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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.
Te odio y te quiero is a Tango written by Reinaldo Yiso and composed by Enrique Alessio.
The lyrics of “Te odio y te quiero” articulate a deep, turbulent emotion of love and hate intertwined. Through a dramatic monologue, the narrator expresses an internal conflict driven by feelings of both adoration and animosity towards a lover. The repeated acts of trying to forget or replace the beloved only highlight the inextricable bond and pain that comes with it. This passionate struggle showcases the core of tango lyrics: a melancholic and sometimes tortured exposure of human emotions in relation to love.
“Te odio y te quiero” translates to “I hate you and I love you” in English, capturing the duality of the narrator’s feelings. Symbolism in the lyrics comes through intense imagery, such as the description of being unable to erase the lover’s kiss even through other lips or through drinking, shedding light on the indelible impact of the relationship. Terms like “hell in my chest” and “infected blood” evoke a sense of burning, incessant pain that the speaker cannot escape, symbolizing love as a force both destructive and vital.
Written in 1954, “Te odio y te quiero” emerges during a period when Tango was often reflective of the social mood in Argentina—a time marked by political unrest and changing societal norms. Yiso’s lyrics might also be seen as a reflection of the personal turbulence that resonated with many at the time, encapsulating a period of intense emotion and struggle within personal relationships amidst the backdrop of national instability.
Reinaldo Yiso was a renowned Argentine lyricist known for his contributions to the genre of Tango, often collaborating with famous musicians to produce timeless pieces.