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Tu melodía is a Tango written by Oscar Rubens and composed by Alberto Suárez Villanueva.
“Tu melodía” or “Your Melody” in English, explores the profound connection between memory, places, and the sensory echoes of a past love. Through the lyrics, the songwriter reflects a journey shadowed by the melody of someone special, a melody that haunts and comforts, persistently following the narrator. It is a narrative of emotional chase, where the protagonist is both the seeker and the one who is relentlessly pursued by the melody of a lost love. Each line speaks of an intense yearning, where the mere echo of a melody stirs deep-seated emotions and memories, making the love feel present despite physical absence.
The pervasive presence of ‘melody’ in these lyrics acts as a powerful symbol for the lingering influence of past relationships. Described as persistently following the narrator, the melody symbolizes how past experiences and emotions can continue to shape and affect our present, sometimes in profound and unexpected ways. “Tu melodía vive en mi alma,” translates to “Your melody lives in my soul,” suggesting an indelible mark left on the soul, coloring perceptions and experiences long after the actual notes have faded. The symbolic use of ‘night and day’ enhances this theme, showing how pervasive and persistent memories can be, encompassing all parts of life.
Created in 1945 in Argentina, “Tu melodía” was composed during a time of significant political and social change. Post-World War II Argentina was marked by burgeoning urbanization and the beginning of Juan Domingo Perón’s influence, which would later shape the nation profoundly. These broader societal movements likely influenced the themes of longing and searching in the song, reflecting a general sentiment of change and the collective memory of the people. The tango, as a deeply expressive form of cultural output, often encapsulates the spirit of its time, and “Tu melodía” serves as a lyrical reflection of its era, dealing with the nostalgia and emotional aftermath that often accompany periods of transition.
Oscar Rubens was a renowned lyricist in the tango genre, contributing significantly to its rich and emotive repertoire.