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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.
Solo compasion is a Tango written by Luis Castiñeira and composed by Benjamín Holgado Barrio.
“Solo compasion” (“Only Compassion”) captures a complex emotional landscape where the protagonist reflects on past love with a blend of forgiveness, sorrow, and perhaps residual affection. Through its lyrics, the tango explores themes of love, remorse, and compassion. The narrator addresses a former lover who has returned, possibly seeking reconciliation, after experiencing life’s hardships. Despite the evident wounds and the elapsed time, he opens his arms, ready to forgive, driven by an undying affection that lurks beneath his compassionate demeanor.
The tango is rich in symbolic expression, particularly through its use of religious imagery and emotional conflict. The phrase “Perdono cual Jesús a Magdalena” is poignant, likening the narrator’s forgiveness to Jesus Christ’s forgiveness of Mary Magdalene, which intensifies the depth of his compassion and willingness to reconcile. Moreover, the contrasts between love and compassion, past and present, wound and forgiveness are conveyed powerfully, exploring the nuances of human relationships and the complexities of returning to past affections.
The tango, recorded in Argentina in 1941, reflects the traditional cultural context of the time, where tango music often echoed the sentiments of the common people dealing with themes of love, betrayal, and social hardships. During this era, Argentina was experiencing significant political and social changes, and the tango served as a medium for emotional expression. “Solo compasion” not only echoes personal emotional turmoil but subtly reflects the broader societal context of seeking forgiveness and solace amid hardship.
Luis Castiñeira is recognized for his emotive lyrical contributions to Argentine Tango, often weaving complex narratives of love, loss, and human emotion into his works.