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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.
Metido (Enamorado) is a Tango written by Príncipe Cubano and composed by Príncipe Cubano.
The tango “Metido (Enamorado)” translates to “Deeply (In Love)” in English, revealing a profound tale of passionate, yet unrequited love. The lyrics express the emotional landscape of someone who is deeply in love, focusing on the joys, struggles, and the inner turmoil that love can bring. The speaker describes an all-consuming passion that overshadows every other aspect of life, marked by intense feelings of adoration and affection.
In “Metido (Enamorado)”, the use of terms like “ponzoña” (poison) and phrases such as “un amor tan profundo” (a love so deep) showcases the duality of deep affection as both a source of life and pain. The vivid description of emotional states through symbols of poison and religious offerings illustrates the intense, almost destructive nature of the protagonist’s love. Interestingly, the desire “De mimarte / Con la más dulce ternura” (To pamper you / With the sweetest tenderness) reflects not only deep affection but also a submissive reverence that elevates the beloved almost to a divine status.
Recorded in 1942, during a tumultuous period of world history and a vibrant era of Argentine culture, “Metido (Enamorado)” is set against a background of political and social change. During World War II, while Argentina remained neutral for most of the war, the country itself was experiencing significant internal shifts that influenced its cultural output. The tango, a dance of passion and complexity, often mirrored the sentiments of its time—capturing the emotional and societal undercurrents. This particular tango, with its themes of deep emotional turmoil and love, could be seen as reflecting the uncertainties and intensity of the era.
Príncipe Cubano was an artist whose work captured the essence of his cultural and emotional milieu through the deeply expressive form of tango.