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Siempre tú en mi corazón is a Tango written by Carlos Bahr and composed by María Magdalena Giovani.
The lyrics of “Siempre tú en mi corazón” explore the persistent and enduring influence of a past love that continues to overshadow all other experiences and relationships. The speaker of the poem reflects on the potential of new romantic encounters and passions yet concludes that none can compare to the singular love that remains vivid in his heart. This narrative conveys a deep sense of nostalgia and longing for a love that, despite its absence, defines the speaker’s emotional landscape.
The recurring theme of comparison in the lyrics points to a powerful symbolism of irreplaceable love. Phrases like “Mas nada podrá darme los cálidos momentos…” (But nothing can give me the warm moments…) emphasize the incomparable nature of the lost love. The imagery of fire and intoxication in phrases such as “Y puede que rodando, por días sin ternura, me aprese en sus encantos la magia de otro amor” (And perhaps rolling, through days without tenderness, I might be caught in the charms of another love’s magic) symbolizes the sporadic and ephemeral nature of all other loves in contrast to the one true, enduring passion.
Recorded in 1952, a post-World War II era marked by significant emotional and social upheavals, “Siempre tú en mi corazón” reflects a common yearning for stability and constancy in an otherwise changing world. This backdrop might have influenced the lyrics’ focus on unwavering, timeless love as a cornerstone of existential reassurance for the persona. Argentina, being far from the direct impacts of the war yet culturally and economically influenced by global shifts, serves as a contextual lens through which the mournful nostalgia and seeking for past certainties in the tango can be understood.
Carlos Bahr was an influential figure in the world of Tango, known for his deeply emotional and picturesque lyrics that often explored themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.