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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.
Nadie ha de saber is a Tango written by Gerónimo Sureda and composed by Carlos Figari.
The tango “Nadie ha de saber” translates to “No One Shall Know” in English, encapsulating a theme of concealed love and suffering. The lyrics reveal a deep, secretive torment associated with an unfulfilled and perhaps forbidden love. Gerónimo Sureda tells a poignant story of a lover who desires his emotional turmoil and passionate love to remain hidden from the world. This creates a powerful narrative of personal anguish and unresolved romance that is echoed in the refrain, where it insists that “no one shall know” the reason for his suffering or death.
The central symbols in “Nadie ha de saber” are the sun and the sea, representing timeless love and vast emotional depth. These elements reflect the grandeur and enduring quality of the speaker’s feelings. The juxtaposition of the eternal sun and sea with the phrase “solamente el ocaso los separa” (only the sunset separates them) illustrates the inevitability of ending and separation in their love story. This metaphorically signifies the natural but tragic conclusion of a day, or metaphorically, a relationship. The sunset in the lyric symbolizes life’s transitions and the melancholic acceptance of an ending.
Recorded in mid-20th century Argentina, “Nadie ha de saber” emerged during a period of societal conservatism where personal and political anxieties were common, yet often repressed. During this era, tango music frequently explored themes of despair, nostalgia, and unspoken tensions. These themes are deeply woven into the lyrics, reflecting not just personal but potentially broader societal sentiments of hidden struggles and emotional isolation.
Gerónimo Sureda was an influential figure in the development of tango music, contributing significantly with both his performances and compositions.