Canción Del Inmigrante (part. Carlos Dante)

Alfredo de Angelis' song "Canción Del Inmigrante," featuring Carlos Dante, is a poignant narrative that delves into the emotional turmoil and disillusionment experienced by an immigrant. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who left his homeland, Naples, with dreams of a better life in America, only to find himself anchored in a state of sorrow and regret. The opening lines, "Esta noche tengo pena / Canta y llora cuore mío," set the tone for the song, expressing a deep sense of sadness and longing. The protagonist bids farewell to his mother, promising to return, but fate has other plans as he never makes it back home.

The imagery of the "Sol de Napoles lontano / Mare azurro sueño verte" evokes a sense of nostalgia and yearning for the distant shores of Naples. The immigrant's journey, symbolized by the ship that brought him to America, becomes a metaphor for his life's trajectory. Instead of finding prosperity and happiness, he finds himself trapped in a "bodegón," a humble tavern, far from the dreams he once cherished. The lyrics, "Diez años que zarpe / Y nunca regrese," highlight the passage of time and the unfulfilled promise of return, emphasizing the permanence of his displacement.

The song also touches on the theme of love and betrayal. The immigrant falls for a "mujer fatal," a femme fatale who shatters his dreams and leaves him heartbroken. This relationship becomes a symbol of the false promises and harsh realities that many immigrants face. The lines, "Me enamoré al llegar / De una mujer fatal / Rompió mis lindos / Sueños de inmigrante," encapsulate the bitter irony of his situation. The final lines, "Mi corazón / Es un navío sin timón," poignantly capture his sense of directionless and despair, likening his heart to a rudderless ship, adrift and lost.