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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 yo sé is a Tango written by Azucena Maizani and composed by Azucena Maizani.
The lyrics of “Pero yo sé” unravel the story of a man living a life of superficial glamour and indulgence, disguising an underlying pain linked to a past love. The night is his playground; as it falls, he rises, portraying an image of elegance and wealth, frequenting lively streets like Corrientes and Florida. However, beneath this facade of incessant pleasure-seeking and flaunting wealth, he hides a deep-seated hurt and longing for a lost love, revealed only in his private moments of vulnerability.
The tango extensively uses the contrast between day and night as a symbol to reflect the dual life of the central character. Nighttime activities represent escapism and a pretense of control, while the day brings truths to light, symbolized by his tearful breakdowns after the parties end. Locations like Corrientes and Florida—renowned for their bustling nightlife and cultural vibrancy—symbolize the external allure of his lifestyle, which starkly contrasts with his internal despair.
“Pero yo sé” was penned and performed in the late 1920s by Azucena Maizani, during a Golden Age for tango that reflected the social dynamics of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This era was marked by rapid urbanization and societal changes, where tango music often both critiqued and reflected the complexities of urban life, offering an outlet for expressing the unspoken personal and collective struggles of the time. The man’s lavish lifestyle and the subsequent emotional pain could metaphorically mirror the societal facades and the underlying cultural and economic turmoil experienced by many during this vibrant yet volatile era.
Azucena Maizani was an Argentine tango singer and songwriter, known affectionately as “La Ñata Gaucha.” She was a prominent figure in the genre, often addressing themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms in her music.