Quiero verte una vez más by José María Contursi

Quiero verte una vez más is a Tango written by José María Contursi and composed by Mario Canaro.

Story behind the Tango Quiero verte una vez más

The lyrics of “Quiero verte una vez más” (I want to see you one more time) resonate with a deep longing and unresolved emotions, reflecting the pain and melancholy typical of classic tango themes. The narrator speaks poetically to a lost love, reminiscing and yearning for one last encounter. This sense of closure, or perhaps the lack thereof, is a recurring theme throughout the song as the narrator copes with grief and loss.

Symbolism of Quiero verte una vez más

The imagery used by Contursi is potent and deeply evocative. Phrases such as “pena de esperarte y de llorar en este encierro” (the pain of waiting for you and crying in this confinement) and “las cenizas de un amor” (the ashes of a love) symbolize a past relationship that still burns in the heart of the narrator, though it has ostensibly ended. The repetition of “quiero verte una vez más” emphasizes the persistence of memory and desire, despite the passage of time and the bitter acknowledgment of the relationship’s end.

Quiero verte una vez más in historic Context

Recorded in 1965, a period rich in Argentine tango history, where traditional tango was intertwined with modern influences, reflecting a transformative era in society. The personal lament of the lyrics captures the universal theme of love and loss, resonant with the emotional and societal tumults of mid-20th century Argentina.

José María Contursi

José María Contursi was a renowned poet and lyricist in Argentine tango, known for his ability to weave complex emotions into his works, reflecting themes of love, despair, and nostalgia.