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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.
Pasional is a Tango written by Mario Soto and composed by Jorge Caldara.
“Pasional” circles profound expressions of love and yearning, capturing the essence of an overwhelming, passionate affair. Its lyrics highlight an intense connection with a loved one, characterized by an urgent, almost unbearable longing. The speaker describes a tormenting yet invigorating experience of loving deeply. This overwhelming feeling is underscored by phrases like “you are nailed in me” and “I feel you in the burning beat of my temples,” suggesting love so deep it’s almost painful.
The language of “Pasional” is replete with powerful symbolism that intensifies the emotional landscape of the lyrics. The use of phrases such as “dying a thousand times of anxiety” and “your eyes that set aflame a voracious flame of love within me” harnesses the fervor and consuming nature of passionate love. This tango depicts love not just as a sweet sentiment but as an all-encompassing force that can evoke both ecstasy and agony. The symbolic “dagger in the flesh” vividly portrays love’s sharp, penetrating impact, embedding itself deeply within one’s being.
Written and recorded in Argentina in 1951, “Pasional” resonates against the backdrop of post-World War II sentiment and the rich Tango culture flourishing during that era. This period witnessed intense emotional expression through music, as people sought to find solace and meaning in art amidst economic and political upheaval. In this context, “Pasional” emerges as a poignant departure from despair, harnessing the Tango’s characteristic melancholy to instead plunge deep into personal passion and romantic obsession, revealing the complex interplay of love and suffering, typical of the Argentine Tango ethos.
Mario Soto was a profound lyricist whose work primarily revolves around themes of love, longing, and human emotions.