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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.
Rosa poneme una ventosa is a Tango written by Manuel Romero and composed by Enrique Delfino.
The tango “Rosa poneme una ventosa” tells the story of a woman venting her frustrations about her charming yet elusive husband, who is adept at winning hearts but seldom at home. Torn between annoyance and love, she considers leaving him until he feigns illness to win her affection and attention, asking “Rosa poneme una ventosa” paradoxically, for a remedy that involves affection rather than medical treatment. The narrative encapsulates the emotional complexity of love, manipulation, and the dynamics of a romantic relationship where emotions fluctuate between frustration and affection.
The phrase “Rosa, poneme una ventosa” symbolically intertwines the concepts of physical pain relief and emotional dependency. Literally translating to “Rosa, put a cupping glass on me,” in English, the line suggests a desperate plea for relief from pain, which cleverly oscillates between actual physical pain and the agony of emotional longing or contrition. The “cupping glass” — a traditional remedy — becomes a metaphor for the soothing effect Rosa’s care has on her husband, underscoring the deeper emotional influence Rosa has over her husband’s wellbeing. Moreover, the repetition of this plea emphasizes the cyclic, albeit manipulative, nature of their interaction.
Recorded in 1935 in Argentina, “Rosa poneme una ventosa” reflects a period when Tango was the voice of everyday people, often addressing personal and communal narratives. During this era, the sentiment captured in Tango lyrics frequently revolved around themes of love, betrayal, and the struggles of the suburban lower classes. This tango, through its portrayal of domestic dissatisfaction and manipulation within a personal relationship, mirrors the societal norms and gender roles of that time, showcasing how men often dominated relationship dynamics, leaving women to navigate their emotional turmoil and the complexities of marriage.
Manuel Romero was a prominent Argentine lyricist known for his significant contributions to the genre of Tango, capturing the essence and struggles of everyday life in his work.