Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Pa’ lo que te va a durar is a Tango written by Celedonio Flores and composed by Guillermo Barbieri.
The tango “Pa’ lo que te va a durar” vividly captures the fleeting nature of youth and pleasure, portraying a character engulfed in the joys of celebration and indulgence. Celedonio Flores uses evocative imagery to depict scenes of dancing, revelry, and romantic conquests, but interwoven is a somber reminder of the impermanence of such delights. “Pa’ lo que te va a durar” translates to “For what it’s going to last,” setting the stage for a reflective narrative on the consequences of a life driven solely by immediate pleasures.
The repeated line “Pa’ lo que te va a durar” acts as a poignant refrain throughout the song, emphasizing the transient nature of the protagonist’s pursuits. The use of specific local references, like Palermo or Griselda, adds depth to the narrative, anchoring the abstract themes in recognizable settings associated with Buenos Aires’s aristocratic pastimes. This choice enhances the contrast between the protagonist’s current state and the inevitable reckoning with reality. Key phrases such as “se te ha arrugao la cara de tanto sonreir” (your face has wrinkled from so much smiling) and “cuando te des cuenta exacta de que te has gastao la vida” (when you exactly realize that you have spent your life) highlight the weariness behind the façade of perpetual celebration.
The tango, written and recorded in the mid-1980s, emerges during a period of significant cultural and political change in Argentina, following the restoration of democracy after years of military dictatorship. This context enriches the song’s exploration of personal excess and frivolity — perhaps a subtle commentary on societal shifts, or a reflection on the national yearning for escape and recovery. The mention of lavish parties and high-speed automobiles like the “regia voiturette” symbolizes both a particular social class and possibly a critique of its obliviousness to the broader societal changes.
Celedonio Flores was a renowned Argentine poet and tango lyricist known for his poignant and vivid portrayals of urban life and characters.