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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.
Canción desesperada is a Tango written and composed by Enrique Santos Discépolo.
“Canción desesperada,” which translates to “Desperate Song” in English, opens with a vivid declaration of despair, symbolizing the author’s tumultuous emotional state. The lyrics convey a narrative of profound heartbreak and betrayal, reflecting the intense personal agony experienced by the singer. Discépolo uses the metaphor of a tempest-tossed leaf to describe his disoriented faith and shattered heart, brought on by a failed romantic endeavor.
The recurring themes of darkness, loss, and existential questioning underscore the tango’s emotional depth. The line “ciego de llorar una ilusión” (blind from crying over an illusion) portrays the blindness caused by grief, while “porqué me enseñaron a amar” (why was I taught to love) suggests a painful reflection on the nature of love itself. Each stanza builds on this foundation, questioning the divine presence and justice in moments of personal devastation, thereby enhancing the sentiments of abandonment and disillusionment.
Recorded in 1969, “Canción desesperada” emerged during a period of significant social and political upheaval in Argentina, a context that possibly intensifies the song’s exploration of personal betrayal as a metaphor for broader societal disillusionment. The pervasive sense of loss and existential dread can be mirrored in the collective experience of Argentinian society during times of instability, making this tango resonate deeply with its audience.
Enrique Santos Discépolo was an influential Argentine tango and milonga composer and lyricist, noted for his profoundly philosophical lyrics and his ability to capture the essence of the human condition through his music.