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Quimera

Quimera is a Tango written by Luis Viapiana and recorded by Florindo Sassone in 1948. The Tango Quimera is written by Luis Viapiana, Florindo Sassone has recorded Quimera with the singer Angel Diaz.
“Quimera,” the Spanish word for “Chimera,” evokes images of dreams that dance on the edge of reality, a tantalizing blend of what is and what could be. This musical piece whispers to our deepest desires, weaving a tapestry of longing and imagination. It invites listeners to lose themselves in the intricate embrace of fantasy, where boundaries blur and possibilities are endless.

Tango

Style

Florindo Sassone

Orchestra

Angel Diaz

Singer

Roberto Aubriot Barboza

Author

Luis Viapiana

Composer

1948/5/11

Date

Angel Diaz
Angel Diaz
Florindo Sassone
Florindo Sassone

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Quimera

This is the translation of the Tango “Quimera” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Tango “Quimera” have been done with AI.

Letra del Tango Quimera

Tus ojos tienen en sus destellos

luces divinas que hablan de amor

y a todas horas sueño con ellos

como embrujado por su esplendor.

Miran a veces tan promisores

como encendidos de una pasión

pero qué engaño, son ruborosos,

son la alborada de la ilusión.



(recitado)

Oh vida traicionera

que matáis la ilusión,

dejo que esta quimera

viva en el corazón.



(cantado)

Ojos verdes que vi

bajo un sol matinal

y en su dueña advertí

a una flor virginal.

Quién pudiera llegar

a lograr ese encanto

y cubrir con su manto ideal

del amor el altar.



Por ellos vivo y ansioso busco

hacerlos míos, ¡vana ilusión!

Ya mis auroras se hicieron noches

con desconsuelo del corazón.

Dulce quimera que guarda el alma

que alucinada quiere esperar…

De mi retiro será la calma

sólo el recuerdo de tu mirar.

English lyrics of the Tango "Quimera"

Your eyes, in their flashes, hold

Divine lights that speak of love

And all day long I dream of them

As if enchanted by their splendor.

Sometimes they look so promising

As if ignited by a passion

But what a deception, they are shy,

They are the dawn of illusion.

(spoken)
Oh treacherous life
That kills the illusion,
I let this fantasy
Live in the heart.

(sung)
Green eyes I saw
Under the morning sun
And in their owner, I perceived
A virginal flower.
Who could possibly reach
That charm,
And with his ideal cloak
Cover the altar of love.

For them, I live and eagerly seek
To make them mine, vain illusion!
My dawns have turned into nights
With the heart’s despair.
Sweet chimera that the soul keeps
Deluded, hoping to wait…
From my retreat, the only calm will be
The memory of your gaze.

Quimera by Roberto Aubriot Barboza

Quimera is a Tango written by Roberto Aubriot Barboza and composed by Luis Viapiana.



Story behind the Tango Quimera

“Quimera” captures the intense emotion of unfulfilled love and the beguiling nature of illusions. The lyrics express a deep yearning for a love symbolized by the enchanting eyes of a beloved, which kindle hope and passion but ultimately lead to heartache. This tango tells a painful tale of loving a vision that cannot be attained, reflecting the core theme of longing for the unreachable.



Symbolism of Quimera

The recurring symbol in “Quimera” is the eyes of the beloved, which are portrayed as both a source of light and a gateway to disillusionment. They are described as luminous and promising, filled with “divine lights that speak of love,” positioning them as both a beacon of hope and a mirage. The notion of the eyes as a “dawn of illusion” effectively conveys the idea of beginnings that are filled with promise yet lead to unfulfilled dreams. Another symbol, the “chimera,” represents an unattainable dream, encapsulating the central theme of the song: a beautiful but ultimately unreachable ideal.



Quimera in historic Context

Composed in 1948 in Argentina, “Quimera” was written during a rich period in the history of tango, which was deeply integrated into Argentine culture as an expression of deeper social and emotional currents. This was a time of significant political and social changes in Argentina, and art often mirrored the personal and collective struggles of the people. Quimera, with its themes of unattainable dreams and romantic disillusionment, could be seen as a reflection of wider societal longing and disillusionment experienced during this era.



Roberto Aubriot Barboza

Roberto Aubriot Barboza was a significant figure in the world of Tango, known for his evocative lyricism which often tapped into themes of love, passion, and disillusionment.