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Quemá esas cartas

Quemá esas cartas is a Vals written by Alberto Cosentino and recorded by Armando Pontier in 1956. The Vals Quemá esas cartas is written by Alberto Cosentino, Armando Pontier has recorded Quemá esas cartas with the singer Roberto Florio.
“Quemá esas cartas” translates to “Burn those letters” in English. This evocative title speaks of the fiery act of letting go, urging one to release the weight of past words and unfulfilled promises. In its passionate notes, the piece captures the bittersweet liberation found in the ashes of love’s remnants, dancing with the embers of memory and renewal.

Vals

Style

Armando Pontier

Orchestra

Roberto Florio

Singer

Juan Pedro López

Author

Alberto Cosentino

Composer

1956/1/20

Date

Roberto Florio
Roberto Florio
Armando Pontier
Armando Pontier

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Quemá esas cartas recorded by other Orchestras

Quemá esas cartas recorded by other Orchestras

1956/1/20 – En el corsito del barrio – Armando Pontier
1956/1/21 – Barrio reo – Enrique Rodriguez
1956/1/19 – Alguien – Enrique Francini
1956/1/19 – El resero – Enrique Francini
1956/1/19 – Inspiracion – Enrique Francini
Quema esas cartas – 1960/9/7 – Juan D-Arienzo – Jorge Valdez
Quema esas cartas – 1965/1/1 – Armando Pontier – Alberto Podesta
Quema esas cartas – 1956/1/20 – Armando Pontier – Roberto Florio

Lyrics Translation of the Vals Quemá esas cartas

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

Letra del Vals Quemá esas cartas

Quemá esas cartas donde yo he grabado

Solo y enfermo, mi desgracia atroz,

Que nadie sepa que te quise tanto,

Que nadie sepa, solamente Dios.



Quemalas pronto y que el mundo ignore

La inmensa pena que sufriendo está,

Un hombre joven, que mató el engaño

Un hombre bueno, que muriendo va.



Te amaba tanto que a mi santa madre

Casi la olvido por pensar en ti,

Y mira ingrata como terminaron

Todos los sueños que vivían en mí.



Yo ya no espero que tu amor retorne

Al dulce nido donde ayer nació,

Yo ya no creo que tu blanca mano

Cierre la llaga que en mi pecho abrió.



Y te perdono porque aquel que quiso

Nunca maldice lo que ayer besó,

Gime y se arrastra sin tomar venganza

Muere, en silencio, como muero yo.



Mas cuando en brazos de otro ser dichoso

Caigas rendida de placer y amor,

Recuerda al menos que has dejado trunca

Una existencia que mató el dolor.

English lyrics of the Vals "Quemá esas cartas"

Burn those letters where I’ve etched my woes,

Alone and ill – my dire misfortune exposed,

Let no one know I loved you so deep,

No one but God, these secrets to keep.

Burn them quick, let the world remain blind,

To the vast sorrow, with which I’m entwined,

A young man broken by deceit’s harsh sting,

A good man withering, to death he clings.

I loved you so, my sacred mother nearly forgot,

Engrossed in you, see how my dreams rot,

Ungrateful one, behold the end of all

The hopes within me that used to stand tall.

No longer do I hope for your love to return,

To the sweet nest where once it did burn,

No longer do I believe your tender hand will

Close the gaping wound, continuing to spill.

And I forgive you, for he who once cherished,

Never curses the lips he previously kissed,

He groans, he crawls, without seeking revenge,

Dies in silence, as I perish on this fringe.

But when in the arms of another, you blissfully fall,

Exhausted by love and pleasure’s sweet call,

Remember, at least, that you left behind

A life shattered by pain, lost and confined.

Quemá esas cartas by Juan Pedro López

Quemá esas cartas is a Tango written by Juan Pedro López and composed by Alberto Cosentino.



Story behind the Tango Quemá esas cartas

The lyrics of “Quemá esas cartas” (“Burn Those Letters”) express deep sorrow and betrayal experienced by someone who loved profoundly and was left heartbroken. The speaker urges the recipient of these letters to burn them to ensure that no one can witness the extent of his grief and the depth of their shared past. He implores that his immense suffering remain hidden, with only God being aware of the love he once bore. His urging speaks to the urgency of erasing the memories permanently, highlighting a poignant desire to safeguard his dignity in despair.



Symbolism of Quemá esas cartas

The letters symbolize not only a tangible record of love but also a vessel of sorrow and betrayal. Burning these letters is emblematic of extinguishing the past, aiming to eradicate the pain they represent. The emotional resonance is amplified by the repeated plea to destroy them quickly. The lyrics intertwine love, pain, and forgiveness with religious undertones, indicating that the purge of these documents is almost a sacred cleansing of his tormented soul. Key phrases like “Nunca maldice lo que ayer beso” (Never curse what you once kissed) underline the protagonist’s deep-seated anguish yet his refusal to be vengeful, suggesting a resignation to his fate and a quest for inner peace amid suffering.



Quemá esas cartas in historic Context

Written and recorded in 1956 Argentina by Juan Pedro López, “Quemá esas cartas” is an illustrative piece of the mid-20th century cultural fabric in Buenos Aires, where Tango was evolving both as a dance form and a music genre deeply woven with the urban landscape. During this era, Buenos Aires was a melting pot of social changes and emotional expressions through art, with Tango acting as an outlet for personal and collective narratives. Themes of love, betrayal, and existential despair were common, mirroring the complex social dynamics of the time.



Juan Pedro López

Juan Pedro López was an Argentine lyricist known for his poignant and evocative Tango lyrics that often explored themes of love, loss, and existential melancholy.