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Zorro gris

Zorro gris is a Tango written by Rafael Tuegols and recorded by Osvaldo Pugliese in 1969. Osvaldo Pugliese has recorded Zorro gris as an instrumental Tango.
“Zorro Gris,” which translates to “Gray Fox” in English, conjures an image of stealth and elegance in its dance across the nightscape. The piece embodies a tango’s elusive charm, weaving through shadows with cunning and grace. It reflects the wisdom and mystery of the night, inviting listeners into a world of whispered secrets and timeless allure.

Tango

Style

Osvaldo Pugliese

Orchestra

Instrumental

Singer

Francisco García Jiménez

Author

Rafael Tuegols

Composer

1969/9/1

Date

Instrumental
Instrumental
Osvaldo Pugliese
Osvaldo Pugliese

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Letra del Tango Zorro gris

Cuantas noches fatídicas de vicio
tus ilusiones dulces de mujer,
como las rosas de una loca orgía
les deshojaste en el cabaret.
Y tras la farsa del amor mentido
al alejarte del Armenonville,
era el intenso frío de tu alma
lo que abrigabas con tu zorro gris.

Al fingir carcajadas de gozo
ante el oro fugaz del champán,
reprimías adentro del pecho
un deseo tenaz de llorar.
Y al pensar, entre un beso y un tango,
en tu humilde pasado feliz,
ocultabas las lágrimas santas
en los pliegues de tu zorro gris.

Por eso toda tu angustiosa historia
en esa prenda gravitando está.
Ella guardó tus lágrimas sagradas,
ella abrigó tu frío espiritual.
Y cuando llegue en un cercano día
a tus dolores el ansiado fin,
todo el secreto de tu vida triste
se quedará dentro del zorro gris.

English lyrics of the Tango "Zorro gris"

How many fateful nights of vice,
your sweet dreams as a woman,
like the roses of a wild orgy,
you scattered in the cabaret.
And after the farce of feigned love,
departing from Armenonville,
it was the intense cold of your soul
that you sheltered with your gray fur.

Pretending to laugh with joy
at the fleeting gold of champagne,
you suppressed within your chest
a stubborn desire to cry.
And thinking, between a kiss and a tango,
of your humble, happy past,
you hid the sacred tears
in the folds of your gray fur.

That’s why all your anguished story
gravitates in that garment.
It preserved your sacred tears,
it warmed your spiritual cold.
And when the long-awaited end
to your pain arrives one day,
the whole secret of your sad life
will stay inside the gray fur.

Zorro gris by Francisco García Jiménez

Zorro gris is a Tango written by Francisco García Jiménez and composed by Rafael Tuegols.

Story behind the Tango Zorro gris

The tango “Zorro gris” tells a poignant story of a woman caught in the despair of a facade, reflecting on her past happiness while enduring a present filled with superficiality. The lyrics delve into the emotional struggle hidden behind the glamour of nightlife, depicting a woman who once dreamt of love and joy but now finds herself desolate, clinging to her grey fur coat as a shield against the coldness of her reality.

Symbolism of Zorro gris

The grey fur coat, or “zorro gris,” transcends its literal role as a garment and morphs into a powerful symbol of the protagonist’s inner turmoil and emotional barrier. It embodies the hidden sadness and the cold spirit of the woman who wears it. Lines such as “ocultabas las lágrimas santas en los pliegues de tu zorro gris” (you hid your sacred tears in the folds of your grey fur) highlight how the coat serves as both a physical and emotional cover, masking her pain and the warmth she once felt.

Zorro gris in historic Context

The cultural backdrop of Argentina in 1969 deeply influences “Zorro gris,” a period marked by social and political upheaval. The setting of the Armenonville, an actual luxurious venue in Buenos Aires frequented by the wealthy elite, contrasts sharply against the inner despair of individuals. This disparity between external luxury and internal suffering mirrors the broader societal contrasts of that era in Argentina, addressing themes of facade versus reality.

Francisco García Jiménez

Francisco García Jiménez was a renowned figure in Argentine literary circles, particularly famous for his contributions to the tango genre. His works often explore themes of lament, nostalgia, and the depths of human emotions.