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These Tangos, Valses, and Milongas were recorded around the same time. Take a look to discover what else this orchestra—or others—may have recorded during the same week or even on the exact same day.
La copa del olvido is a Tango written by Alberto Vacarezza and composed by Enrique Delfino.
The lyrics of “La copa del olvido” revolve around a man dealing with the profound betrayal and heartbreak after discovering his lover with someone else. To drown his sorrows, he turns to alcohol, repeatedly asking the waiter to bring another glass, suggesting a futile attempt to forget his pain. This theme of seeking solace in drink after a romantic disappointment is a recurring motif in tango, reflecting the cultural expression of loss and melancholia prevalent in early 20th-century Argentina.
The recurring request for “another cup” symbolizes the protagonist’s desperate attempt to escape his emotional torment through oblivion offered by alcohol. The “cup of forgetting,” or “La copa del olvido,” serves as a metaphor for his wish to erase painful memories. The act of drinking embodies a temporary solace, highlighting both the intensity of his despair and the ineffectiveness of his method to cope. Key phrases like “quiero alegrarme con este vino a ver si el vino me hace olvidar” spotlight the deep connection between tangible objects (in this case, wine) and emotional states, common in tango lyrics to convey complex emotions simplistically.
Created in 1942, a turbulent period globally due to World War II, though Argentina was neutral for much of the war, the tango might indirectly reflect the broader societal uncertainties and personal upheavals of the time. The man’s personal conflict and despair mirror the broader societal feelings of insecurity and the seeking of escape from harsh realities, perhaps paralleling how society dealt with larger existential threats through various means of escapism.
Alberto Vacarezza was an Argentine playwright and lyricist famed for his deep connection with the cultural fabric of Buenos Aires and its working-class life.