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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.
Risque is a Tango written by Horacio Sanguinetti and composed by Ary Barroso.
“Risque” explores themes of heartache, despair, and the desire to move on from a failed relationship. The lyrics implore an unnamed person to erase the singer’s name from their notebook, symbolizing the need to forget the past and end the suffering caused by their love’s collapse. The repeated pleas to “Borra” (erase) and “Deja” (leave) emphasize a desperate yearning for emotional liberation and renewal.
Key phrases such as “Ya no soporto este infierno” (I can’t stand this hell) and “De nuestro amor fracasado” (Of our failed love) highlight the intense pain of a love gone sour. “Como blancura de espuma que se desmaya en la arena” (Like the whiteness of foam that fades on the sand) uses the imagery of rising foam on the beach—ephemeral and transient—as a metaphor for fleeting dreams and the delicate nature of human aspirations and desires.
Written in 1959, a period marked by social and political transformations in Argentina, “Risque” reflects the personal tumults mirroring societal shifts. As tango often captures the spirit of its era, this piece resonates with themes of disappointment and seeking new beginnings, possibly mirroring the public sentiment of change during that time.
Horacio Sanguinetti was a prominent figure in the world of Tango, known for his emotive lyrics and rich contributions to Argentine musical heritage.