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Que lento corre el tren

Que lento corre el tren is a Tango written by Alfredo De Angelis and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1954. The Tango Que lento corre el tren is written by Alfredo De Angelis, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Que lento corre el tren with the singer Carlos Dante.
“Que lento corre el tren,” which translates to “How Slow the Train Moves,” invites listeners into a world where time seems to stretch with each passing moment. The name conjures an image of endless tracks and a journey where anticipation builds with every pause. It reflects the melancholy beauty of life’s unhurried journey, capturing the essence of longing and reflection.

Tango

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante

Singer

Carmelo Volpe

Author

Alfredo De Angelis

Composer

1954/5/19

Date

Carlos Dante
Carlos Dante
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Que lento corre el tren recorded by other Orchestras

Que lento corre el tren recorded by other Orchestras

1954/5/19 – Mi ambicion – Alfredo De Angelis
1954/5/13 – 9 de Julio – Osvaldo Pugliese
1954/5/13 – Te aconsejo que me olvides – Osvaldo Pugliese
1954/5/5 – El bazar de los juguetes – Miguel Calo
1954/5/5 – Un infierno – Miguel Calo
Que lento corre el tren – 1943/9/3 – Angel d-Agostino – Angel Vargas
Que lento corre el tren – 1954/5/19 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante
Que lento corre el tren – 1943/6/10 – Enrique Rodriguez – Armando Moreno

Lyrics Translation of the Tango Que lento corre el tren

This is the translation of the Tango “Que lento corre el tren” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Que lento corre el tren” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Que lento corre el tren

Corre el tren que va a encontrarte,
Pero más el ansia mía,
Con qué beso ha de besarte mi emoción,
Con qué cariño apretaré tu corazón.

Corre el tren que va a encontrarte
Pero más el ansia mía,
Y en la dulce ensoñación, de la ilusión,
Tu amor me viene a acariciar.

Qué lento corre el tren
Qué ganas de llegar,
Y las horas van pasando
Y la ansiedad,
De ver las cosas del ayer
Hace vibrar todo mi ser.

Qué lento corre el tren
Más corre mi ansiedad,
Qué cosas me dirás,
Qué cosas te diré,
Qué lento corre el tren
Qué ganas de llegar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Que lento corre el tren"

The train speeds to meet you,
Yet my longing speeds more,
With what kiss shall my passion greet you,
With what affection shall I press your heart.

The train speeds to meet you,
Yet my longing speeds more,
And in the sweet dreaming, the illusion,
Your love comes to caress me.

How slowly the train moves,
How eager I am to arrive,
And the hours keep passing,
And the anxiety,
To see the things of yesterday,
Makes my whole being quiver.

How slowly the train moves,
But my anxiety speeds even more,
What things will you tell me,
What things will I tell you,
How slowly the train moves,
How eager I am to arrive.

Que lento corre el tren by Carmelo Volpe

Que lento corre el tren is a Tango written by Carmelo Volpe and composed by Alfredo De Angelis.



Story behind the Tango Que lento corre el tren

“Que lento corre el tren” (How slowly the train runs) reflects an aching heart eagarly anticipating a heartfelt reunion. It vividly captures the narrator’s journey on a train to reunite with a loved one, expressing the slow passage of time weighed down by intense longing. Each train’s chug symbolises the painful crawl of seconds when distanced from someone cherished. Lines like “Qué ganas de llegar,” which translates to “how anxious to arrive,” encapsulate this mixture of impatience and excitement.



Symbolism of Que lento corre el tren

The primary symbol in this tango is the ‘train,’ representing life’s journey. Carmelo Volpe uses the train’s slow movement as a metaphor for life’s torturous moments when time seems to stand still—especially when one is away from loved ones. Here, the train’s journey parallels the emotional journey of the narrator, filled with anticipation and yearning. Phrases like “Y las horas van pasando y la ansiedad” (And the hours are passing and the anxiety) evoke the symbol of the relentless push and pull between passage of time and emotional turmoil.



Que lento corre el tren in historic Context

The tango was recorded on May 19, 1954, when Argentina was undergoing significant transitions in social and political spheres. This context may infuse the song with a deeper sense of longing—not just for personal reunion but perhaps for social or political stability, mirrored in the narrator’s anticipation. The temporal dislocation and slow narrative pace could be conveying a collective historical experience of waiting and hoping for change.



Carmelo Volpe

Carmelo Volpe was an influential lyricist in the tango scene, known for his ability to weave profound emotional narratives into simple everyday scenarios.