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La cachila is a Tango written by Héctor Polito and composed by Eduardo Arolas.
“La cachila” lyrically focuses on themes of love, loss, and reminiscence. The narrator speaks of past times filled with love and kindness, which he likens to ‘La cachila’, a term that refers to an old, rickety car. Here, the term symbolizes a cherished but worn relationship or phase of life that has endured its share of hardships. The core narrative reveals the emotional turmoil following the loss of a loved one, with the ‘nido’ (nest) they built together being ravaged by a ‘viento malo, fatal’ (cruel fatal wind), metaphorically describing the sudden and destructive end of their shared happiness.
The song uses the imagery of ‘La cachila’ to vividly portray the precariously fragile state of relationships and life, touching on themes of vulnerability and inevitable decay. The word itself, apart from its literal meaning, is chosen to evoke a sense of something that once held beauty and utility but is now resigned to fading and decay, much like the narrator’s past relationship. The phrase ‘gota a gota te ofrendé’ (drop by drop I offered you) enhances the profundity of sacrifice and giving in love, further emphasizing the depth of the narrator’s emotional investment.
Recorded in 1952, “La cachila” arrived in a post-war period where themes of loss and mourning were prominent in global consciousness. In Argentina, the 1950s was a time of significant political and social change, underlined by a sense of displacement and nostalgia for better times amongst the populace. This cultural backdrop likely influenced the song’s focus on loss and the emotional desolation that follows, mirroring the societal sentiments of the time.
Héctor Polito, the lyricist, is recognized for his contributions to the Tango genre, often weaving complex emotions with socially relevant themes into his work.