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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 esquinazo is a Tango written by Carlos Pesce and composed by Ángel Villoldo.
The lyrics of “El esquinazo” weave a narrative of disillusionment and detachment following a betrayal in love. The voice in the song addresses a former lover, expressing a firm resolve to move on from the pain and mistrust caused by the lover’s unfaithfulness. The recurring assertion, “Nada me importa de tu amor, golpeá nomás…” which translates to “I don’t care about your love, just hit it…” captures a defiant dismissal of any lingering emotional ties to the lover. This detachment is further emphasized in the provision of “el libro del recuerdo” or “the book of memory,” symbolically giving the lover a place to store forgotten memories as a final gesture of separation.
The phrase “el esquinazo” itself, translating roughly to “the dodge” in English, symbolizes evasion or a sharp turn away from this past relationship. It encapsulates the theme of decisively avoiding further emotional pain by physically or emotionally stepping aside. The imagery of “guardar las flores del olvido,” or “storing the flowers of forgetfulness,” poetically enhances the song by framing forgetfulness as a delicate, yet deliberate, preservation of past pain, almost like pressing dried flowers into a book to both preserve and put away.
“El esquinazo” emerged in 1966 in Argentina, a period marked by significant political and social turbulence. This atmosphere of uncertainty and disillusionment with the status quo may have resonated in the personal sphere, reflected in this tango through themes of betrayal and confrontation of harsh realities. Tango, often a reflection of deeper societal emotions, here serves as a medium to express personal rejection and closure, mirroring the broader societal desire for change and the confrontation of uncomfortable truths.
Carlos Pesce stands out as a significant figure in the history of Tango lyrics, contributing to the rich tapestry of themes and expressions within this Argentine musical genre.