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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.
Plomo is a Tango written by Luis Rubistein and composed by Luis Rubistein.
“Plomo,” meaning “Lead” in English, carries the weight of a heavy, toxic metal, symbolizing the unbearable burden of lost love and shattered hopes. The lyrics depict a poignant narrative of a person who has lost everything in the pursuit of unrequited love, echoing through the words “Ya no tengo nada que perder, todo lo perdí soñando” (I have nothing left to lose, I lost everything dreaming). This sorrow-filled ballad reflects a journey of emotional devastation and relentless suffering caused by the reminiscence of a former lover.
The term “plomo” serves as a powerful metaphor throughout the song. The heaviness represents the lingering pain in the protagonist’s heart, expressed vividly in lines like “Me pesa como plomo su recuerdo” (Their memory weighs on me like lead). This symbolism intensifies the depiction of emotional anguish and the relentless grip of past love. Additionally, the repeated phrase, “Ya no tengo nada que perder” (I have nothing left to lose), amplifies the theme of total despair, illustrating how deeply their former romantic engagement has impacted their perspective on life and hope.
Composed in Argentina in 1947, “Plomo” emerges during a period rich with political and social change. Post World War II Argentina was marked by significant societal shifts and an air of introspective melancholy pervading the arts. This backdrop potentially intensifies the song’s themes of personal loss and despair, mirroring the broader sentiments of uncertainty and transformation within society. The tango, a dance inherently woven with expressions of passion and melancholy, becomes an ideal medium for conveying such deep, personal affliction.
Luis Rubistein was a notable figure in Argentine Tango, both as a composer and lyricist, whose works often delve into themes of love, loss, and longing.