A native of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Vargas was a classically-trained tenor who originally sang opera but gained fame with his renditions of popular songs. He made many musical guest appearances in films from 1936 onward, but also had more substantial acting roles in a few pictures, achieving over 70 screen credits in total.
In 1942, Vargas performed at the White House for President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, one of many honors he received during his long career. He also performed in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Vargas died in Mexico City, Mexico at age 83.
Mátame de Amor
Pedro Vargas Lyrics
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Quisiera decirte al compás de un son
Que tú eres mi vida
Que no quiero a nadie
Que respiro el aire
Que respiro el aire
Que respiras tu
Sangre de mi alma
Regálame las flores
De la esperanza
Permute que ponga
Toda la dulce verdad
Que tienen mis dolores
Para decirte que tú eres
El amor de mis amores
Permite que ponga
Toda la dulce verdad
Que tienen mis dolores
Para decirte que tú eres
El amor de mis amores
In Pedro Vargas's song "Mátame de Amor," the lyrics express a deep and passionate love for someone. The singer begins by placing his hand over his heart and wanting to express his love to the beat of a song. He declares that the person he's in love with is his entire world and that he doesn't want anyone else. He says he breathes the same air as the person he loves, and they are inseparable.
The chorus continues the declaration of love, calling the person "Amor de mis amores" or "Love of my loves." The singer describes the person as the "sangre de mi alma" or the "blood of his soul." He asks the person to give him the flowers of hope and continues to express his devotion to them.
The verses are a plea from the singer to the person he loves, asking for permission to express his true feelings. He wants to reveal the sweet truth of his pain and how much they mean to him. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, like the singer needs to express his love before it's too late.
Overall, "Mátame de Amor" is a powerful love song, where the lyrics tug at the heartstrings and express a deep passion for someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Poniendo la mano sobre el corazón
Juxtaposing my hand on my heart implying that I am sincere
Quisiera decirte al compás de un son
I aspire to convey my emotions in a harmonious melody
Que tú eres mi vida
You are the essence of my life
Que no quiero a nadie
I do not yearn for anyone other than you
Que respiro el aire
I breathe the air like everyone else
Que respiras tu
But you are the one I breathe for, my beloved
Amor de mis amores
My darling of darlings
Sangre de mi alma
The blood that runs through my veins and soul
Regálame las flores
Gift me the flowers
De la esperanza
Of hope, bright and true
Permite que ponga
Allow me to express
Toda la dulce verdad
All the sweet truth
Que tienen mis dolores
Hidden within my struggles
Para decirte que tú eres
To tell you that you are
El amor de mis amores
The one whom I adore above all else
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AGUSTIN LARA
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