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Andate con la otra is a Tango written by Enrique Dizeo and composed by Carlos Vicente Geroni Flores.
The lyrics of “Andate con la otra” articulate a poignant tale of love, betrayal, and resignation. The speaker, seemingly addressing their partner, expresses an acceptance of the inevitable end of their relationship. The use of direct dialogue—“Andáte, si querés, que ya hemos terminado”—casts the listener almost as an eavesdropper into this deeply personal farewell. The song unfolds the emotional journey of the narrator who, despite having been deeply devoted and making significant sacrifices, is compelled to let go because their partner has found solace in the arms of another.
The tango is deeply symbolic, using items like clothing and a picture as metaphors for personal and shared histories. The mention of “el traje, la camisa que acabo de planchar” symbolizes the everyday care the narrator gave, which is now being returned as the partner leaves. The refusal to give back the photograph of a child they mourned together is a powerful symbolic retention of a shared past that cannot merely be erased or taken away. The core symbolism revolves around the emotional juxtaposition of mundane everyday elements against the backdrop of profound personal loss and resilience.
Composed in 1928, during a transformative period in Argentine history, “Andate con la otra” reflects aspects of the era’s social and cultural dynamics. The late 1920s in Argentina saw an influx of European immigrants and a burgeoning cosmopolitan culture in urban centers like Buenos Aires. This period was marked by complex interactions between traditional values and modernizing influences, often leading to tensions in personal relationships and societal roles, aptly reflected in the themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations depicted in this tango.
Enrique Dizeo was a renowned lyricist and poet, recognized for his contributions to the Tango genre in Argentina.