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La casita de mis viejos is a Tango written by Enrique Cadícamo and composed by Juan Carlos Cobián.
The lyrics of “La casita de mis viejos” depict a poignant narrative wherein the protagonist, bearing the weight of age and life experiences, returns to the humble home of his parents. The text is ripe with reflections on past youthful indiscretions, emotional sufferings, and a longing for maternal affection and forgiveness. This return is not just to a physical space but a journey into the folds of memory and remorse, amplified by the deteriorating health of his mother. It’s a tale of reconciliation with past roots and a confrontation with oneself.
The central symbol within this tango is the “casita de mis viejos” (the little house of my parents), which signifies more than just a childhood home. It embodies a repository of memories, both joyful and painful, and acts as a sanctuary where one seeks redemption and peace. Phrases like “Barrio tranquilo de mi ayer,” translated as “Quiet neighborhood of my yesterday,” evoke a sense of nostalgia for simpler, albeit sorrowful, times. The symbolic home acts as a vessel through which the protagonist revisits the person he once was and the innocence lost to time.
Authored in 1965, this tango comes from a period where Argentine culture remained steeped in tradition yet was navigating the complexities of modern societal changes. The mention of the “viejita” (little old mother) and her condition speaks to the cultural reverence for familial ties and the profound respect and care for the elderly, predominant in Argentine ethos. Furthermore, the protagonist’s reflection on his youth’s follies and his subsequent return to his roots mirrors the broader societal reflection of traditional values in a rapidly changing world.
Enrique Cadícamo was a notable Argentine lyricist and poet, renowned for his significant contributions to the tango genre.