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Caricias is a Tango written by Alfredo Bigeschi and composed by Juan Martí.
“Caricias,” meaning ‘Caresses’ in English, captures the essence of unreturned love and the haunting presence of a past relationship. Alfredo Bigeschi pens a narrative of deep yearning and solitude where the protagonist’s heart is enveloped in loneliness, igniting a soulful fire fueled by the distant love. This poetic journey reflects the agony of one-sided affection and the torment of longing for the gentle caresses once shared. The lyrics traverse the memories and ghosts of a love gone, echoing the desperation and contemplation amidst the overwhelming silence of absence.
The use of vivid imagery in “Caricias” serves to amplify the emotional landscape of the lyrics. Phrases like “la soledad que me envuelve el corazón” (the loneliness that wraps around my heart) and “el fuego de tu amor lejano” (the fire of your distant love) symbolize the engulfing nature of unreciprocated feelings and the burning desire for a connection that remains out of reach. The motif of ‘caresses’ symbolizes not only physical affection but also the lingering touch of past love that haunts the protagonist’s present. This tango uses elemental imagery of fire and brumas (mists) to depict the blurring and consuming nature of reminiscence and hope.
Written and recorded in Argentina in 1945, “Caricias” emerges in a post-World War II era, a time marked by rebuilding and significant emotional and social recovery for many. The scars of loneliness and the remnants of past tumults could resonate widely with an audience emerging from the shadows of global despair, finding a parallel in the personal narrative of lost love and longing. The Tango, central to Argentine culture, serves as a profound medium for expressing deep, often melancholic emotions, making “Caricias” a reflective piece of the historical sentiments of its time.
Alfredo Bigeschi was an influential figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his poignant lyrics that often explored themes of love, nostalgia, and melancholy.