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Romance de la ciudad

Romance de la ciudad is a Tango written by Armando Pontier and recorded by Aníbal Troilo in 1968. The Tango Romance de la ciudad is written by Armando Pontier, Aníbal Troilo has recorded Romance de la ciudad with the singer Roberto Goyeneche.
“Romance de la ciudad,” or “Romance of the City,” paints an evocative soundscape that captures the bustling pulse and hidden heartbeats of urban life. Through its notes, the piece reflects the city’s dichotomy, where lonely alleyways whisper tales of longing and crowded streets hum with vibrant, unspoken connections. In this tango’s embrace, the city becomes both a lover and a muse, timeless and full of stories.

Tango

Style

Aníbal Troilo

Orchestra

Roberto Goyeneche

Singer

Federico Silva

Author

Armando Pontier

Composer

1968/12/11

Date

Roberto Goyeneche
Roberto Goyeneche
Aníbal Troilo
Aníbal Troilo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Romance de la ciudad

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

Letra del Tango Romance de la ciudad

Como se entrega la lluvia de verano
a la tierra dura,
que madura el sol…
así te diste tú.
Y yo… tuve la suerte de encontrarte
como el viento a la vela… en una calma.
Supe cuando te vi que eras mi vida
llegando tarde, pero al fin… llegando.
Y en tu tiempo de notas repetidas
cantamos juntos la canción eterna.

La ciudad hizo un trío de romance
y ubicó los lugares de la acción:

Corrientes y Florida, los carritos,
la esquina de Entre Ríos y Pavón…
Lo nuestro fue tremendo pero breve:
un verso que el poeta no acabó.

La ciudad tiene prisa y nunca duerme…
¡porque lleva el adiós junto al amor!

English lyrics of the Tango "Romance de la ciudad"

Like summer rain surrendering
to the hardened earth,
ripened by the sun…
that was how you gave yourself.
And I… was lucky to find you
like the wind finds the sail… in a calm.
I knew when I saw you, you were my life
arriving late, but at last… arriving.
And in your time of repeated notes
we sang together the eternal song.

The city formed a romance trio
and set the stages of the scene:

Corrientes and Florida, the streetcars,
the corner of Entre Ríos and Pavón…
Ours was tremendous yet brief:
a verse the poet did not finish.

The city is in a hurry and never sleeps…
because it carries goodbye alongside love!

Romance de la ciudad by Federico Silva

Romance de la ciudad is a Tango written by Federico Silva and composed by Armando Pontier.



Story behind the Tango Romance de la ciudad

The poignant lyrics of “Romance de la ciudad” delve into the theme of love, likening it to natural and urban elements that blend poetically. The verse begins with an evocative comparison of summer rain delivering itself to the parched earth, symbolizing a surrender to natural forces, much like the emotional surrender in love. Silva narrates a personal tale where this love arrives late but becomes life-defining, intertwined with the pulsating life of the city where the romance unfolds.



Symbolism of Romance de la ciudad

Key phrases like “Como se entrega la lluvia de verano a la tierra dura” (As the summer rain submits to the hard earth) and “la ciudad hizo un trío de romance” (the city made a trio of romance) leverage natural and urban imagery to deepen the emotional resonance of the lyrics. The city itself personifies a living entity—a backdrop that sets the scene for the fleeting love story. Additionally, the mention of specific locations such as “Corrientes y Florida” and “Entre Ríos y Pavón” not only situates the narrative within a concrete geographical context but also adds a layer of authenticity and relatability for the Argentine listener.



Romance de la ciudad in historic Context

Recorded in 1968, during a period of significant social and political changes in Argentina, “Romance de la ciudad” reflects a time when cultural expressions were densely tied with societal shifts. The tango, often a reflection of common people’s sentiments, captures the pulse of Buenos Aires—its rapid pace (“La ciudad tiene prisa y nunca duerme”) and its juxtaposition of love and farewell (“¡porque lleva el adiós junto al amor!”). These lines reflect the transient joys and sorrows of city life, mirroring the uncertainty and fleeting moments during the late 60s in Argentina.



Federico Silva

Federico Silva was a vital figure in the 20th-century Tango scene, whose lyrics often encapsulated the spirit and complexities of urban life in Argentina.