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Gime el viento is a Tango written by and composed by Atilio Bruni.

Story behind the Tango Gime el viento

“Gime el viento” beautifully encapsulates the poignant longing and deep emotional resonance typical of passionate tango ballads. Through its exploration of themes like nostalgia, loss, and the passage of time, the lyrics convey the profound sadness and resigned hope that come with remembering a cherished past. The imagery of the wind—which laments and murmurs—acts as a metaphor for the haunting presence of memories and emotions. The narrative suggests the return of a loved one, yet leaves us with an unresolved yearning, as even nature itself mourns a “fatal goodbye.”

Symbolism of Gime el viento

The use of the wind as a central symbol in “Gime el viento” is particularly evocative. The wind, which “gime” or “whines,” reflects the internal emotional turbulence of the narrator. Such natural elements symbolize the fleeting and transient nature of happiness and sorrow. Moreover, the wind’s “lánguido lamento,” or languid lament, speaks to the enduring echo of past joys and sorrows, intensified by the personification of the wind which brings back voices of happier yesterdays.

Key phrases such as “el aire me acaricia como un beso” (the air caresses me like a kiss) intertwine themes of love and nature, illustrating a visceral longing for the tenderness of a past lover. The phrase “retornando aquel momento del adiós fatal” (returning to that moment of the fatal goodbye) captures a central narrative pivot, reflecting both the trauma of separation and the constant pull of those memories on one’s psyche.

Gime el viento in historic Context

Written in 1943, “Gime el viento” arises during a time when Argentina was experiencing both social and political upheaval, influencing the arts with themes of sentimentality and reflection. In Buenos Aires, the tango’s cultural hub, these creations mirrored the city’s complex emotions—as people grappled with personal and societal change, treading the line between tradition and modernity. The nostalgia and melancholy of the tango may well relate to these broader existential anxieties, as artists revered familiar landscapes and intimate connections amidst uncertainty.

Atilio Bruni, the composer of “Gime el viento,” was part of the vibrant tango scene in Buenos Aires, contributing to its musical heritage with works that resonate with emotional depth and cultural significance.