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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.
Confesión is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discépolo, Luis César Amadori and composed by Enrique Santos Discépolo.
“Confesión” translates to “Confession” in English, suggesting a deeply personal revelation shared within the lyrics. The song is a confession of self-sacrifice for love’s sake, narrating the intense decision of the speaker distancing themselves to protect the one they love. The lyrics portray the inner turmoil and noble intentions overshadowed by the appearance of harm and abandonment. This poignant theme of sacrificial love is encapsulated in the desperate lines, reflecting a tragic attempt to uplift the loved one by withdrawing.
The tango is rich in symbolic language that intensifies the emotional weight of the confession. For instance, the line “fui un fracasao y en mi caída busqué dejarte a un lao” metaphorically embodies the speaker’s downfall as a deliberate act to leave the significant other ‘at a side’, away from the harm of his failures. The vivid imagery of the partner glowing “like the sun” while others paused “to admire her” underscores the successful transformation of the loved one into a figure of admiration, juxtaposed with the speaker’s concealed agony.
Recorded in 1931 in Argentina, “Confesión” emerged during a dynamic era in Argentine history marked by political oscillation and cultural blossoming. Tango, a genre often reflecting deep personal and societal themes, served as a mirror to the emotional and social currents of the time. During this period, characters in tango often embody the struggles and aspirations of the common people, narrating stories of personal loss, love, and resilience against a backdrop of broader socio-economic changes.
Enrique Santos Discépolo was a prominent Argentine tango and milonga musician and composer, known for his impactful lyrics and melodies that often carried deep social and personal commentaries. Luis César Amadori was an influential artist in Argentine cinema and theatre, contributing widely to the country’s cultural scene.