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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.
Cimarrón de ausencia is a Tango written by Marsilio Robles and composed by Juan Larenza.
In “Cimarrón de ausencia,” Marsilio Robles poignantly captures the essence of despair and longing that accompanies separation. The lyrics explore the depths of solitude and the intense emotional landscape that ensues when one is distant from a loved one. The character of the “Cimarrón” in the song symbolizes a wild, untamed force—a reflection of the tumultuous internal state of the singer, exacerbated by absence. This deep emotional suffering translates into vivid imagery of nature and the harsh elements, highlighting the pervasive sense of abandonment.
The term “Cimarrón” traditionally refers to domesticated animals that have become feral, roaming free without restraint. This imagery effectively symbolizes the uncontainable nature of the feelings expressed in the song. Phrases like “sos polvo de querencia” (you are the dust of fondness) and “sangre que a borbotones pierdo de una herida abierta” (blood that profusely flows from an open wound) underline the raw, visceral pain of love and loss. The symbolism of nature—pampa, wind, and bitter waters—serves to connect the personal anguish to a broader, almost existential struggle.
Recorded in 1945, a time when the world was marked by the aftermath of World War II, “Cimarrón de ausencia” resonates with a universal theme of loss and the yearning for return. This historical context enriches the tango’s emotional layer, reflecting a period of global mourning and recovery. Argentina itself, distant yet deeply connected to the global conflicts, might have felt these themes of absence and loss more acutely, thus shaping the melancholic tone of the song.
Marsilio Robles was an Argentine lyricist known for his deep, evocative tangos that often explored themes of nostalgia, love, and sorrow.