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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 solo estoy is a Tango written by Roberto Miró and composed by Raúl Kaplún.
The tango “Que solo estoy” is a profound expression of loneliness and longing, resulting from the departure of a beloved. Roberto Miró’s poignant lyrics narrate the aftermath of a profound loss, where the speaker reflects on the decision to let the loved one leave, despite a deep emotional investment. The tango unfolds the painful realization that the absence has left an unhealable void, consumed by bitterness and pain. The yearning for a hypothetical reunion is expressed, not with the hope of rekindling old flames, but rather to demonstrate the persistent state of lovelessness and consolation that the speaker lives in since that departure.
Miró uses evocative symbols to deepen the emotional landscape of “Que solo estoy.” Phrases like “espantosamente solo” (terrifyingly alone) and “la copa de la vida” (the cup of life) illustrate the depth of the protagonist’s isolation and despair. This cup metaphorically holds the bitterness of life the speaker has to drink, overshadowing any sweet memories that were once there. The recurring imagery of autumn, with “primaveras perdidas” (lost springs), symbolizes the lost youth and opportunities, times of joy that will “no longer return,” reinforcing the permanence of loss. The mention of shadows and paths in the lyrics signifies a journey that the speaker embarks on, away from the memories of the loved one, yet ironically, drawing ever closer to the pain of separation with each step.
Released in 1966, during a period of significant social and political change in Argentina, “Que solo estoy” intersects with a broader national sentiment of uncertainty and searching for identity. The themes of personal loss and searching reflect not just individual mourning but resonate with a collective experience of navigating through the shadows of societal transformation. Tango, as a genre, often captures the melancholic spirit of the Argentine populace during times of turbulence, and “Que solo estoy” serves as a poignant reflection of such a cultural and emotional ethos.
Roberto Miró was an esteemed Argentine tango lyricist known for his deep and emotive lyrcis that explore themes of love, loss, and longing.