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Argañaraz (Aquellas farras) is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Roberto Firpo.
In “Argañaraz (Aquellas farras),” Cadícamo recollects the fervor of youth, friendships, and the vibrant life of old times that have since passed. He invokes the memory of rowdy camaraderie and adventurous nights with a tone of nostalgia, intertwined with a profound sense of loss. The lyrics evoke the image of a bygone era where tango was not just a dance but a provocative act that defined one’s identity and social interactions.
The tango uses vibrant symbols like “medias lunas,” representing crescent steps in the dance, to evoke the cyclical nature of life and the passage of time. The repeated phrase, “Adiós, amigos de entonces, ya estamos viejos de tanto andar,” symbolizes the inevitable march of time that wears down the vibrancy of youth. Moreover, the contrast between the commemorated ‘golden age’ and current days reflects a common theme of transition from a golden past to a diminished present.
Released in 1952 in Argentina, a time marked by significant political and social changes, “Argañaraz (Aquellas farras)” captures elements of Argentine culture during a period of transformation. The tango’s reminiscence of old neighborhoods and figures like “el ñato Monteagudo” and “el loco Puentecito” serves as a cultural archive, preserving the collective memory of a community through the medium of song. These personal and geographical references anchor the song firmly in its cultural and historical context, reminding listeners of the enduring human emotions of nostalgia, comradeship, and the bittersweet passage of time.
Enrique Cadícamo was a prolific and revered Argentine tango lyricist, whose works have left a significant mark on the world of tango music.