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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.
Sin palabras is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discepolo and composed by Mariano Mores.
“Sin palabras” translates to “Without Words” in English, reflecting a profound conveyance of emotions and messages that surpass the need for spoken language. The lyrics born from the author’s attempt to find a unifying song tell the story of creating a musical piece as a response to deception and betrayal. Discepolo uses the composition as a form of cruel, possibly brutal, punishment for the person who betrayed him, suggesting that wherever they hear this song, it will be a reminder of their treachery – an inescapable emotional shadow accompanying them in both their joyous and somber moments.
The phrase “this music will hurt you” underscores the use of the tango as an agent of karmic retribution, transforming the emotive and deeply personal aspects of music into destructive arrows aimed at the betrayer’s guilt. The continual reference to the music and its connection to the betrayal provides a symbolic layer where the melody becomes synonymous with the emotional scars left by the deception. Key phrases like “fantoche herido” (wounded puppet) reveal the speaker feeling puppeteered by their emotions but emerging vocal through their suffering in musical form.
Created in 1947, a tumultuous time for Argentina wrought with political instability and evolving social dynamics, “Sin palabras” might reflect not only personal betrayal but also the broader societal disillusionment felt by many. The timing and context in which Discepolo wrote this tango could mirror his critique or disappointment in the changing facets of Argentine society, capturing the essence of personal and collective betrayal experienced during this dynamic period. The emotional landscape of the tango serves as a reflective surface for listeners to project their feelings of betrayal, whether personal or societal.
Enrique Santos Discepolo was an Argentine tango composer and lyricist known for his profound and emotionally charged lyrics.