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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 pensamiento,” composed by José Martínez with lyrics by Francisco García Jiménez, is a tango that interweaves themes of memory, loss, and the lasting impact of a past love. The lyrics reflect a moment of poignant reflection where the narrator revisits letters from a past lover, encountering a withered flower—the remnant and symbol of their former affection. This flower, once vibrant and beautiful, now serves as a tangible memory of what has been irrevocably lost, unveiling the ephemeral nature of emotional connections.
The central symbol in this tango is the “cadáver de una flor” (corpse of a flower), which strongly emphasizes the theme of decay and the death of past feelings. This flower represents not only a dead thought or memory but also encapsulates the entire cycle of a romantic relationship—from the blooming of affection to its inevitable demise. The poignant contrast between the flower’s past beauty and its current state reflects the bittersweet nature of memories. The lyrics also make notable use of contrast between the permanence of the thought in the mind (“El de mi mente, siempre vivo”) and the ephemeral nature of the physical flower, underscoring the lasting pain of lost love despite the passage of time.
Created in Argentina in 1945, “El pensamiento” emerges during a tumultuous period marked by political and social shifts following World War II. The melancholic tone and reflective nature of the tango could be reflective of the broader societal sentiments of loss and nostalgia. During this era, tangos often mirrored public sentiment, capturing the collective emotional landscape. The personal loss described in the song could metaphorically mirror the sense of national identity or security that might have felt compromised during these unstable times.
Francisco García Jiménez was an influential lyricist in the tango genre, known for his profound and evocative lyrics that often explored themes of love, sorrow, and existential musings.