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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.
De igual a igual is a Tango written by Rodolfo Sciammarella and composed by Rodolfo Sciammarella.
The tango “De igual a igual” explores intense emotions surrounding love, jealousy, and fear of loss. The lyrics reveal a deep affection towards a beloved, intertwined with the anxiety of potentially losing that person, creating a vivid emotional landscape of love intermingled with personal insecurities. This narrative resonates with the complexities of intimate relationships, encapsulating the mixture of overwhelming joy and the shadow of uncertainty clouding it.
The song utilizes powerful symbols to articulate feelings and conditions of love. Expressions like “mezcla de dulzura y de tormento” (mixture of sweetness and torment) and “sienta un vacío” (feels emptiness) vividly symbolize the dual nature of love that is both fulfilling and agonizing. The consistent use of phrases referring to “fear” and “jealousy” underscores the vulnerability and protectiveness that come with profound emotional bonds, emphasizing the song’s theme of equal emotional stakes in love, captured in the title “De igual a igual,” which translates to “As equals.”
Written in 1945, “De igual a igual” emerged during a volatile period in Argentina, a time marked by political instability and social change. The yearning for an equitable emotional partnership reflected in the lyrics may symbolize broader societal desires for equality and stability amidst chaos. Argentina, with its rich history of tango as a voice for the emotional pulse of its people, contextualizes this song not only as a personal love story but also as a societal metaphor.
Rodolfo Sciammarella was a notable Argentine lyricist and composer, celebrated for his contributions to the tango genre.