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Te quiero locamente is a Tango written by Roberto Ernesto Durán and composed by José Márquez.
The lyrics of “Te quiero locamente” articulate a profound and intoxicating love experience. The speaker communicates a deep emotional connection, describing their love as pure and essential, akin to the essence of roses. This love, initially imbued with purity and sweetness, evolves into a passionate and overwhelming force, marked by physical and emotional intensity.
“Te quiero locamente” translates to “I love you madly” in English, underpinning the fervency of the feelings expressed. The imagery of the rose’s essence symbolizes delicate yet profound beauty and purity in love. The metaphor of a feverish desire “deshojó” (plucking or deflowering) suggests the consuming nature of love that, once ignited, cannot be subdued or reversed. This imagery, followed by the juxtaposition of flames and imprisonment, encapsulates the idea of being overwhelmingly captured by love’s force, unable to escape its passionate hold. Furthermore, the physical expressions of love are vividly described, highlighting the intensity as the heart ‘bleeds’ for more of this profound connection.
Composed in 1959, during a period rich in Argentine cultural expression, “Te quiero locamente” reflects the traditional Tango themes of passionate, sometimes tormented love. This was a time when Tango was not just dance but an expression of deeper societal and personal emotions and relationships. The sentiment of overwhelming and passionate love, coupled with the vivid imagery used in the tango, connects deeply with the listener’s emotions, allowing a resonance that goes beyond mere performance, to something felt on a personal level.
Roberto Ernesto Durán is known for his contributions to the Tango genre, especially noted for his deep, emotive lyrics that resonate with themes of love and passion.