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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” translates to “The Dizzy” in English, a poignant reflection on the disorientation and loss felt by former lovers encountering each other possibly for the last time. In this tango, Cadicamo crafts a narrative around a chance meeting between two individuals who once shared profound love but now exist in separate realities, clinging to memories and the pain of what could have been. The setting is intimate and reflective, with the characters drowning their sorrows in alcohol, attempting to numb the emotional turmoil that their reunion conjures.
Symbolism is deeply embedded in the lyrics of “Los mareados.” The “electric heat” in the eyes of the woman symbolizes the lingering passion and intensity between the former lovers, despite the evident pain. The repeated references to drinking and the effects of alcohol (“el alcohol nos ha embriagado”) metaphorically suggest how people sometimes use substances to blur the painful realities of life or to escape from the emotional baggage of past relationships. The act of drinking together serves as a temporary bridge to their shared past, filled with love and sorrow.
The tango, recorded in late 1985, belongs to a period where Argentine society was navigating the pressures of modernity while clinging to traditional values. In this context, the emotionally charged theme of drifting relations is evocative of broader societal shifts from old to new, mirroring the personal upheaval expressed by the lyrics. Furthermore, the shadow of the national reformation and public reflection on personal and collective histories might have influenced the somber, reflective tone of this tango.
Enrique Cadicamo was an influential Argentine poet and tango lyricist, renowned for his profound and emotive lyrics which often explored themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.