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Siempre es carnaval is a Tango written by Emilio Fresedo and composed by Osvaldo Fresedo.
The tango “Siempre es carnaval” portrays a vivid narrative of disguise and deception within daily life, suggesting a restless, continuous celebration or masquerade that embeds itself into personal interactions and social behaviors. Emilio Fresedo uses vivid imagery to emphasize how individuals wear masks metaphorically, presenting themselves in a manner not entirely true to their inner realities.
The persistent use of carnival as a metaphor in this tango is central to understanding its symbolism. Carnival, traditionally a time when societal norms are inverted and people wear masks to take on new identities, is used here to reflect on how people mask their truths not just annually but perpetually. Phrases like “Este mundo es escenario” and “Y siempre es carnaval” liken life to a stage and an unending carnival, indicating ongoing pretense and performance in human affairs. The reference to practical lies such as ‘La señora está indispuesta’ – often used to avoid unwelcome inquiries, symbolizes everyday deceit.
Recorded in 1937, “Siempre es carnaval” emerged during a significant period in Argentine history characterized by social and political changes. The year 1937 falls within the Infamous Decade in Argentina, a period marked by electoral fraud, conservative policies, and economic instability. Through this tango, Emilio Fresedo perhaps subtly critiques the societal façades and the masquerades of honesty in political and economic engagements that were prevalent during that era. Emphasizing the feigned realities within the carnival metaphor, Fresedo might be commenting on the dissonance between public presentation and actual practices during those troubled times.
Emilio Fresedo was a well-known figure in the Argentine tango scene, celebrated for his contributions as a lyricist working closely with his brother, composer Osvaldo Fresedo.