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Los mareados is a Tango written by Enrique Cadicamo and composed by Juan Carlos Cobián.
“Los mareados,” a poignant tango, captures a deeply emotional and introspective moment between two former lovers who reunite in a bittersweet setting. They encounter each other in a bar, engaging in drinking that reflects their attempts to obscure their pain and nostalgia. The lyrics illustrate a powerful scene where joy is overshadowed by the underlying sorrow of unfulfilled love and the realization of irreversible separation. The melancholic remembrance of what once was and will never be again echoes through their current farewell, emphasizing both resignation and the sharp sting of past connections.
The symbolism in “Los mareados” is rich and emphasizes the emotional and temporal distances between the characters. The electric ardor in their eyes indicates both a remaining passion and the painful acknowledgment of its fading light. The consistent reference to alcohol — depicted through the atmosphere of drinking and laughter masking tears — serves as a metaphor for both the intoxicating nature of love and its potential to lead to confusion and despair. “Esta noche, amiga mía, el alcohol nos ha embriagado…” portrays alcohol as a facilitator of stark honesty between the pair, erasing barriers but also highlighting the permanence of their emotional scars.
Recorded in 1968 in Argentina, “Los mareados” emerged during a period rich in political and social upheaval. Argentina was marked by significant cultural shifts and political instability, which often influenced its art forms, particularly tango, which historically has been a medium for expressing more subversive undertones. During this era, a nostalgic longing for the past and a critique of present sorrows often emerged in literature and music, encapsulated here where the past’s allure and pain are inextricable, mirroring the societal yearning for stability and happier times.
Enrique Cadicamo was a prolific Argentine lyricist and poet, known for his significant contributions to the tango genre.