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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.
El encopao is a Tango written by Enrique Dizeo and composed by Osvaldo Pugliese.
“El encopao” captures the poignant cry of a tormented soul delving deep into the abyss of despair, brought on by lost love. The lyrics unveil a character self-labeled as “El Encopao,” loosely translated as “The Drunken One” or “The Intoxicated.” In a heartfelt outpour,” El Encopao” reiterates how the frivolous judgments of others are misplaced, and their barbs no longer pierce his hardened exterior. His tale is one of emotional pain, drowned by the numbing effects of incessant drinking, as his life revolves around a corner bar, stripped of its beauty by neglect and heartache. This persona imparts a brutal honesty about his spiraling life, dictated by his unceasing love and shattered by indifference.
The physical and metaphorical symbols in “El Encopao” enhance its emotional resonance. The recurring imagery of “borracho” or “drunkenness” symbolizes the protagonist’s attempts to blur the painful clarity of unrequited love. The bar, a consistent backdrop, represents his stagnant life, a stark contrast to the vivaciousness that filled his world before his lover’s abandonment. Phrases like “mareado de caña y de recuerdos” intertwine his drunken stupor with his haunting memories, illustrating the oppressive weight of his past love which dictates his present despair. Through these symbols, the lyrics express a relentless grief and longing incapable of being soothed.
Recorded in 1985, “El encopao” emerges from an era in Argentina marked by the end of military dictatorship and a return to democracy. In this time of political and social upheaval, tango often mirrored the collective sentiment of loss, disillusionment, and a yearning for what was past. The protagonist’s retreat to alcohol as a coping mechanism and his subsequent societal alienation may be seen as a reflection of the broader disenchantment felt by many Argentinians during this period. This poignant manifestation of despair provides a deeper, more nuanced window into the psyche of a society wrestling with its own demons and disappointments.
Enrique Dizeo was a renowned lyricist in the Tango genre, known for his profound and evocative compositions that often explored themes of love, sorrow, and existential anguish.