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Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor)

Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor) is a Vals written by Nino Ravasini and recorded by Rodolfo Biagi in 1940. The Vals Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor) is written by Nino Ravasini, Rodolfo Biagi has recorded Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor) with the singer Jorge Ortiz.
The piece “Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor)” translates to “For a Kiss of Love.” Its melody weaves a tale of passion and longing, where each note captures the essence of yearning for an embrace that transcends words. This musical journey reveals the depths one might explore just to obtain that single, transformative kiss.

Vals

Style

Rodolfo Biagi

Orchestra

Jorge Ortiz

Singer

Enrique Cadícamo

Author

Nino Ravasini

Composer

1940/10/4

Date

Jorge Ortiz
Jorge Ortiz
Rodolfo Biagi
Rodolfo Biagi

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d'amor)

This is the translation of the Vals “Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor)” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor)” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d'amor)

Por un beso de amor
Amada mía,
Mi poema mejor
Escribiría.

Por un beso de amor
Al cielo iría,
¡Ay!, Qué lindo es decir,
Yo me siento morir
Por un beso de amor.

English lyrics of the Vals "Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d'amor)"

For a kiss of love
My beloved,
My finest poem
I would write.

For a kiss of love
To heaven I’d go,
Ah, how lovely to say,
I feel myself dying
For a kiss of love.

Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor) by Enrique Cadícamo

Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor) is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Nino Ravasini.

Story behind the Tango Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor)

The lyrics of “Por un beso de amor” reveal a deep yearning and romantic sentiment, underscoring the profound impact a single act of affection, such as a kiss, can have on a person’s soul. This tango delves into the emotional depths that such a graceful moment can evoke, suggesting that the protagonist would craft his finest poem or even ascend to the heavens all for a single kiss of love. The repetition of “Por un beso de amor” emphasizes the immense value and influence this act holds over the speaker’s heart.

Symbolism of Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor)

Symbolism in this lyrical work is deeply rooted in the hyperbolic expressions used to signify the importance of love and affection. Phrases like “Al cielo iría” (I would go to heaven) encapsulate the heavenly and ethereal experiences associated with true love, suggesting a transcendental quality to affection. Furthermore, “Mi poema mejor” (My best poem) symbolizes the kiss as an ultimate inspiration, highlighting how sublime experiences shape our expressions of creativity and emotion.

Por un beso de amor (Per un bacio d’amor) in Historic Context

Written and recorded in the early 1940s in Argentina, “Por un beso de amor” emerges during a vibrant yet tumultuous era in Latin American history, particularly with the rise of cultural expressions amidst changing political landscapes. During this time, the popularity of tango as an emotive, passionate form of music was at its peak, often reflecting the deep-seated emotional and social currents running through society. In this context, Cadícamo’s tango might be seen as a response to the craving for simplicity and sincerity in an increasingly complex world.

Enrique Cadícamo

Enrique Cadícamo was a prominent Argentine poet and tango lyricist, known for his profound contributions to the genre.