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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.
Dónde estás is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Manuel Sucher.
“Dónde estás” delves deeply into the theme of longing and the pain of separation. The lyrics express a profound sense of loss and an unyielding yearning for a lost love. Central to the lyric is the repeated question “¿Dónde estás?”—translated as “Where are you?”—which is a poignantly emotional plea filled with desperation and sorrow. The singer confesses to living a lie, pretending indifference while secretly hoping for a reunion with a past love. The truth revealed is the inability to forget or move on, despite attempts to do so.
The symbolic use of phrases like “my voice carried by the wind” and “the pain of a hundred memories” enhances the emotional weight of the narrative. The wind represents messages sent out into the void, never quite reaching their destination, echoing the futility and despair of his calls. Memories, often painful, act as relentless reminders of the past, suggesting a burden that the protagonist carries relentlessly. The “blind whirlwind” possibly symbolizes the chaotic forces of fate that separated the lovers, adding a layer of tragic inevitability to their story.
Recorded in Argentina in 1959, a period marked by political and social unrest, “Dónde estás” might also inadvertently reflect the broader sentiment of dislocation and longing characteristic of the era. During times of societal turmoil, themes of personal loss and search for meaning can resonate more deeply, mirroring the collective experience of the population. The tango, inherently melancholic and expressive, serves as a perfect vehicle to explore these deeply human emotions, making “Dónde estás” a timeless piece that connects personal ache with wider societal changes.
Carlos Bahr was a prolific Argentine tango lyricist, known for his deep and evocative lyrics that often explore themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.