Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Besos brujos is a Tango written by Alfredo Malerba, Rodolfo Sciammarella and composed by Alfredo Malerba.
“Besos brujos,” directly translating to “bewitched kisses” in English, centers around the emotional conflict and pain expressed by a person haunted by the kisses of a former love. The lyrics, expressed in the first person, clearly articulate a plea for separation and freedom from these bewitched kisses, which bring suffering and curse. The recurring refrain “Déjame, no quiero que me beses!” which translates to “Leave me, I do not want you to kiss me!” underscores a desperate desire to escape the emotional imprisonment caused by these kisses.
The lyrics of “Besos brujos” use the metaphor of magical or cursed kisses to symbolize a past relationship that continues to haunt the speaker. The phrases “me lastiman y me queman” (they hurt and burn me) and the characterization of the kisses as “una cadena de desdicha y de dolor” (a chain of misfortune and pain) highlight the torment and ongoing emotional suffering. The repeated rejections and the call for the loved one to let the speaker go “Deja que prosiga mi camino” (Let me continue my path) signify a struggle for emotional liberation and recovery.
Recorded in 1967 in Argentina, “Besos brujos” is deeply ingrained in the cultural and historical milieu of Argentine Tango—a genre that typically explores themes of love, loss, and nostalgia. During this period, Tango was evolving and reflecting more personal, introspective narratives. The setting of late 1960s Argentina, a country marked by social and political upheavals, could also be subtly mirrored in the song’s themes of personal torment and a cry for freedom, reflecting a broader context of desire for change and release from the painful aspects of the past.
Alfredo Malerba and Rodolfo Sciammarella were prominent figures in the Argentine music scene, particularly known for their contributions to Tango. Malerba, also recognized for his work as a pianist and composer, collaborated with many important figures in the Argentine Tango world.