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Nunca te podré olvidar is a Tango written by Enrique Gaudino and composed by Víctor Braña.
The lyrics of “Nunca te podré olvidar” speak of heartbreak and the haunting memories that linger after love has ended. The narrative voice addresses the heart directly, urging it not to forget that the love it once knew was merely an illusion. The voice describes being surrounded by shadows and hearing cries of “Never again!” reinforcing the permanence of the loss. The pain is so vivid that it is likened to shadows enveloping the soul in loneliness and cries that repeat into the night.
In “Nunca te podré olvidar,” Enrique Gaudino employs powerful symbols to evoke the depth of emotional turmoil experienced after lost love. Phrases like “Sombras que me rondan” symbolize lingering thoughts and memories that torment the speaker, while the repetition of “¡Nunca más!, ¡Nunca más!” emphasizes the finality of the relationship. The poet uses natural imagery, contrasting the night and storms (“la noche se hizo en mí”) to represent inner darkness and turmoil. “Tu sueño que hoy / Destroza el vendaval” further allegorizes how personal dreams and expectations are shattered by harsh realities.
Released in Argentina in 1950, “Nunca te podré olvidar” reflects the cultural and emotional landscape of post-World War II Argentina. During this period, Argentina was experiencing significant political and social changes, and the arts, including tango, were mediums through which complex feelings of loss, nostalgia, and transformation were explored. The tango serves not only as an expression of personal grief but also illustrates broader societal sentiments of longing and disillusionment during a tumultuous era.
Enrique Gaudino was a notable figure in the realm of Argentine tango, contributing significantly through his evocative lyrics that often explored themes of love, regret, and melancholy.