Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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Es mejor perdonar is a Tango written by José María Contursi and composed by Pedro Láurenz.
The tango “Es mejor perdonar” tells a poignant story of love, forgiveness, and heartbreak. Its lyrics detail the return of a lost love, the narrator’s initial speechless reaction, the eruption of joy, and ultimately the understanding that forgiveness, whether or not the love lasts, is a path to personal salvation. The protagonist forgives their lover, exchanging their “despair’s ghosts” for hopes reignited by love’s return, regardless of the ultimate outcome. This narrative serves as a metaphor for the broader human experience of dealing with loss, forgiveness, and the continuous cycle of hope and despair.
Contursi uses vivid imagery and emotional dialogue to enhance the visceral reactions described throughout the song. The phrase “Llevé mi corazón hasta el altar en donde mi alma agonizaba” symbolically portrays the heart as a sacrificial offer on the altar of despair, emphasizing the depth of suffering involved. The reference to forgiveness as a destroyer of “desesperación’s fantasmas” suggests that forgiveness can shatter the lingering spectres of past grievances, allowing for emotional liberation and healing. The dichotomy of laughter and tears when the lover returns richly illustrates the paradox of human emotions where joy and sorrow are inextricably intertwined.
Recorded in 1942 in Argentina, “Es mejor perdonar” emerged during a period marked by global upheaval due to World War II, though Argentina remained politically neutral for much of the war. In this era, Argentinian culture, particularly through tango, often explored themes of nostalgia, loss, and personal turmoil, reflecting broader societal uncertainties. The choice of forgiveness over despair reflects perhaps a message of hope and reconciliation that could have spoken to a societal desire for resolution in a world dominated by conflict.
José María Contursi was a prolific Argentine lyricist known for his deeply emotional and often tragic tango lyrics, which have left a lasting impact on the genre.