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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.
Por tu culpa te perdí is a Tango written by Armando Tagini and composed by Alejandro Junnissi.
The lyrics of “Por tu culpa te perdí” embody a deep reflection on love lost due to personal failings. Tagini narrates experiences of tenderness and passion, joy and song that became mere chapters of the past. The lament in the lyrics revolves around the realization of the protagonist after losing their love, understanding the real value of what was taken for granted. It highlights an emotional journey from taking the partner’s love lightly—described metaphorically through terms like ‘wine and honey’—to a profound sorrow marked by the chilling absence of this warmth once it’s gone.
The lyric employs profound symbolism to convey this emotional turmoil. Phrases like “tu amor vino y miel” (your love as wine and honey) and “tu reír, cascabel” (your laugh, a jingle bell) emphasize the sweetness and joy once present. The reference to ‘cascabel’ not only underlines happiness but also the sounds that once filled the protagonist’s heart. Similarly, “tus alas clavé de mi orgullo la cruz” (I nailed your wings on the cross of my pride) starkly symbolizes self-realized guilt; the wings represent the freedom and purity of the lost lover, crucified on the cross of the narrator’s own pride.
“Por tu culpa te perdí” was recorded in 1958, a culturally rich era for Tango in Argentina, which still bore the aftermath of the political and social complexities post-World War II. In this period, Tango often expressed the common person’s struggles and emotions, weaving in themes of grief, loss, and personal reflection which mirrored the societal feelings. The remorse and introspection in the lyrics likely resonated deeply with an audience familiar with loss and self-accountability, making it a timely piece.
Armando Tagini was a renowned lyricist in the Argentine tango scene, known for his poignant and deeply touching lyrics.