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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.
Los mareados is a Tango written by Enrique Cadicamo and composed by Juan Carlos Cobian.
“Los mareados,” which translates to “The Dizzy” or “The Bewildered” in English, paints a picture of two people parting ways, reflecting on the love and pain they’ve experienced. The lyrics capture a bittersweet moment where past love is remembered and the decision to part ways is acknowledged. The central scene is an accidental encounter in a bar, where they find each other seemingly trying to drown their sorrows in alcohol, each struggling with their emotions. This meeting leads them to reflect on the memories they shared and the inevitable farewell that follows.
The tango uses potent symbols to enhance its emotional depth. The imagery of drinking and the ambient “fervor of the champagne” symbolize attempts to escape reality and numb the pain of a past love. The eyes of the beloved, described as “beautiful eyes that I adored” and shimmering with “an electric ardor,” reflect the intense emotions still alive, highlighting a conflict between lingering love and the pain of separation. The act of drinking together in this song symbolizes a final act of communion and closure between the two characters, sealing their shared past as they prepare to move on.
“Los mareados” was created in a period when tango music was deeply intertwined with the cultural fabric of Argentina, reflecting the complex sentiments of its society. By the early 1970s, tango was evolving, resonating with themes of nostalgia and personal introspection, perhaps mirroring the societal shifts and cultural introspections of the time. This song, like many tangos, uses the personal to reflect broader emotional narratives, allowing listeners to explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of life within the introspective and often melancholic framework of the tango genre.
An esteemed Argentine lyricist and poet, Enrique Cadicamo was pivotal in the development of tango music, contributing significantly to its repertoire and influence.