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Siete leguas

Siete leguas is a Tango written by Teófilo Lespés and recorded by Juan D’Arienzo in 1946. The Tango Siete leguas is written by Teófilo Lespés, Juan D’Arienzo has recorded Siete leguas with the singer Armando Laborde.
“Siete Leguas,” which translates to “Seven Leagues,” is a piece whose melody traverses vast emotional distances, much like the legendary horse of Mexican folklore. Each chord gallops across an expansive landscape of passion and nostalgia. It captures the spirit of adventure and resilience, echoing the tale of an unyielding journey through time and space.

Tango

Style

Juan D'Arienzo

Orchestra

Armando Laborde

Singer

Carlos Waiss

Author

Teófilo Lespés

Composer

1946/5/3

Date

Armando Laborde
Armando Laborde
Juan D'Arienzo
Juan D’Arienzo

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Lyrics Translation of the Tango Siete leguas

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

Letra del Tango Siete leguas

De mi rancho hasta el pueblo
Sólo por verla
No pasaba ni un día
Sin galopar
Las siete leguas.
Mi cariño era suyo
Triste y callado,
Más humilde que el yuyo
Que la vio partir.

Ya no miro el camino
Ya no quiero ir al pueblo,
¡Siete leguas que fueron
los siete puñales
que clava el recuerdo!
Ya no miro el camino
Donde un día quedó,
Un aroma de menta
Sus ojos, sus trenzas
Y un sueño de amor.

Tiene el campo
Noches que sueñan,
Y la noche, el destino
De un corazón
Que anda sin dueña.
En la cruz del camino
Sólo hay cardales
Y el dolor campesino
Que su adiós dejó.

English lyrics of the Tango "Siete leguas"

From my ranch to the town
Just to see her
Not a day passed
Without galloping
The seven leagues.
My love was hers,
Sad and silent,
More humble than the weeds
That saw her leave.

I no longer look at the road
I no longer want to go to town,
Seven leagues that were
The seven daggers
Driven by memory!
I no longer look at the road
Where one day was left,
A mint scent,
Her eyes, her braids,
And a dream of love.

The countryside has
Nights that dream,
And the night, the fate
Of a heart
Wandering without an owner.
At the crossroads
There are only thistles,
And the peasant’s pain
That her goodbye left.

Siete leguas by Carlos Waiss

Siete leguas is a Tango written by Carlos Waiss and composed by Teófilo Lespés.



Story behind the Tango Siete leguas

The lyrics of “Siete leguas” tell the story of a man deeply in love, who used to travel seven leagues from his ranch to the village just to see his beloved. This daily journey signifies his devotion and longing. However, the tone shifts to sorrow and resignation as he reflects on now avoiding the journey that reminds him of his lost love, whose departure has left him heartbroken and lonely. The tango captures the essence of unrequited love and the pain of separation, themes that resonate deeply in the genre of tango.



Symbolism of Siete leguas

The title “Siete leguas” translates to “Seven Leagues” in English, referring to the distance the protagonist travels to see his love. This distance is symbolic of the great lengths one goes to for love, emphasizing both physical distance and the metaphorical emotional journey. Key phrases like “las siete leguas que fueron los siete puñales que clava el recuerdo” (“the seven leagues were the seven daggers that memory stabs”) poetically express how memories can be both precious and painful, acting as daggers that remind him of what he has lost. The stark imagery of nature contrasted with emotional suffering symbolizes the harshness of his reality without her.



Siete leguas in historic Context

The song was recorded in 1946, a period marked by significant political and social changes globally and in Argentina. Post-World War II, the era was filled with a mix of hope and residual sadness. Within this context, the tango’s themes of love, longing, and loss echo the collective sentiment of a society grappling with the consequences of the war and the changes it brought. This historical backdrop adds depth to the protagonist’s personal loss, mirroring the universal feelings of a world in transition.



Carlos Waiss

Carlos Waiss was a noted figure in the Tango music scene, recognized for his evocative lyrics that often explored themes of love, nostalgia, and societal reflections.