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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 va una tarde más is a Tango written by Luis Caruso and composed by Enrique Cantore.
In ‘Se va una tarde más’, Luis Caruso narrates a poignant tale imbued with feelings of longing and melancholy. As the sun sets, merging with the lake, and the day gives way to the shadows of the evening, the persona reflects on an absent lover whose joy is sorely missed. The recurring motifs of evening and separation underscore a deep sense of solitude and unfulfilled desires. The phrase “Se va una tarde más” translates to “Another evening passes,” metaphoric of the passing of time and opportunities while waiting for the beloved’s return. The lyrics dwell on the doubled sorrow with each departing day, emphasizing both the chronic nature of the persona’s wait and the dwindling hope for reunion.
Caruso uses natural elements like the setting sun, the quieting lark, and the pastoral imagery of a shepherdess with her starry flock to mold a serene yet somber scene. These elements symbolically mirror the internal world of the narrator—sunsets representing endings or loss, and the night’s darkness equating to the unknown and the unfulfilled. Lines like “La tarde se hace a un costado / Dándole paso a las sombras” suggest an inevitable surrender to darkness, paralleling feelings of resignation towards one’s fate or the enduring wait for a lover. Such symbolism intensifies the emotional depth of the lyrics and invites the listener to feel the melancholic weight of time and absence.
Recorded in 1944, during a period of global upheaval due to World War II, ‘Se va una tarde más’ reflects a universal theme of waiting and loss that would resonate deeply with contemporary audiences. Argentina, relatively distant from the direct impacts of the war, was nonetheless influenced by its economic and political repercussions. This context likely amplified the sentiments of longing and uncertainty depicted in the tango, making it a poignant reflection of the times with its reflective music and lyrics speaking to a collective sense of enduring through difficult periods.
Luis Caruso was an Argentine lyricist known for his poignant and evocative tango lyrics, often capturing the spirit of his times with deep emotional resonance.