Fabrice Knecht Tango DJ
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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.
Suerte loca is a Tango written by Francisco García Jiménez and composed by Anselmo Aieta.
The tango “Suerte loca” primarily explores themes of disillusionment, fate, and gambling as metaphors for life’s unpredictable nature. Its lyrics tell a story of a person who seems to always guess the right cards in life’s gamble, attributing his success not to mere luck but to hard-earned life lessons. The narrator implies that through painful experiences and deceit witnessed in life’s gamble, he has learned to navigate the challenges, all while others attribute his success to “crazy luck” (suerte loca). The lyrics present a reflective and somewhat resigned attitude towards life, recognizing the blend of fate and learned skill in surviving and moving forward.
The primary symbolism in “Suerte loca” revolves around card games, acting as a metaphor for life’s various gambles. The constant reference to cards—particularly, guessing the right card—suggests elements of unpredictability and skill. The term “suerte loca” itself, translating to “crazy luck,” emphasizes how external observers might misunderstand one’s successes as mere fortune, while it actually might be the result of experience and resilience. The phrases like “tapete es la esperanza” (the card table is hope) symbolize life as a game where hope is the playing field, thus reflecting the complexities of balancing optimism and experience in navigating life’s uncertainties.
The song “Suerte loca” was created in 1941, a tumultuous period globally and particularly challenging within Argentina, marked by political instability leading towards Peronism. During such times, the theme of gambling as a metaphor might reflect a broader societal commentary on the unpredictability and harsh realities of life during political and social upheaval. The reflective and somewhat critical tone of the tango might capture the general public sentiment of skepticism and disillusionment, but also a resilience necessary to navigate the era’s instability.
Francisco García Jiménez was a prominent Argentine lyricist and poet well-known for his contributions to the tango genre, often collaborating with famous composers to create enduring classics.