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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.
Lo siento en el alma is a Tango written by Reinaldo Yiso and composed by Roberto Giménez.
“Lo siento en el alma” reflects the deep emotional turmoil and heartache stemming from a failed love. The lyrics tell the story of someone who tried to uplift their partner from despair (“De toda tu ruina, tu barro y miseria, con besos y sueños te quise arrancar”) and heal their emotional wounds, only to be met with betrayal. This betrayal led to a painful decision that love and forgiveness are no longer possible (“Lo siento en el alma, no puedo besarte, no puedo quererte ni darte un perdón”). The narrative unfurls a tale of love, betrayal, and the irreversible closure of a once hopeful heart.
The repeated phrase “Lo siento en el alma” which translates to “I feel it in my soul,” underscores the depth of anguish experienced by the speaker. The soul, a symbol of one’s innermost being, highlights how profoundly the betrayal has impacted them. The mention of “engaging brutes in the mud” symbolizes the careless and harsh destruction of the pure love that was offered, while the closed door of the heart at the end of the song symbolizes finality and an irreversible emotional break.
Created in 1954, post-World War II era Argentina was marked by political and social changes. This period involved significant emotional and economic turmoil, which can be felt in the evocative imagery of ruin and misery in the lyrics. During such times, Tangos often reflected themes of loss, melancholia, and nostalgia, mirroring the socio-economic backdrop that influenced everyday lives. “Lo siento en el alma” portrays personal despair and betrayal that could metaphorically align with the broader societal feelings of disillusionment of the era.
Reinaldo Yiso was a prolific Argentine lyricist known for his strong contributions to the Tango genre.