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Rosa de otoño is a Tango written by and composed by Guillermo Barbieri.
“Rosa de otoño” is a tango that deeply delves into the intimate and emotional exploration of love and longing. The lyrics unveil a narrative of admiration, longing, and heartache where one soul expresses the intense emotional ties to another. The speaker portrays a dedication to their beloved, describing them as the “vida dulce,” the sweet life, which suggests an overwhelming adoration and dependence on this person for personal fulfillment and direction in life.
The tango uses a variety of symbolic elements to enhance its emotive storytelling. Phrases like “tú eres constancia” and “yo soy paciencia” convey the balance of traits within a relationship, highlighting the synergy between two people. There is a notable interplay between “independencia” and “libertad,” suggesting a nuanced view of love as a space where both dependency and freedom coexist. The recurring imagery of sleeplessness due to dreams indicates an inability to find peace or rest, symbolizing deep and unresolved emotions. This portrayal of dreams being ‘torpes y necios’ (clumsy and foolish) signifies the absurd yet unavoidable nature of the speaker’s desires.
Written in 1942 in Buenos Aires, “Rosa de otoño” reflects the characteristic soulfulness of tango culture in Argentina during this period. The 1940s were a time of both artistic vibrancy and social complexity in the region. Tangos often addressed themes of unrequited love, human frailty, and the bittersweet nature of urban life. This tango’s appeal to loyalty and its exploration of emotional distress correspond to the tumultuous emotional backdrop of World War II, where personal relationships were both a refuge and a site of conflict. The Buenos Aires setting is implicit, resonating with the tango’s introspective and passionate ethos.
Guillermo Barbieri was a renowned composer who contributed extensively to the tango scene, crafting melodies that captured the intense passions of Argentine life.