Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
Style
Orchestra
Singer
Author
Composer
Date
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.
Amarguras is a Tango written by Sapet Grasso and composed by Miguel Nijensohn.
‘Amarguras’, translating to ‘Bitterness’ in English, dives deep into the fabric of a sorrowful romance that marks the youth of the narrator. The lyrics recount the lingering memories of a love tainted by betrayal and deceit. Despite its beauty, the relationship leaves behind a trail of pain and disillusionment, capturing a common theme of lost love and the enduring emotional scars it leaves.
The tango uses powerful language to symbolize deep emotional turmoil. Phrases like “Triste romance de mi juventud” (Sad romance of my youth) and “Desde que supe de la falsedad” (Since I knew of the falsehood) emphasize the sense of betrayal and the pain of disillusionment. Furthermore, the transformation of the narrator’s ‘más bella ilusión’ (most beautiful illusion) into a source of bitter heartache serves as a poignant symbol of lost innocence and the harsh realities of love.
Created in 1933 in Argentina, a time of social and political upheaval, ‘Amarguras’ reflects the personal and collective struggles of the era. The tango, a dance and music genre known for its expressions of suffering and passion, serves as a perfect backdrop against which to project the heartaches of individual experiences amid broader societal changes. This period in Argentine history, leading up to the Infamous Decade, was marked by significant unrest and disillusionment, paralleling the themes of betrayal and lost dreams in the lyrics.
Sapet Grasso was an influential lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, noted for his ability to weave profound emotional experiences into his work.