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Oyendo tu voz is a Tango written by Julio Jorge Nelson and composed by Marcos Larrosa.
The lyrics of ‘Oyendo tu voz’ (‘Hearing Your Voice’) poignantly articulate a narrative of haunting reminiscence and unfulfilled yearning. They depict a protagonist tormented by the distant echo of a beloved’s voice, a sound that stirs up the embers of a past steeped in both tenderness and sorrow. Julio Jorge Nelson skillfully paints a vivid picture of an individual grappling with the shadows of what was once a vibrant reality, now reduced to echoing memories in solitude. The recurring voice acts as both a torment and a solace, underscoring themes of loss, nostalgia, and the relentless passage of time.
The lyrics of ‘Oyendo tu voz’ abound with rich symbolism that intensifies the emotional landscape of the piece. The “Sueños de primavera” (dreams of spring) symbolize youthful hopes and aspirations, which have withered ‘like flowers’ due to the beloved’s absence. This metaphor enhances the poignancy of lost innocence and joy. The repetitive invocation of the beloved’s voice throughout the song serves as a poignant symbol of the past’s persistent grip on the present, revealing how memories can both console and ensnare one in perennial longing.
Recorded in 1942 in Argentina, ‘Oyendo tu voz’ was produced against the backdrop of a world in turmoil due to World War II, although Argentina itself was relatively insulated from the direct impacts of the war until its later years. During this era, tango music often conveyed themes of loss, longing, and nostalgia, resonating with a populace beset by uncertainty and reflecting a global mood of introspection and melancholy. The heartrending themes in ‘Oyendo tu voz’ mirror this broader emotional and social climate, encapsulating a universal sentiment of yearning for an irretrievable past amidst a world of changing narratives and uncertainty.
Julio Jorge Nelson was a pivotal figure in the Argentine cultural scene, renowned for his contributions to tango poetry which often explored themes of love, memory, and existential melancholy.