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.
Entre sueños is a Tango written by Francisco García Jiménez and composed by Anselmo Aieta.
The lyrics of “Entre sueños” poetically narrate the haunting pains of longing and memory, largely revolving around themes of solitude, loss, and ephemeral hope. The protagonist experiences the vivid illusion of a lost loved one returning in dreams, their mere presence offering transient relief from suffering. The lyrics capture a deep emotional struggle—mourning the absence while grappling with the fleeting nature of dreams that momentarily bridge the gap between past happiness and present sorrow.
The key phrases such as “cara a cara con la muerte” (face to face with death) and “morfina y opio de los recuerdos” (morphine and opium of memories) starkly symbolize the intensity of the subject’s emotional turmoil, equating their mournful longing with a battle against death and using dreams as a narcotic escape from reality. The recurring motif of dreams within the song serves as a metaphor for both escapism and confrontation with ones grief, where dreams are a sanctuary that fleetingly brings back the lost joy. “con la sombra que yo invoco” (with the shadow that I invoke) illustrates the desperation and active effort to summon the comforting images of the past, highlighting the blurred lines between reality and illusion in the midst of sorrow.
Recorded in Argentina in 1950, “Entre sueños” emerges during a period marked by political instability and cultural transformation in the country. This era saw the rise of Peronism and its profound impact on Argentine society and national identity. The emotional intensity and themes of loss and despair within the tango resonate with the broader feelings of uncertainty and nostalgia prevalent during this turbulent time. The poignant invocation of dreams could also reflect a collective longing for stability and the return to a nostalgically remembered better past, mirroring the personal yearnings of the protagonist in the lyrics.
Francisco García Jiménez was a renowned Argentine lyricist and poet, famous for his significant contributions to the tango genre. His works often weave intricate emotional landscapes, delving deep into personal and cultural themes.