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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.
Imaginación is a Tango written by Francisco García Jiménez and composed by Oscar Arona.
“Imaginación” portrays the deep reflections and anticipations of a parent watching over their sleeping child. The lyrics navigate through tender emotions, expressing a mix of hope, worry, and profound love. The narrator speculates about the child’s future, their life’s path, and the inevitable distancing as the child grows and experiences life. These speculations spiral into a vivid, anxiety-ridden projection of the child as a bride, symbolizing the ultimate letting go. The recurring imagination and fear culminate as the child wakes up and cries, which paradoxically brings the parent back to life—reigniting their purpose and connection.
Francisco García Jiménez extensively uses symbolic language to elevate the emotional intensity of “Imaginación.” The child is depicted as the “sunrise that sweeps the darkness of pain,” indicating hope and renewal brought by the next generation. Contrasting symbols of “flores de azahar” (orange blossom flowers, symbols of purity) and “velo de ilusión” (veil of illusion) at a bridal altar evoke both the beauty and the painful illusions that accompany major life changes. The choice of words such as “ansia de vivir” (desire to live) and “lumbre de mi hogar” (flame of my home) further deepen the personal and existential stakes represented by the child.
Recorded in Argentina in 1950, a time post-World War II, when society was reflecting on themes of hope, rebirth, and the imperative of carving out a future from the shadows of past turmoil. Against this backdrop, “Imaginación” can be seen as an embodiment of a societal hope channeled through personal narrative—one expressing universal concerns about the next generation’s role in shaping a recovering world. The imaginings of a safer, brighter future reflect not just personal aspiration but also a collective societal yearning for progress and protection of the innocent.
Francisco García Jiménez was a renowned poet and lyricist, known for his contributions to the Argentine tango genre. His works often encapsulate complex human emotions, skillfully intertwined with social reflections.