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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.
Nuestra casita is a Tango written by Francisco Mitjana Corney and composed by Alberto Castellano.
“Nuestra casita” meticulously paints a picture of a humble yet profound love. Through its lyrics, it introduces the listener to a serene vision of domestic bliss and deep emotional intimacy. The song describes a small, intimate space—a “little white house”—filled with light, birds, and flowers. This house symbolizes not just a physical dwelling but also a cherished space of shared love and harmony away from the solitude experienced by the narrator.
The lyrics of “Nuestra casita” are rife with symbolic imagery that deepens the emotional impact of the song. For instance, the lines “Hay en las líneas de tus ojos, El esplendor de una alborada” use the dawn as a metaphor to describe the luminous hope and joy the loved one brings to the narrator’s life. Similarly, “El rutilar de las campanas” subtly conveys a sense of celebration or sanctity, invoking the imagery of church bells ringing during joyous occasions. The “little white house” itself is a potent symbol of purity, simplicity, and safety—a sanctuary for the couple’s love.
The song was created in 1943, during a period marked globally by World War II, but in Argentina, it was also a time of significant cultural flourishing, especially in the realms of music and arts. “Nuestra casita,” recorded during this tumultuous period, possibly served as an emotional escape into a world of idyllic love and peace, contrasting sharply with the global atmosphere of uncertainty and conflict. The focus on personal joy and sanctuary can be seen as a reflective longing for peace and stability in a war-ridden world.
Francisco Mitjana Corney was a notable figure in Argentine Tango, contributing significantly as a lyricist.