Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Nada is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by José Dames.
The tango “Nada” explores themes of abandonment, loss, and devastation. The song’s lyrics narrate the return of a character to a beloved’s home, only to discover the unbearable reality that they are gone and everything has drastically changed. The song delves deeply into the emotions one feels when confronted with the remnants of old memories and the space that someone once filled. The phrase “He llegado hasta tu casa” or “I have come to your house” introduces the depth of the narrator’s journey, both physical and emotional, as they face a profound truth they hoped not to find.
The title “Nada,” meaning “Nothing” in English, symbolizes emptiness and the absence of hope. When the narrator says “Nada, nada queda en tu casa natal” or “Nothing, nothing remains in your birth home,” the repetition of “nada” emphasizes the profound emptiness experienced. Deep symbolism is also found in the use of natural elements such as the cobwebs and the mentioning of a withered rosebush, which signify neglect and death—symbols emphasizing the absence of the person and perhaps, of love itself. Moreover, the “candado de dolor” or “lock of pain” symbolizes barriers to emotional access and the finality of their separation.
The tango “Nada” was released in 1965, a period that was part of the broader context of the cultural and social development of Argentina. Tangos often delved into themes of love, loss, and nostalgia, perhaps reflective of the societal sentiments during a time of political and economic shifts in the country. This time frame could have influenced the themes of separation and longing as experienced through personal or societal changes. The tango acts as an emotional outlet and a reflection of the collective feeling of loss or change.
Horacio Sanguinetti was a noted lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, famous for his ability to capture deep emotional states and complex human conditions within his lyrical compositions.