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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.
Sabrás quien soy is a Tango written by Santiago Adamini and composed by Alberto Tavarozzi.
The lyrics of “Sabrás quien soy” articulate a heartfelt plea for separation and understanding, rooted in the pain of a love that has soured. The protagonist implores their lover to leave and reflect on the damage caused within the relationship. This narrative is common in many tangos, capturing the blend of passion, sorrow, and eventual resignation that characterizes much of the genre’s thematic focus.
The tango uses vivid imagery to evoke feelings of loss and introspection. Phrases like “la dicha que un día nos dio nuestro amor” (the joy that one day our love gave us) and “este amor que tu has tronchado” (this love that you have shattered) symbolize the fragile nature of love and the devastation of its end. The repeated entreaties to leave underscore a desperate wish to end the suffering, emphasizing the depth of betrayal and hurt experienced.
Composed and recorded in 1958, “Sabrás quien soy” emerged during a rich period in Argentine tango history, when the genre was both a national craze and a symbol of Argentine cultural identity. The post-war era was a time of significant social and political change, where themes of loss and nostalgia may have particularly resonated with the Argentine public. This cultural backdrop could inform the emotional weight and resonance of the song, emphasizing a collective, as well as personal, sense of disillusionment and the yearning for better times.
Santiago Adamini was an influential figure in the tango music scene, known for his evocative lyrics and contributions to the genre’s development.