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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.
Flor de lis is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Enrique Rodríguez.
“Flor de Lis” portrays a poignant tale of lost love between the narrator and his beloved, known as the “Flor de Lis”, a doll-like figure from Paris. The song expresses the deep longing and remembrance of a passionate but brief romantic interlude that has since turned to ashes in the narrator’s heart. The reference to Paris, a city often associated with romance and beauty, heightens the sense of a grand but ultimately lost love. The lyrics reveal a transition from a vibrant past to a present filled with longing and sadness, as the “Flor de Lis” is now far from Paris, and gone are the days when her song filled the boulevards with life.
The title “Flor de Lis” refers to the lily flower, which is a symbol of purity and devotion. In the song, it represents not only the woman’s nickname but also the pure and intense emotion the narrator felt during their time together. The constant juxtaposition of light and darkness, sun and snow, mirrors the intense contrasts in their passionate but fleeting relationship. The lily’s lasting beauty contrasts starkly with the transient nature of their love, highlighting the pain of remembrance and unfulfilled desire.
The tango was recorded in 1944, a time when the world was engulfed in the turmoil of World War II. Argentina, while geographically distant from the main theatres of war, was not immune to its effects, experiencing political and economic fluctuations. Against this backdrop, “Flor de Lis” emerges as a narrative of personal loss and nostalgia, perhaps echoing the broader sense of uncertainty and upheaval of the era. The song’s references to Paris and the desire to live in Argentina might also touch upon themes of displacement and longing for stability in a rapidly changing world.
Horacio Sanguinetti was a remarkable lyricist whose works often delved into themes of love, nostalgia, and the human condition, deeply resonating with the tango listeners of his time.