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Con tu mirar is a Tango written by Norberto Canosa and composed by Eusebio Severo Giorno.
“Con tu mirar” which translates to “With your gaze” in English, is a profoundly emotional tango that explores themes of love, betrayal, and unyielding passion. The lyrics express a deep admiration and love turned to pain and sorrow due to the beloved’s insincerity. The speaker recounts how the beloved’s gaze initially gave them hope and happiness, but eventually, it left them with deep sorrow as they realized the love was feigned.
The gaze or “mirar” is heavily symbolic in the song, representing both the beginning of love and the onset of pain. It encapsulates the moment of connection and, later, the disillusionment. Notable phrases like “Con tu mirar me diste / Una ilusión” and “Robaste a mi vida / La felicidad” emphasize how the gaze offered illusionary happiness before snatching it away. The repeated references to the beloved’s gaze poignantly symbolize the emotional rollercoaster from blissful love to deep-seated betrayal.
Recorded in 1941, during a period rich in the history of tango music in Argentina, “Con tu mirar” reflects the typical emotional intensity and melancholic tone of the genre. This time frame in Argentina was marked by political and social changes, and tangos often captured the emotional undertones of the society. The longing and despair expressed in the tango may mirror the collective uncertainty of the epoch, making it relatable to many who faced personal and societal upheavals.
Norberto Canosa was a notable lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, celebrated for his deep emotional narratives conveyed through his lyrics.