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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.
Se acabo la mishiadura is a Tango written by José Paradizo and composed by Enrique Rodríguez.
“Se acabo la mishiadura” translates to “The misery is over” in English. The lyrics reflect a post-war Buenos Aires abundant in newfound wealth. The tango visualizes an era where the scarcity and struggles of the past have given way to extravagance and prosperity. José Paradizo paints a picture of transformation where those previously ensnared in poverty are now flourishing. This transformation is evident as people, once desperate, no longer beg, and even a man once slim from suffering now appears chubby from indulgence.
The song uses vivid imagery and symbols to depict socioeconomic changes. Terms like “bute” (well-being) and descriptions of ordinary people like shoemakers and grocers gambling in casinos evoke a sense of societal upturn. Paradizo leverages contrasts between past and present to delineate the depth of change, using cars and taxis as symbols of luxury that have become commonplace, representing accessibility to previously unattainable status symbols. Another powerful image is the transformation of a prison uniform (“Le quitaron la rayada”), suggesting a broader societal liberation.
Recorded in 1950, post-World War II Argentina was undergoing significant economic changes, marked by industrial growth and urban development. The period saw a shift from traditional rural structures to more urbanized, economically diverse settings, which is referenced throughout the tango. This backdrop is crucial in understanding the jubilant tone of the song, celebrating the end of economic hardships that characterized earlier decades.
José Paradizo is renowned for capturing the essence of Buenos Aires life through his tango lyrics, often reflecting socio-political themes of his times.