Alfredo Sadel (February 22, 1930 - June 28, 1989) was a popular Venezuelan … Read Full Bio ↴Alfredo Sadel (February 22, 1930 - June 28, 1989) was a popular Venezuelan singer and actor.

Born Alfredo Sánchez Luna in Caracas, Venezuela, Sadel was affectionately called "The Favorite Tenor of Venezuela". He adopted his stage name by combining the last syllable of his surname with the last syllable of the surname of his favorite idol, tango singer Carlos Gardel. According to musician Aldemaro Romero, Sadel became Venezuela's heart-throb due to his huge popularity with the feminine audience. Being in the peak of his popularity he was shown to the doors of Hollywood, but convinced of his conditions for the bel canto, he went to Europe to cultivate his spirit through the serious music, studying in important conservatories, to devote himself to the opera and zarzuela genres.

The means meanness certain and his political affinity carried difficulties to him in his country. Nevertheless, he was acclaimed. He made films in Cuba and Mexico next to Graciela Naranjo and Amador Bendayán, among other important Venezuelan artists.

Sadel died in Caracas, Venezuela, at age of 59.

perfidia
Alfredo Sadel Lyrics

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Nadie comprende lo que sufro yo, canto pues ya no
puedo sollosar
solo, temblando de ansiedad estoy, todos me miran y se van...
mujer si puedes tu con Dios hablar
preguntale si yo alguna vez te he dejado de adorar
al mar, espejo de mi corazon
las veces que me ha visto llorar la perfidia de tu amor
te he buscado por doquiera que yo voy y no te puedo hallar

para que quiero otros besos si tus labios no me
quieren ya besar

y tu quien sabe por donde andaras quien sabe que
aventura tendr

Overall Meaning

In Alfredo Sadel's song Perfidia, the lyrics are about a person who is deep in love with someone, but that love is not reciprocated. The singer begins by saying that no one can understand the pain he's going through and that he can't stop singing because he can no longer cry. He is alone, trembling with anxiety while everyone looks at him and leaves him. He then tells the woman that if she can talk to God, she should ask him if he has ever stopped loving her. The sea, which is a mirror of his heart, has seen him cry many times because of the woman's treachery.

Despite his intense love for her, he cannot find her, even though he has searched everywhere. He questions the point of seeking out other kisses when he can't get the love he desires from her. He doesn't know where she is or what adventure she might be on.

This song is a heartbreaking portrayal of unrequited love, where the singer feels trapped in his obsession with someone who doesn't love him back. The lyrics depict a sense of hopelessness and despair that resonates with anyone who has experienced unrequited love.

Line by Line Meaning

Nadie comprende lo que sufro yo, canto pues ya no puedo sollosar
No one understands the pain that I am going through, I sing because I can no longer cry

solo, temblando de ansiedad estoy, todos me miran y se van...
I am alone, trembling with anxiety, everyone looks at me and goes away...

mujer si puedes tu con Dios hablar preguntale si yo alguna vez te he dejado de adorar
Woman, if you can talk to God, ask Him if I have ever stopped loving you

al mar, espejo de mi corazon las veces que me ha visto llorar la perfidia de tu amor
To the sea, mirror of my heart, the times it has seen me cry over the betrayal of your love

te he buscado por doquiera que yo voy y no te puedo hallar para que quiero otros besos si tus labios no me quieren ya besar
I have searched for you everywhere I go and cannot find you, what good are other kisses if your lips no longer want to kiss me?

y tu quien sabe por donde andaras quien sabe que aventura tendrás
And who knows where you are wandering and what adventure you will have

pero en mi alma tu serás la luz que ilumina mi vida aunque a mi vida le falte toda felicidad
But in my soul you will be the light that illuminates my life even though my life lacks all happiness

no te olvido, no te olvido mujer ni aunque pasen muchos años, yo nunca te podré olvidar
I do not forget you, I do not forget you woman, even if many years pass, I will never be able to forget you

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