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Resignate hermano is a Tango written by José Rial and composed by Guillermo Barbieri.
The tango “Resignate hermano” explores themes of betrayal, disillusionment, and the advice of resignation in the face of unfaithful love. As expressed in the lyrics, one brother counsels the other on overcoming the bitterness of a love that promised much but ended in infidelity and disappointment.
The narrative reflects a common emotional journey where initial trust and deep feelings lead to hurt due to betrayal, something that shows the shared suffering between the narrator and the listener.
The tango employs several symbolic elements to enhance its narrative. “Que tus ojos baten una pena cruel” metaphorically uses the eyes, often poetically described as windows to the soul, to showcase deep emotional suffering. The idea of “las arregle Dios” suggests a resignation to divine judgement or fate, implying that some life experiences are beyond human control and must be left to a higher power. Furthermore, the shared wound indicated by “por la misma herida sangramos los dos” symbolizes the universal experience of emotional pain, highlighting a brotherly bond not just by blood but through shared emotional scars.
Composed in 1928, “Resignate hermano” was created in a period where tango music often mirrored the sentiments of the common people in Argentina, many of whom experienced similar social and personal upheavals. This time frame was marked by significant emigration and societal changes in Argentina, which often brought themes of loss, nostalgia, and resilience to the forefront of cultural expression. Themes of fidelity, resilience, and personal turmoil are reflective of broader societal experiences during this period.
José Rial was a tango lyricist known for capturing deep emotional narratives enriched with the essences of Argentinian culture and personal strife.