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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.
Daño is a Tango written by Mario Bontempi and composed by Cayetano Morselli.
At its core, “Daño” (translated as “Harm” in English) is a deeply introspective piece, reflecting on past actions that have caused irreparable emotional damage. The narrator revisits old memories through letters, highlighting a permanent mark left by a former love, described as eternal through her voice and presence. The love they shared is characterized as forbidden and inherently tragic, symbolized by the merging of two destinies with a cross — possibly a nod to both suffering and sacrifice. This evokes a feeling of inescapable fate and the bittersweet pain of a lost illusion.
The lyrics of “Daño” are rich in symbolism and raw emotional expression. The allusion to “tortured life” and the “desecration of your heart” conveys the depth of regret and self-reproach the singer feels. This is not just a story of love but also of harm — a soulful lament about how the narrator’s actions have not only broken a heart but also left a haunting shadow on his own life. The mention of a “complaint without words” and “the revenge of your dream” suggests an internal reckoning, with the narrator’s soul enduring the consequences of past actions, underlining the theme of unavoidable karmic retribution.
“Daño” was written and recorded in Argentina in 1951, a time of significant social and political change within the country. The post-World War II era saw a rise in artistic expressions that mirrored the complexities of society’s emotional and moral challenges. In this setting, Tango often served as a reflective, almost cathartic medium for exploring themes of passion, disillusionment, and regret. The grim acknowledgment of emotional scars in “Daño” reflects not only personal remorse but perhaps also a collective sense of loss and nostalgia that could resonate with many during this transformative period in Argentina.
Mario Bontempi was a noted lyricist whose works encompass themes deeply entwined with the human experience, often exploring love and its consequences.