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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.
Mentiras is a Tango written and composed by Juan Bautista Abad Reyes.
“Mentiras,” which translates as “Lies” in English, captures a poignant narrative of misplaced trust and love portrayed through the symbolism of a flower. In this song, the persona is a man who describes how, believing his beloved Margarita’s silence, he decides to test her love by plucking a flower. As he delicately removes each petal, he queries the flower about the depth of his beloved’s love, echoing traditional love folklore where the final petal determines the truth about one’s romantic destiny.
The use of a flower in this tango is deeply symbolic, representing both love’s beauty and its fragility. Each petal torn away mirrors the slow, painful revelations that come with doubt in love. There’s an irony to the persona’s action; in seeking truth, he destroys something beautiful—highlighting the song’s theme about the destructive nature of doubt and dishonesty. Key phrases like “yo que soy tan güenazo” (I, who am so kind-hearted) and “mintió la flor” (the flower lied) underscore the main character’s naivety and the harsh truth he must face, respectively. The flower’s lie—“Ella siempre suspira pensando en vos” (She always sighs thinking of you)—emphasizes the theme of deception.
Written in 1933, during the cultural and political upheaval in Argentina, “Mentiras” reflects the broader societal concerns about truth and human relationships. This period was marked by economic difficulty and social unrest, often leading to distrust amongst people. Set against this backdrop, the tango could be seen as a reflection on personal integrity and honesty, two values put to the test in times of hardship. The Tangada Salteña label under which it was recorded also ties it to the folk traditions of Salta, Argentina, which might have influenced its melancholic style and thematic focus on personal and emotional authenticity.
Juan Bautista Abad Reyes was an influential figure in the Argentine tango scene, known for his emotive lyrics and compositions.