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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
Al volverte a ver is a Tango written by Julio Jorge Nelson and composed by Roberto Nievas Blanco.
The tango “Al volverte a ver” tells a poignant story of love, betrayal, and resilience. The lyrics describe a person who provided a loving, hopeful home (“Tuve pa´ vos un buen hogar”) crafted with the dream of nurturing a good life together. However, this gesture of love was not respected or understood, leading to feelings of betrayal and hardship. Despite the emotional turmoil and the darkness brought by this betrayal (“Las tinieblas que viví por tu maldad”), the speaker recounts overcoming these challenges, finding strength in solitude and faith (“Salí a la deriva mordiendo una fe”).
Symbolism plays a crucial role in deepening the emotional experience of “Al volverte a ver.” The home symbolizes a life built on dreams and expectations, but its collapse reflects the disillusionment in personal relationships. The imagery of “mil veces por día viví tu acechanza” (a thousand times a day I lived your stalking) and “clavadas horribles en mi corazón” (horrible stabs in my heart) magnifies the pain and constant torment faced by the protagonist. The journey through storms (“Capié temporales”) with a resolute heart symbolizes the resilience and survival instinct necessary to navigate life’s challenges.
Recorded in 1942 during a tumultuous period in world and Argentine history, the tango “Al volverte a ver” reflects broader societal sentiments of uncertainty and upheaval. The intense personal struggles depicted in the lyrics parallel the broader social and political instability of the era. Argentine society, facing both internal and external pressures, found a means of expression in tango, making the dance and its music a cultural bastion during difficult times.
Julio Jorge Nelson was a renowned Argentine lyricist known for his poignant tango compositions that often delved deep into human emotions and social realities.