Repique del corazón

Repique del corazón is a Milonga written by Osvaldo Donato and recorded by Edgardo Donato in 1941. The Milonga Repique del corazón is written by Osvaldo Donato, Edgardo Donato has recorded Repique del corazón with the singer Horacio Lagos, Romeo Gavioli.

“Repique del corazón” translates to “The Heart’s Resounding Echo,” a title that captures the soul’s silent symphony. In its rhythm, one hears the urgent, pulsing drumbeat of love, each note woven with longing and desire. As the melody unfolds, it reveals the heart’s intricate dance, a passionate tango between hope and memory, spinning through time.

Milonga

Style

Edgardo Donato

Orchestra

Horacio Lagos, Romeo Gavioli

Singer

José Rótulo

Author

Osvaldo Donato

Composer

1941/2/18

Date

Horacio Lagos, Romeo Gavioli

Edgardo Donato

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Lyrics Translation of the Milonga Repique del corazón

This is the translation of the Milonga “Repique del corazón” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Milonga “Repique del corazón” have been done with AI.

Letra del Milonga Repique del corazón

Te vistieron de etiqueta
Pa´ lucirte en los salones,
Y después que te quitaron
Tu pañuelo compadrón.

Solamente te dejaron
Que llevaras en la oreja,
Como en los tiempos viejos
Un clavel rojo punzó.

Milonga, milonga mía
Repique del corazón,
Tu compás es como un rito
Que modula el bandoneón.
Milonga, vieja milonga
Sos chamuyo y emoción,
Te impusieron los muchachos
A fuerza de corazón.

English lyrics of the Milonga "Repique del corazón"

They dressed you up in formalwear
To show you off in grand halls,
And after they took from you
Your cocky handkerchief.

They only let you keep
A red carnation in your ear,
Like in the old days,
A spiked red flower.

Milonga, my milonga
Heartbeat’s reverberation,
Your rhythm is like a ritual
Modulated by the bandoneon.
Milonga, old milonga
You are chatter and emotion,
The guys imposed you
By sheer force of heart.

Repique del corazón by José Rótulo

Repique del corazón is a Tango written by José Rótulo and composed by Osvaldo Donato.

Story behind the Tango Repique del corazón

“Repique del corazón” is a tango that revels in nostalgia, celebrating the traditional essence of the milonga, a musical genre that predates tango and is more rhythmic and faster paced. The lyrics describe the transformation of milonga from its roots, dressed up to be showcased in elegant salons, yet retaining a symbolic element of its origins—a red carnation in the ear, reminiscent of old times. The narrative hints at a longing for authenticity and resistance against losing one’s identity amidst modern changes.

Symbolism of Repique del corazón

The title “Repique del corazón” translates to “Heart’s Echo” and symbolizes the deep, resonating emotional pull of the milonga. The red carnation worn in the ear stands as a powerful symbol of enduring tradition and cultural resistance. The term “compadrón,” loosely translated as a confident, somewhat bold attitude associated with the milonga’s early days, is another key phrase. This language suggests a blend of nostalgia and pride, a homage to the milonga’s humble beginnings and its enduring place in the heart of culture.