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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.
Tarareando is a Tango written and composed by Juan José Guichandut.
“Tarareando” translates to “Humming” in English, encapsulating the core emotional and lyrical theme of the song. The lyrics depict the story of an individual who uses the simple act of humming or singing softly to navigate through life’s various challenges and pains. Despite facing wounds (“Y aunque sangre por una herida”), betrayals from friends (“o algun amigo falló”), and deceptions in love (“Si me ha engañado un amor”), the protagonist chooses to maintain a façade of joy, masking his true feelings behind his light-hearted humming. This coping mechanism, expressed through repetitive, soothing melody, reflects a resilient spirit in the face of adversity.
The act of “tarareando” (humming) symbolizes resilience and stoicism. Each verse reinforces the idea that despite emotional turmoil or setbacks, the protagonist opt to hum as a mechanism to sidestep dwelling on the pain and bitterness (“olvido con mi canción”). The repetitive “tarararí, tarará” invokes a sense of emotional monotony and a ritualistic comfort in maintaining composure and normalcy. Symbolically, the humming represents a self-soothing, almost meditative process to transcend worldly troubles. This is further highlighted in phrases like “las penas voy ocultando” (I’m hiding the sorrows) and “nunca sabrán mi dolor” (they will never know my pain), illustrating how the outer facade can often mask deep personal pain.
The song was released in 1942, a period during which the world was engulfed in the turbulence of World War II. Argentina, though geographically distant from the European theaters of war, was not entirely isolated from its economic and social repercussions. This period also marked a vibrant era in the history of Tango, where it often served as a narrative tool to reflect on personal and societal issues. “Tarareando” might thus echo a broader cultural sentiment of finding individual coping mechanisms in turbulent times, thereby resonating with a populace facing global uncertainties and searching for solace in the familiar and the rhythmically comforting.
Juan José Guichandut was a notable figure in the Tango music scene, known for both his compositions and lyrics, capturing the emotional essence of Argentine culture through his works.