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Hay que entrar (2) is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Enrique Rodríguez.
The tango lyrics “Hay que entrar (2)” explore themes of love, marriage, and the complex, sometimes conflicting nature of basing decisions around these topics. The repeated phrase “porque al fin, che Julián, hay que entrar,” which means “because in the end, Julián, you have to go in,” conveys a sense of inevitability and resignation towards marriage. The entire song is a dialogue with oneself about the contradictions in attitudes towards women, from adoration to blame, reflecting a significant battle with personal convictions and societal expectations.
In “Hay que entrar (2),” women are depicted with strong contradicting symbols such as ‘sphinx’ and associated with characteristics ranging from mystique and allurement to being denoted as part of the devil (“Ustedes las chicas, del demonio son”). This stark contrast in symbolism might represent the complicated nature of relationships and the polarized views that the society of the time held towards women – viewed as both caretakers and captors in marital relationships. Another symbol is the ‘yoke’ and ‘mill’ indicating enslavement and endless labor, portraying marriage as a burdensome yet an inevitable part of life.
Recorded in Argentina in 1951, “Hay que entrar (2)” arises in a period marked by significant political and social changes post World War II. The song mirrors the traditional conflict between retaining conventional family structures and facing modern societal changes. The repeated advice to “get into it” (marriage) despite all reservations can also reflect the societal pressure of that era where familial and marital ties were viewed as paramount.
Enrique Cadícamo was a renowned Argentine tango lyricist, known for his poignant and culturally impactful compositions.