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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.
Sombras nada mas is a Tango written by José María Contursi and composed by Francisco Lomuto.
The lyrics of “Sombras nada mas” express a profound sense of loss and yearning. The narrator talks about a desire to prove his love by sacrificing everything, even his life, by pouring out his blood at the beloved’s feet. It depicts an intense emotional state, where the possibility of such an extreme act signifies the depth of his devotion. However, despite this intensity, the beloved’s eyes remain closed to his suffering, leaving him isolated in his own desolation. This stark contrast between the narrator’s deep feelings and his beloved’s indifference forms the heart of this tango’s emotional landscape.
The central motif in “Sombras nada mas” (Shadows, nothing more) symbolizes the echo of something once tangible and now gone, implying the presence of the beloved as nothing more than a fleeting memory or a ghostly presence in the narrator’s life. The repetitive encounters with ‘shadows’ highlight the depths of loneliness and melancholy experienced. Phrases like “en el temblor de mi voz” (in the tremble of my voice) emphasize the vulnerability and raw emotion of the narrator, further amplified by the vivid imagery of life ebbing away amidst tears in “y entre lágrimas viviendo”.
“Sombras nada mas” was created in 1966, during a period where Argentina faced significant political and social changes. This era was marked by a deep sense of uncertainty and upheaval, which often is reflected in the arts through themes of loss, nostalgia, and lament. The tango, as a musical genre, has historically been a vessel for expressing the emotional plight of the people, weaving personal tragedies with broader societal narratives. The mournfulness and despair present in “Sombras nada mas” capture not only personal sorrow but also resonate with the collective angst of the period.
José María Contursi was a prolific Argentine tango lyricist known for his passionate and deeply melancholic lyrics. His works often explore themes of love, loss, and longing.