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Piedad is a Tango written by Luis De Biase and composed by Carlos Percuoco.
The lyrics of “Piedad” depict a poignant scene set during a desolate evening, transitioning into night, outside a church where bells toll for prayer. A young, distraught woman approaches the altar with a look of resignation. Her prayer is one of deep sorrow and desperation, as she pleads for the life and love of a man deeply important to her—suggesting a tragic or dire situation involving her loved one, perhaps concerning his health or a grave danger he faces.
The key phrases such as “la tarde agonizaba” (the evening was dying) and “noche se aproxima” (night approaches) set a somber, heavy tone, symbolizing the end of a phase or life itself. The church bells “llamaban para orar” (called to pray) indicate a call for divine intervention, emphasizing the themes of hope and despair. The woman’s plea, “¡Ruego… por el hombre que yo quiero!” (I plead… for the man that I love!), captures the essence of her profound emotional pain and passionate love. Notably, the repeated use of “Ruego” (I plead) underscores her desperation and the intensity of her prayers.
Tango, emerging in the late 19th century and reaching a zenith in the 1920s in Argentina, often reflected the emotional and societal struggles of its time. 1928 finds Argentina in a period of political and economic fluctuation, with societal undercurrents of both hope and despair mirroring the personal plea in “Piedad.” This Tango, recorded in these turbulent times, uses personal tragedy to mirror the wider societal anxieties and concerns, thus resonating deeply with its audience.
Luis De Biase was an influential figure in the world of Tango, known for his poignant lyrics that often encapsulated deep emotional and cultural elements of Argentinian life.