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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.
Que falta que me hacés is a Tango written by Federico Silva and composed by Armando Pontier.
Que falta que me hacés, which translates to “How much I miss you,” is a deep emotional confession, a lament of separation, and the profound desire for reunion. The narrator desperately craves the presence of a loved one who is no longer there, vocalizing loneliness and the void their absence creates. The phrases “¡No estás! Te busco y ya no estás” repeat as a painful refrain, encapsulating the essence of missing someone who cannot be found or returned.
The song uses strong emotional symbols to express longing and loss. The “Espina de la espera” or “thorn of waiting” symbolizes painful anticipation, where hope turns into an affliction that hurts “más y más” or “more and more.” The imagery of “tus labios despintados, como luego de besarlos,” or “your unpainted lips, like after kissing them,” evokes a vivid memory of intimacy, highlighting the sensory missing of physical closeness and touch. This line bridges past warmth with present emptiness.
The tango was recorded on April 19, 1963, a time when Argentina was experiencing significant social and political changes. The longing and nostalgia in the song could metaphorically mirror the societal yearning for stability or a return to better times, amidst the turbulent era. This contextual backdrop can add a layer of collective emotional resonance to the personal ardor expressed in the lyrics, rooting personal feelings within broader societal experiences.
Federico Silva was a prolific lyricist in the genre of Tango, known for his evocative and emotionally rich lyrics.