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Esta noche de luna is a Tango written by Héctor Marcó and composed by José García.
The lyrics of “Esta noche de luna” capture a vivid narrative of longing and desire under the enchanting ambiance of a moonlit night. The speaker invites the object of his affection to come closer and witness the joyful beating of his heart—an evocative image symbolizing openness and emotional readiness. The lyrics segue into a romantic portrayal, urging the surrender to a night made compelling by its beauty and the suggestive power of the moon, thus framing love not as misconduct but as an inevitable calling beneath such a tempting celestial watch.
“Esta noche de luna” or “This night of the moon” is steeped in symbolism, notably through its repeated invocation of celestial imagery. The moon itself represents enlightenment and guidance in love’s often chaotic landscape. Phrases like “la noche es azul” (the night is blue) and describing the heart’s beating “como un brujo reloj” (like a bewitched clock) enrich the text, portraying nature and time as bewitched or magical, enhancing the allure of the nocturnal emotional journey. This literary choice deepens the link between time, nature, and human emotion, effectively encapsulating the transcendent moment of confession “surgirá mi confesión” (my confession will arise).
Written in 1955 in Argentina, “Esta noche de luna” emerges during a vibrant yet tumultuous period in Argentine history, marked by political and social changes. This era arguably amplifies the tango’s themes of love and escapism, underscoring a collective yearning for moments of personal truth and emotional clarity amidst broader societal upheavals. Furthermore, the mention of the sea and moon pours into a typical geographical motif, resonating deeply with the port-side life in Buenos Aires, often a backdrop for Tango, where tales of longing, arrivals, and departures unfold.
Héctor Marcó was an Argentine lyricist known for his profound contributions to the tango genre, easily weaving the complexities of emotions with the simplicity of everyday images.