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Tu casa ya no está is a Tango written by Homero Expósito and composed by Virgilio Expósito.
This tango evokes a profound sense of nostalgia and loss. The lyrics reminisce about a youth filled with emotion, symbolized by a house surrounded by roses and trellises, which now only exists in memory. ‘Tu casa ya no está’, translating to ‘Your house is no longer here’ in English, underscores the central theme of absence and the passage of time. The imagery of children playing around a well by moonlight and the nostalgic scents of jasmine in the old courtyard paint a vivid picture of a cherished past that has irrevocably faded.
The symbolism in the lyrics is rich and poignant. The ‘house’ represents not only a physical space but the essence of past relationships and experiences. Its absence signifies change and the inevitable march of time. Eyes that once resembled wheat fields and attire made of rustic percale embody the simplicity and purity of former times, now unreachable and transformed into mere memory. The recurring theme of returning and searching alludes to an inner journey, reflecting the protagonist’s struggle to reconcile with the past marked by inevitable losses.
‘Tu casa ya no está’ was written during a turbulent period in Argentina’s history, marked by significant social and political changes following World War II. The sense of loss and transformation in the song can be interpreted as a mirror to the societal shifts occurring during the time. The nostalgia for a simpler, serene past may also reflect a collective yearning for stability and order in the face of evolving societal norms and the disruption of traditional ways of life.
Homero Expósito was a prominent figure in the genre of tango, known for his profound lyricism and his ability to capture complex emotions and societal themes through his compositions.