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Justo el 31 is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discépolo and composed by Enrique Santos Discépolo.
The tango “Justo el 31” revolves around a whimsical and bittersweet tale of a man’s escape from an undesirable relationship exactly when his partner planned to solidify their bond. It delves into the themes of freedom, deception, and the harsh realities hidden behind seemingly comedic situations. The protagonist narrates his quick actions to end the relationship on the 31st, a symbolic twist to the initial intention of the woman to tie the knot (“amurarme el uno”) on the first of the month—showing his cunning by turning the tables just in time.
The use of the date, “Justo el 31,” symbolizes a turn of fate and a cunning escape from entrapment. This specific choice of day represents a subtle but powerful victory in the protagonist’s life, marking a narrow escape from a binding commitment he was desperate to avoid. The imagery of the protagonist’s partner intending to use the rope for clothes hanging (“se morfó la soga”) humorously twists into a metaphor for the potential entrapment from which he narrowly escapes. The tale concludes with the phrase, “se la fui a cortar,” indicating his decisive action to cut off the relationship and her plans.
Recorded in 1949, “Justo el 31” emerges in post-World War II Argentina, a period characterized by significant political and social changes. The tango reflects the common man’s struggles and fleeting romances within Buenos Aires’s urban sprawl. This setting serves as a backdrop for tales of personal endeavors, transient relationships, and the satirical handling of life’s more grave predicaments. The repetitive misfortunes and the protagonist’s humorous albeit rough journey resonates with the resilience of the common Argentine facing societal shifts during that era.
Enrique Santos Discépolo was an illustrious Argentine musician, playwright, and composer, renowned for his profound tangos which often delved into the philosophical and social commentary of his times.