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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.
Eterna is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by Fulvio Salamanca.
“Eterna” captures an enduring love story where the lyricist, Carlos Bahr, portrays his unchanging and constant love through the metaphor of seasons and nature. The narrative unfolds around the image of a beloved woman who is depicted as both timeless and ageless (“La misma, la eterna”). Her arrival each evening is depicted with vibrant imagery, her cheeks painted with dual tones of roses, symbolizing a blend of passion and vitality. This tango, laden with nostalgia, reflects the persistent affection and memories that linger despite the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The repeated stanzas emphasize this unyielding sentiment, reinforcing the theme of love’s constancy.
The use of floral and seasonal symbolism in “Eterna” enriches the emotional texture of the lyrics. Flowers, often a symbol of fleeting beauty and the ephemeral nature of life, contrast here as symbols of joy and everlasting spring (“Traías en tus manos, la alegre primavera”). The enduring word of love (“La eterna palabra”) suggests a promise that withstands the test of time, underscoring the theme of eternalties. Furthermore, the juxtaposition of the vibrancy of past memories with the present desolation (“Y un invierno de ausencia Secó al corazón”) vividly portrays the heartache of longing and the coldness of absence, enhancing the depth of the narrator’s emotional state.
Composed and penned in 1948 Post-World War II Argentina, “Eterna” emerges at a time of significant social and political change. This period was marked by a strong sense of rebuilding and restoration. Argentine tango was undergoing a transformation as well, with more focus on lyrical content reflecting personal and emotional narratives. “Eterna” resonates with the sentiments of loss and remembrance, possibly mirroring the broader societal mood of loss and recovery post-war, making its emotional appeal universal and timeless.
Carlos Bahr was a prolific Argentine lyricist known for his profound contributions to the genre of Tango, often collaborating with notable composers to bring rich emotional narratives to life through his lyrics.