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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 rebeldía is a Tango written by Pedro Blasco and composed by Ángel Vilar.
“Mi rebeldía” or “My Rebellion” in English, narrates a poignant tale of lost self-respect, passionate love, and deep familial ties. The protagonist expresses a deep-seated conflict stemming from his all-consuming love, which has led him to compromise his self-worth and acquiesce to his lover’s whims. However, a critical line is crossed when the respect for his beloved mother is put into jeopardy, triggering a fierce rebellion against his own submissive behaviors.
The song utilizes powerful symbolism, mediating on themes of love, sacrifice, and dignity. The reference to the speaker’s mother as “mi santa viejita” (my holy little mother) and the contrast with the lover’s disrespect, epitomizes the clash between sacred familial respect and profane betrayal. The phrase “Conmigo harás lo que quieras, pero con mi vieja, ¡No!” (With me, do as you please, but not with my old lady, No!) underscores a decisive boundary, asserting that his filial piety is inviolable, a sentiment deeply rooted in Argentine culture.
Recorded in 1955, a period marked by political turbulence in Argentina, “Mi rebeldía” reflects personal and collective sentiments of standing up against undue authority or control, mirroring the era’s atmosphere. During this time, the country was grappling with issues of governance and the people’s relationships with authority figures; themes that subtly resonate in the song’s narrative about personal agency and respect.
Pedro Blasco stands out as a lyricist who adeptly captured the emotional and sociocultural essences of his time, predominantly through the genre of Tango, a pivotal element of Argentine cultural identity.