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Ninguna is a Tango written by Homero Manzi and composed by Raúl Fernández Siro.
The lyrics of “Ninguna” depict a poignant narrative of remembrance and irreplaceable loss. Homero Manzi skillfully uses the setting of a room where every object—a door, a piano, a mirror—evokes memories of a beloved whose absence is deeply felt. The song’s subject struggles with the perpetual presence of the past, encapsulated in the mundane objects around which life once flourished and now only serve as reminders of what has been lost. The refrain “No habrá ninguna igual, no habrá ninguna,” which translates to “There will be none like her, there will be none,” emphasizes the uniqueness of the lost love and the irrevocability of her departure.
In “Ninguna,” Manzi uses everyday objects to symbolize the enduring impact of memory and loss. The piano, which “trembled with your song,” and other items like the mirror and paintings, “guard echoes of the echo of your voice,” suggesting that remnants of the past linger in the environment long after the person has gone. This palpable presence of absence is further intensified by the description of the loved one’s attributes: her skin likened to a “magnolia wet by the moon” and her voice a “murmur that warmed love.” These metaphors not only enhance the sensual qualities of the memories but also convey a deep longing that cannot be extinguated. The rain metaphorically crying over what the heart desired captures the perpetual grieving process.
Written in 1952, “Ninguna” arrives in a post-war Argentina, during a period heavily influenced by political changes and social upheaval. The nostalgic and melancholic tone of the tango could be reflective of a broader societal longing for better, more stable times or mourning for what was lost during these turbulent periods. Tangos often carried the emotional burdens of the people, serving as outlets for communal grief and individual sorrows. By echoing the collective sentiment of loss and change, “Ninguna” resonates deeply with listeners coping with personal and collective transformations during that era.
Homero Manzi was a renowned Argentine lyricist and director, famous for his poignant and eloquently expressive tangos that capture the depth of human emotions and the complexities of life in Argentina.