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Primer beso

Primer beso is a Vals written by Carlos Dante and recorded by Francini-Pontier in 1948. The Vals Primer beso is written by Carlos Dante, Francini-Pontier has recorded Primer beso with the singer Raúl Berón.
“Primer beso,” or “First Kiss” in English, captures the tender moment when two souls meet in a gentle yet electric exchange. It is a dance of curiosity and longing, woven together in a tapestry of unspoken promises. The music sways like whispers in the moonlight, each note a heartbeat echoing the thrill of newfound affection.

Vals

Style

Francini-Pontier

Orchestra

Raúl Berón

Singer

Héctor Gagliardi

Author

Carlos Dante

Composer

1948/2/4

Date

Raúl Berón
Raúl Berón
Francini-Pontier
Francini-Pontier

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Lyrics Translation of the Vals Primer beso

This is the translation of the Vals “Primer beso” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Primer beso” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Primer beso

Yo tuve una novia, hace mucho tiempo

Y a pesar del tiempo, nunca la olvidé,

Una novia buena, un amor de barrio

Ella, quince años y yo dieciséis.



Sus ojazos verdes, de mirar dormido

Me pidieron “pido” cuando la besé,

Y mirando al cielo, salpicao de estrellas

Al ladito de ella, mudo me quedé.



Era el primer beso que daba en la vida

El que no se olvida ni se vuelve a dar,

Mi pecho saltaba, de emoción me ahogaba

No le dije nada, de qué le iba a hablar.



Después caminamos contando baldosas

De mi amor, mimosa, se sintió mujer,

Yo era un mocoso pero qué importaba

No sabía nada, eso era querer.



Después, lo de siempre, yo dejé la novia

Fui tras otras glorias y olvidé su amor,

Por eso las calles del barrio, dormidas

Me llenan la vida de amargo dolor.



A veces quisiera volver a encontrarla

De nuevo esperarla al lao del buzón,

Mirarla que llega con esa sonrisa

Como un divisa de tul, de ilusión.



Entonces recuerdo, el tiempo pasado

Tal vez se ha casado y será feliz,

Yo sigo la vida que siempre he llevado

Me escuchan callados… si es para reír.

English lyrics of the Vals "Primer beso"

I had a girlfriend, a long time ago
Despite the passage of time, I never forgot her,
A good girlfriend, a neighborhood love
She, fifteen years old, and I sixteen.

Her big green eyes, with a sleepy gaze
Asked for “please” when I kissed her,
And looking at the sky, sprinkled with stars
Next to her, I stood, speechless.

It was the first kiss I gave in life
The one you never forget nor give again,
My chest was jumping, I choked with emotion
I said nothing to her, what was there to talk about?

Then we walked, counting tiles
With my love, dainty, she felt like a woman,
I was just a kid but what did it matter
I knew nothing, that was love.

Later, as usual, I left the girlfriend
Chased other glories and forgot her love,
That’s why the streets of the neighborhood, asleep
Fill my life with bitter pain.

Sometimes I wish to meet her again
To wait for her again beside the mailbox,
To see her arriving with that smile
Like a banner of tulle, of illusion.

Then I remember, the time that passed
Perhaps she has married and is happy,
I continue the life I have always led
They listen to me in silence… if it’s to laugh.

Primer beso by Héctor Gagliardi

Primer beso is a Tango written by Héctor Gagliardi and composed by Carlos Dante.


Story behind the Tango Primer beso

“Primer beso” or “First Kiss” in English, narrates a nostalgic tale of a man reflecting on his past relationship with a young woman from his neighborhood. Sharing his first kiss with her at the ages of sixteen and fifteen, respectively, this profound moment is etched in his memory as the pivotal point of his youth. The lyrics traverse through their innocent love to eventual separation as the protagonist moves on to other endeavors and relationships, leaving behind the poignant memory of their love.


Symbolism of Primer beso

The tango is rife with symbolism that accentuates the depth of first love and the pain of nostalgia. The “ojazos verdes, de mirar dormido” symbolizes not only the vividness of the girl’s features but also the enchanting yet naive perspective through which they viewed each other. The act of walking and “contando baldosas” (counting tiles) while holding hands embodies a journey of young love, each step representing a shared moment in time. Ultimately, the narrator’s reflections on the inability to return to or recreate those moments underscore the ephemeral nature of first love and the lingering bittersweetness of memories.


Primer beso in historic Context

“Primer beso” was recorded on February 4, 1948, a period marked by post-war socio-economic recovery and transformation in Argentina. The tango culture during this time served as an emotional outlet and a form of expression for the working class. The nostalgic tone of the lyrics and the theme of irretrievable love reflect the societal longing for simpler, pre-war times. Moreover, the setting in a quaint neighborhood underscores the close-knit community life typical of Buenos Aires during this era, enhancing the emotional resonance of the tango with its audience.


Héctor Gagliardi

Héctor Gagliardi was a renowned Argentine poet and tango lyricist known for his evocative and nostalgic style, capturing the essence of urban life and personal relationships.