Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Gricel is a Tango written by José María Contursi and composed by Mariano Mores.
The lyrics of “Gricel” tell a poignant story of love and regret. The narrator reflects on his past relationship with Gricel, acknowledging that he should not have pursued her heart yet did so relentlessly. He admits to overwhelming her with his affection, not considering her genuine nature. The relationship ultimately shatters, akin to fragile glass, when he leaves and never returns. The themes of remorse and unfulfilled love are further deepened by Gricel’s haunting plea for him not to forget her, juxtaposed with his ongoing torment of being unable to erase her memory.
The symbolism in “Gricel” enriches its emotional landscape, particularly through the imagery of “ilusión de cristal” (illusion of glass) which symbolizes something beautiful yet fragile, easily shattered by harsh reality. The recurrent mention of “Gricel” serves as a painful invocation of lost love, echoing a sense of ongoing presence in absence. The lines “no te olvides de mí, de tu Gricel,” and “ni te acuerdas de mí… ¡Gricel! ¡Gricel!” reflect the deep investment in the emotional bonds and the agony of their dissolution.
“Gricel” was composed and popularized in Argentina, a country where Tango is deeply rooted in the national culture, often expressing the complex themes of love, passion, and loss. The year 1957 marks a period of social and cultural evolution in Argentina, where such expressions were not just personal but resonated with the broader public sentiment. The historical backdrop might have amplified the personal regrets and societal observations of relationships depicted in the Tango, highlighting the universal themes of love’s elusiveness and the inevitability of suffering.
José María Contursi was a prominent Argentine poet and lyricist known for his deep, emotive Tango lyrics that often explored themes of love, betrayal, and melancholy.