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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.
Inútil is a Tango written by Reinaldo Yiso and composed by Tito Ribero.
The tango “Inútil” explores themes of hopelessness and unrequited love. It reflects the inner conflict of a person facing the inevitable, grappling with feelings and desires that fate seems to have ruled against. The lyrics speak of striving against one’s predetermined path, symbolized by futile struggles to change what is destined. The key phrases, “how, if one has their destiny,” and “how to pretend that in a moment a feeling opens up,” convey the internal turmoil of someone yearning for a love that destiny hasn’t marked for them.
The title itself, “Inútil” (Useless), symbolizes the futility of the singer’s efforts. This hopelessness is poignantly described as beautiful yet unreachable, “like the brightness of a star”. Yiso uses celestial imagery to symbolize the distant, untouchable nature of the desired love. The recurring metaphor of the speaker’s struggle, likened to the anguish of the lost, the sorrow of the defeated, and the fever of pain, enhances the emotional weight of the futile endeavor to secure unreciprocated affection.
“Inútil” was recorded in 1947, a period marked in Argentina by political upheaval and the rise of Juan Perón. During this time, tango often echoed the sentiments of the common people, capturing their emotional struggles. The theme of battling against a predetermined fate may subtly mirror the broader societal conflicts and the personal struggles of individuals against an overpowering destiny, both personally and politically.
Reinaldo Yiso was a renowned Argentine lyricist famous for his contributions to the Tango genre. He collaborated with numerous well-known composers and his works are celebrated for their deep emotional resonance and lyrical beauty.