Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Destino de flor is a Tango written by Alejandro Romay and composed by Roberto Rufino.
“Destino de flor” presents a poignant and introspective narrative, deeply rooted in themes of love, regret, and redemption. The tango song’s protagonist reflects on a past relationship marred by personal failings and vices that led to separation. The phrase “En la tarde gris del sinsabor te vi partir, sufrida y buena” (In the gray afternoon of tastelessness, I saw you leave, suffering and good) sets an emotional tone of remorse as the speaker recounts watching their loved one leave. This departure embodies the emotional climax where the protagonist fully grasps the gravitas of pain caused to their beloved.
The title “Destino de flor” symbolizes a fleeting existence, much like a flower that blooms beautifully yet briefly, which is a recurring theme of the fleeting nature of life and happiness in art and literature. The song uses this metaphor to underline the transient beauty of love and life, curtailed by poor choices. “Llanto… que es un canto por ti con destino de flor, perfumar y morir” (Crying… which is a song for you with the destiny of a flower, to perfume and die) poignantly captures this symbolism, portraying cries as the final swansong, a fleeting beauty followed by an inevitable end. This imagery of blooming then fading away encapsulates the essence of the protagonist’s lament over the lost love.
“Destino de flor” was crafted in 1957, a period in Argentina where tango was a prominent expressive outlet embodying the social and cultural identity of the populace. The year marks a time of political turbulence and cultural shifts in Argentina, reflected in the melancholic and introspective themes of tango lyrics which often explored themes of despair, nostalgia, and societal alienation. In this historical context, the tango acts not only as a personal soliloquy but also speaks to the broader collective experiences of loss, longing, and resignation felt by society at large during this restless era.
Alejandro Romay was an influential figure in Argentine media, recognized for his significant contributions as a television executive and producer. Beyond his acclaimed role in television, Romay was also revered in the musical world for his poignant lyrics and captivating tangos, exemplifying his creative versatility.