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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.
Esperar is a Tango written and composed by Enrique Santos Discépolo.
The Tango “Esperar,” meaning “To Wait” in English, embodies a deep narrative of longing and the agony of anticipation. Through the lyrics, Discépolo explores the torment and despair intertwined with waiting for a loved one. The phrase “Pienso que llegarás un día,” which translates to “I think that you will arrive one day,” sets a tone of hope against the backdrop of uncertainty and emotional turmoil.
“Esperar” is rich in symbolism, particularly through its depiction of awaiting as both a source of pain and a bittersweet solace. The lines “Dulce dolor que me estremece, consuelo de esperarte que sufro por vos” translate to “Sweet pain that shakes me, comfort of waiting that I suffer for you.” Here, Discépolo cleverly uses oxymorons like “sweet pain” and “comfort of waiting” to illustrate the complex emotions that waiting evokes. This duality points to the human condition of finding comfort in pain when it is anchored in deep love and hope.
Written in 1937 in Argentina, “Esperar” reflects the socio-economic atmosphere of the time—a period marked by political instability and social unrest. The emotive, deeply introspective content of the Tango can be seen as a metaphorical response to the collective sentiments of anxiety and hope that permeated Argentine society. This historical backdrop enhances the emotional weight of the lyrics, providing a deeper understanding of the personal and collective waiting experienced during that era.
Enrique Santos Discépolo was an influential Argentine musician and composer, renowned for his ability to intertwine social commentary with the emotive landscape of Tango.