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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.
Me grita el corazón is a Tango written by Roberto Miró and composed by Mario Landi.
“Me grita el corazón” translates to “My heart screams to me,” reflecting a profound outcry from within the narrator’s soul. Roberto Miró, through poignant lyrics, captures the essence of a person haunted by past love and struggling with inner turmoil and longing. The persona here is facing the duality of desiring to forget a painful past indicated by “Olvido que busco afanoso,” yet is incessantly reminded of it, as those memories continue to pursue him relentlessly, “Aquellos verdes ojos / Que me han muerto en vida.”
The repeated phrase “Me grita el corazón” symbolizes an internal conflict so intense it feels like a physical shout within the protagonist. This intense emotional expression suggests a struggle between moving forward and being pulled back by memories. The “verdes ojos” (green eyes) symbolize a specific memory or person that haunts the narrator, evoking vivid and painful beauty that refuses to fade into the background. Furthermore, the reference to seeking God’s blessing, “A Dios le pediría, su bendición,” hints at seeking redemption or divine intervention in personal torment, a reflection of desperation and hope intermingled.
Recorded in 1946, a period marked by global restructuring post World War II and significant political changes in Argentina itself, “Me grita el corazón” echoes personal and collective insecurities. During this era, Tango often mirrored societal sentiments, dealing with themes of loss, displacement, and profound longing, reflective of the broader uncertainties of the time. Roberto Miró’s lyrics capture this zeitgeist, positioning the individual’s emotional upheaval within a context of broader societal turmoil and transition.
Roberto Miró was an influential figure in the tango genre, known for his poignant and emotionally charged lyrics.