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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.
Muchacha (2) is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Félix Lípesker.
“Muchacha” depicts the poignant narrative of a young woman suffering from a broken heart, grappling with the memories of a love that has departed. The lyrics narrate her solitude and the tears she secretly sheds, emphasizing her emotional turmoil. As she spends her evenings behind the balcony, immersed in the letters from her absent lover, the song captures her yearning and loss. Descriptive lyrics, such as observing her crying and secluded behind her balcony, paint a vivid picture of her emotional state.
Homero Manzi’s lyrics carry rich symbolic weight, intertwining themes of love, disappointment, and healing. The element of “cartas” (letters) symbolizes the tangible remnants of a past relationship, serving as a bridge between her current pain and her memories. Rain is a recurring metaphor in tango lyrics, often symbolizing cleansing or a shift; here, it signals the transition from clinging to past emotions towards a future of new possibilities. The advice to close the balcony not just symbolizes shutting off the past but also marks a practical step toward emotional recovery—suggesting that she shield herself not just from physical but emotional storms.
Recorded in 1942 during an era marked by global upheaval and personal struggles, “Muchacha,” alongside many tangos of the period, mirrors the melancholy and nostalgia prevalent in Argentine society. The period saw Argentina visibly affected by global events such as World War II, although not directly involved, influencing cultural outputs with themes of loss and longing. Manzi’s work often captured the essence of the Buenos Aires landscape and its people, reflecting the collective sentiment of his time through the individual stories he portrayed in his tangos.
Homero Manzi was a renowned Argentine tango lyricist, known for his poignant and evocative lyrics that captured the soul of Buenos Aires and the complexities of urban life.