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La casa vacía is a Tango written by Reinaldo Yiso and composed by Arturo Gallucci.
“La casa vacía” translates to “The Empty House” in English, capturing the essence of loss and abandonment. The lyrics revolve around a man encountering a newspaper ad about the auction of his childhood home, sparking a flood of poignant memories. As he stands outside the house during the auction, he is overwrought with emotion, reminiscing about his departed parents and the warmth of his once happy home, now silent and empty. This tango emotionally narrates the intersection of personal loss with the physical loss of a home filled with memories.
The home in “La casa vacía” is depicted not just as a structure but as a vessel carrying the essence of family and childhood memories. The house symbolizes comfort, safety, and belonging, making its loss profoundly devastating. Key phrases like “La casa de mis padres,” and “El diario de la noche tembló entre mis manos” underscore the personal impact and the tremble of emotions upon discovering the upcoming auction. The house’s depiction as “una sombra” in the final scene highlights the overshadow of death and abandonment that now clings to the once vibrant space.
“La casa vacía” was written in post-World War II Argentina, a period marked by social and economic changes, with many individuals experiencing loss and displacement, similar to the protagonist’s emotional narrative of losing his familial home. The tango, recorded in 1949, subtly reflects the melancholia and societal nostalgic sentiments of the era, expressing a common longing for simpler, happier times amidst a rapidly modernizing society.
Reinaldo Yiso was an esteemed lyricist in the tango genre, known for his poignant storytelling and ability to evoke deep emotional responses through his words.