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Soñar y nada mas

Soñar y nada mas is a Vals written by Francisco Canaro and recorded by Alfredo De Angelis in 1944. The Vals Soñar y nada mas is written by Francisco Canaro, Alfredo De Angelis has recorded Soñar y nada mas with the singer Carlos Dante, Julio Martel.
“Soñar y nada más,” or “To Dream and Nothing More” in English, whispers of a realm where reality drifts softly away. It invites the soul to dance in a world woven from hopes and ephemeral fantasies, where the heart finds solace in the gentle embrace of imagination. This piece captures the essence of yearning, urging us to savor dreams untouched by the burdens of waking life.

Vals

Style

Alfredo De Angelis

Orchestra

Carlos Dante, Julio Martel

Singer

Ivo Pelay

Author

Francisco Canaro

Composer

1944/8/29

Date

Carlos Dante, Julio Martel
Carlos Dante, Julio Martel
Alfredo De Angelis
Alfredo De Angelis

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Soñar y nada mas recorded by other Orchestras

Soñar y nada mas recorded by other Orchestras

1944/8/29 – No nos veremos nunca – Juan D-Arienzo
1944/8/29 – El tropero del amor – Alfredo De Angelis
1944/8/28 – Yo me llamo Eloy Peralta – Juan D-Arienzo
1944/8/28 – Jugando jugando – Miguel Calo
1944/8/28 – Mi tango es triste – Miguel Calo
Sonar y nada mas – 1943/8/4 – Anibal Troilo – Francisco Fiorentino
Alberto Marino
Sonar y nada mas – 1965/1/1 – Miguel Calo – Roberto Luque
Sonar y nada mas – 1944/8/29 – Alfredo De Angelis – Carlos Dante
Julio Martel

Lyrics Translation of the Vals Soñar y nada mas

This is the translation of the Vals “Soñar y nada mas” from Spanish to English. The English lyrics of the Vals “Soñar y nada mas” have been done with AI.

Letra del Vals Soñar y nada mas

No despiertes si sueñas amores,
niña hermosa, que amar es soñar…
Despertar es quebrar ilusiones
y hallar, entre sombras, la amarga verdad.
No despiertes si vives soñando
y en tu mente hay torrentes de sol;
si en tus sueños se encienden suspiros
que te cercan y acallan tu voz.

Soñar y nada más,
con mundos de ilusión…
Soñar y nada más,
con un querer arrobador…
¡Soñar que tuyo es él
y vive para ti!…
Soñar, siempre soñar
que dicen que, en amor,
es triste despertar.
Soñar y nada más,
con noches de quietud,
que, misteriosas, van,
cantando amor y beatitud.
Volar a las estrellas
de divinos resplandores
y, en esa eternidad,
vivir un ideal…
¡Soñar y nada más!…

No despiertes si sueñas quereres,
que sin duda soñar es vivir…
Mientras tu alma vislumbre ternuras,
verás, niña hermosa, que el mundo es feliz.
Despertar es matar esperanzas
y enfrentar a la cruel realidad…
Es por eso que quiero que sueñes,
que soñando jamás llorarás.

English lyrics of the Vals "Soñar y nada mas"

Do not wake up if you dream of love,
beautiful girl, for loving is dreaming…
To awaken is to break illusions
and to find, among shadows, the bitter truth.
Do not wake up if you live dreaming
and in your mind there are torrents of sun;
if in your dreams sighs are ignited
that surround you and quiet your voice.

To dream and nothing more,
with worlds of illusion…
To dream and nothing more,
with a ravishing love…
To dream that he is yours
and lives for you!…
To dream, always to dream
because they say that, in love,
it is sad to wake up.
To dream and nothing more,
with nights of serenity,
that, mysterious, go by,
singing love and bliss.
To fly to the stars
with divine brightness
and, in that eternity,
to live an ideal…
To dream and nothing more!…

Do not wake up if you dream of desires,
for without a doubt to dream is to live…
As long as your soul glimpses tenderness,
you will see, beautiful girl, that the world is happy.
To awaken is to kill hopes
and to face cruel reality…
That’s why I want you to dream,
for by dreaming you will never cry.

Soñar y nada mas by Ivo Pelay

Soñar y nada mas is a Tango written by Ivo Pelay and composed by Francisco Canaro.



Story behind the Tango Soñar y nada mas

The lyrics of “Soñar y nada mas,” which translate to “To Dream and Nothing More,” encapsulate a deeply emotional reflection on the nature of love as an idealistic dream. Ivo Pelay, the lyricist, crafts a narrative where the act of dreaming is preserved as a sanctuary, untouched by the harshness of reality. He encourages the listener not to wake from dreams of love, for the awakening brings the collapse of beautiful illusions and confronts one with the bitter truths of life.



Symbolism of Soñar y nada mas

The repeated motif of dreaming in the song symbolizes escapism and a longing to cling to moments of happiness and peace, fleeting as they might be. The darkness that contrasts with the dreams suggests the inevitable sorrow and disillusionment found in waking life. Key phrases like “No despiertes si sueñas amores” (Do not wake up if you dream of loves) and “Despertar es quebrar ilusiones” (To wake up is to break illusions) use vivid imagery to juxtapose the serenity of dreams with the sharpness of awakening. This contrast enhances the theme of seeking refuge in dreams where the stark realities of existence cannot intrude.



Soñar y nada mas in historic Context

Written during the mid-1940s in Argentina, “Soñar y nada mas” was penned in a time still feeling the global effects of World War II. This period was one of significant upheaval and uncertainty, which often led artists to seek a return to themes of inner peace and emotional security. The escapist theme in the lyrics likely resonated deeply with an audience coping with the aftermath of conflict and looking for a means to transiently escape the pressures of the real world, if only in their minds and through their emotions.



Ivo Pelay

Ivo Pelay was an Argentine playwright and lyricist known for his contributions to the literary and musical landscape of Argentina, particularly within the genre of tango.