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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.
Pero te sigo queriendo is a Tango written by Reinaldo Yiso and composed by Enrique Alessio.
“Pero te sigo queriendo” translates to “But I still love you” in English, capturing the essence of unyielding love despite the pain it brings. The lyrics narrate the tale of a person deeply hurt by their beloved, expressing both the torment inflicted by this love and an undying affection. This person describes how they’ve been metaphorically crucified and poisoned by this love, yet continues to hold onto it, painfully and hopelessly.
The tango uses vivid symbols to express deep emotional pain and relentless affection. The “cross of your sin” suggests being sacrificed because of the beloved’s actions, indicating a betrayal or moral failure that the speaker suffers from. The reference to love as a “poisoned dagger” indicates both deep betrayal and irreversible damage. Throughout the lyrics, the recurring theme of suffering juxtaposed with enduring love symbolizes the complex nature of human emotions and relationships.
Tango, recorded in 1955 in Argentina, emerged in a culturally rich era post World War II, during which art expressed deep emotional and social complexities. The period was marked by a mix of hope and despair, where personal struggles mirrored larger societal issues. “Pero te sigo queriendo” is a reflection of this turbulent time, encapsulating themes of enduring passion amidst suffering, a narrative that resonates with the national sentiment of resilience and soulful endurance.
Reinaldo Yiso was a well-known lyricist and composer in the Argentine tango scene, famous for his melodramatic and passionate lyrics that resonate deeply with the Tango’s expressive nature.