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Marga (Un pensamiento) is a Tango written by Eduardo Moreno and composed by Osvaldo Pugliese.
The lyrics of “Marga (Un pensamiento)” encapsulate a profound narrative of love, imagination, and nostalgia. Moreno expresses a tender sentiment enveloped in the imagery of a nocturnal setting where nature serenely plays its symphony. The protagonist’s voice in the song returns with a “melodic and lulling poem,” signifying a longing for a past lover, immersed in the rich tapestry of dreams and memories brought forth by the night. The emotional depth of tenderness, adoration, and romantic idealization forms the backbone of this tango.
The lyrics are imbued with natural imagery and metaphorical language that amplifies its poetic essence. Flowers, nightingales, and the blue night serve as symbols of purity, beauty, and the infinite. Phrases like “give next to my warm songs your sweet melody, your love” symbolize the intertwined destinies and harmonious connection between the lovers. The ‘blue night’ lighting upon the beloved’s temple suggests a protective, tranquil haven, indicative of an undying, watchful love. The rosebush in the garden and the fleeting butterfly symbolize the ephemeral nature of love and beauty, enhancing the theme of transient moments of joy and longing preserved in memory.
Recorded in 1931, during a period rich in the cultural flourishing of tango in Argentina, “Marga (Un pensamiento)” appears as not just a song but a portrait of the era. The early 1930s in Argentina were a time of political and social transformation, which often found its reflection in the arts. In this context, tango served as a conduit for personal expression and emotional solace, a retreat into the personal realms from the unpredictable shifts in society. The text reflects introspection and personal solace found in nostalgic yearning, a common theme in the tangos of the period which often dealt with themes of unrequited love, distance, and personal reflection.
Eduardo Moreno was a prominent lyricist in the tango genre, contributing to its rich literary tradition with his profound and evocative texts.