.


Víctor Feliciano Spíndola

Víctor Feliciano Spíndola was known as an Argentine poet and lyricist, noted for his contributions to the genre of tango.