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No me pregunten por qué is a Tango written by and composed by Carlos di Sarli.
This tango tells a tale of profound heartache and despair. As the protagonist enters a familiar café, visibly intoxicated and struggling with emotions, he pleads with his companions not to question his state. It is an exploration of personal anguish following the loss of a once-illuminating love. The narrative paints a vivid picture of a man lost in sorrow, using alcohol as a refuge from the darkness that has enveloped his life since love has disappeared.
The song is rich with symbolic elements such as “the light of divine eyes” and “the cup of honey,” representing the intense, almost spiritual fulfillment the protagonist once felt in a romantic relationship. The repeated imagery of “darkness” and “light” symbolizes the emotional torment he faces after losing this love. The notion of a “café” as a setting for introspection and escape further enhances the symbolism, illustrating a common urban refuge. Furthermore, his “disheveled hair and loose tie” mirror his inner chaos and unraveling.
The tango, composed in 1972 Buenos Aires, resonates with the cultural milieu of the time, where cafés were central to social life and often served as venues for shared grief and storytelling. This period in Argentina was a time of significant political and social change, which likely influenced the narrative tone, embedding a sense of disenchantment prevalent among individuals. Buenos Aires’s vibrant yet turbulent atmosphere is reflected in the tango’s melancholic overtones and themes of longing and escapism through alcohol.
is recognized for his contribution to the tango genre, capturing deep emotion and societal insights within his writing.