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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.
Imperdonable is a Tango written by Agustín Minotti and composed by Roberto Carlés.
Imperdonable narrates a poignant tale where the narrator reminisces about a lost love, enveloped by the melancholic radiance of the moon. These tender memories, symbolized by the image of the moonlight touching his loved one’s eyelashes, are intertwined with pledges of eternal devotion. However, the narrative takes a sorrowful turn as fate intervenes and the beloved’s voice fades away, leaving the narrator in profound anguish and regret. The song pierces through the themes of love, loss, and the inconsolable guilt of not following the beloved to the grave, despite earlier promises to forever share in each other’s fates.
The primary symbolism in “Imperdonable” revolves around natural and personal elements that heighten the emotional weight of the lyrics. The moonlight, which traditionally symbolizes change and impermanence, in this context highlights the fleeting nature of joy and the inevitability of sorrow in love. The usage of “sus caricias, todo…” emphasizes the totality and intensity of the shared past. Roses, mentioned in the closing verses, are symbols of both love and mourning, suggesting the dual nature of the narrator’s remembrance. The white roses in particular, that were cared for by the deceased, symbolize purity and deep love, now markers of a grave and a living testament to the narrator’s grief.
“Imperdonable” was released in 1957, a period rich in cultural evolution in Argentina, where tango music often mirrored the personal and societal narratives of its time. Post-World War II, Argentina was marked by significant social and economic changes, and tango music became a vessel for expressing the complex emotions of lost love, nostalgia, and societal shifts. This historical context adds depth to “Imperdonable,” underscoring the personal grief as reflective of broader societal sentiments of loss and longing in a transitioning nation.
Agustín Minotti was a prominent figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his poignant lyrics that often explored themes of love, loss, and human emotion.