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La cachila is a Tango written by Héctor Polito and composed by Eduardo Arolas.
The tango “La cachila” encapsulates a tale of profound love and loss, nuanced by the nostalgia of better times. The protagonist recalls a past filled with love and kindness, compared metaphorically to ‘la cachila’—an old, classic car—symbolizing perhaps the beautiful but now deteriorated memories of a shared life. The narrative is heart-wrenching, as it details the abrupt ending of this loving relationship due to a calamitous event, leaving the speaker in relentless sorrow and isolation.
The central symbol in the song is ‘la cachila’, which translates to an old car, often used metaphorically to represent something that was once valuable, functional but is now a relic of the past, bearing emotional attachments. This metaphor vividly depicts the stark contrast between the cherished past and the desolate present. The repeated reference to this symbol throughout the lyrics intensifies the theme of enduring pain sourced from the irrevocable past. Key phrases like “igual que la cachila, hice mi nido” and “igual que la cachila, de pena llora”, likening the speaker’s emotional dwelling and current state to ‘la cachila’, enhance the emotional gravity of abandonment and perpetual grief.
Composed during 1941 in Argentina, “La cachila” comes from a period marked by political instability and societal transitions. The sense of loss and melancholy in tango music often reflects the broader socio-economic struggles of the Argentine populace during this era. In a metaphorical layer, the tango communicates not only personal grief but also a communal sense of nostalgia and loss — perhaps aligning with the collective memory of a more hopeful past amidst times of uncertainty.
Héctor Polito was an influential personality in the tango scene, known for his poignant lyrics that often explored themes of love, nostalgia, and despair.