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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.
Mi diosa is a Tango written by José De Grandis and composed by Francisco De Caro.
“Mi diosa,” which translates to “My Goddess” in English, is a poetic expression of profound adoration and romantic devotion. At its core, the song portrays a serendipitous encounter that deepens into a lifelong passion. José De Grandis crafts his lyrics to capture an intense moment of revelation, where the singer meets ‘his goddess’ and is irreversibly enchanted. This euphoric encounter is described as a transformative episode, marking a permanent emotional imprint on the singer’s heart.
The tango is infused with rich symbolism that accentuates the theme of divine love. For instance, the goddess is not just a metaphor for a beloved woman but portrays her as a celestial beacon guiding the singer’s life. The comparison of the singer to a “sunflower” (girasol) and the beloved as the “sun” underscores a natural, gravitation towards her light, indicating a natural, intrinsic pull towards the beloved, symbolizing unconditional and guiding love. The dreamy vision of being eternally in love (“qué hermoso ensueño llevarlo hasta morir”) illustrates a blissful yearning to maintain the purity of this near-celestial love throughout life.
Written and recorded in 1981 in Argentina, “Mi diosa” arrives at a time when Argentina was navigating through profound political and social changes. In the context of such turmoil, tango often served as a cultural outlet for expressing more personal, intimate emotions and dynamics, contrasting sharply with the prevailing socio-political chaos. This song might have offered listeners an escapism into personal joy and romance, a stark contrast to the harsher realities outside, linking personal emotional experiences with broader collective narratives.
José De Grandis, an influential figure in tango, is known for his poignant lyrics and themes of romance and passion.