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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.
Fuimos is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by José Dames.
The song “Fuimos” translates to “We Were” in English, capturing the essence of nostalgia and the melancholic look back on a love that was once alive but now only exists in memory. The lyrics express profound sorrow and regret over a past romantic relationship that has left deep emotional scars. Through its poignant words, it tells a tale of both participants in the relationship having endured and inflicted pain. The narrative is one of love that couldn’t withstand the hardships, leading to an inevitable and painful separation.
Manzi employs rich symbolism in “Fuimos” to deepen the emotional weight of the lyrics. Phrases like “lluvia de cenizas y fatigas” (rain of ashes and fatigues) symbolize an overwhelming deluge of declining spirits and exhaustion, reflecting the dying state of their relationship. Similarly, the repeated lines “Fuimos la esperanza que no llega, que no alcanza, que no puede vislumbrar su tarde mansa” reveal a recurring theme of unfulfilled hope and a peaceful resolution that never materializes. Each line is laden with resignation and a sense of finality, illustrating that their fate together is sealed, and not even their mutual desires or cries can alter their course.
Written in 1945 Argentina, a period marked by political instability and social upheaval leading to the rise of Juan Domingo Perón, “Fuimos” subtly reflects the pervasive sentiments of uncertainty and longing for relief. Argentina during this era was fraught with economic and political challenges, much like the turbulent and burdensome relationship portrayed in the Tango. The melancholy and introspective nature of the song resonates with a society coping with its complexities and seeking solace in the familiar strains of Tango music, a cultural cornerstone that often explores themes of loss, nostalgia, and unattainable desires.
Homero Manzi was a renowned Argentine lyricist, recognized for his profound and emotive lyrics that have significantly shaped the Tango genre.