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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.
Un amor imposible is a Tango written by Dante Gilardoni and composed by Arturo Gallucci.
‘Un amor imposible’ revolves around the themes of forbidden love and concealed agony, underpinned by a strong moral and ethical dilemma. The lyrics open with an expression of anticipated mourning and an unfortunate love, foretelling the emotional struggle. A fatal secret that must be borne in the heart sets the stage for confrontation with societal and personal morality. The character described has plunged into a deep, impossible love, observable through melancholic glimpses, which can never be fulfilled as the said person is not free. This narrative expresses the torment and isolation associated with unrequited or socially unacceptable love, common in many traditional Tango themes.
The recurring phrase, “Tu secreto es fatal en la cruz de tu honor nuestro amor morirá,” signifies the lethal nature of the secret held by the loved one. The cross symbolizes burden and sacrifice—a place where their love is metaphorically crucified due to honor. The imagery shows how deeply cultural notions of honor can affect personal happiness. Another symbolic aspect is the comparison of love to a ‘fugaz’ (fleeting) star, signaling the ephemeral and elusive nature of their forbidden love. Ironically, the vastness and beauty of the stars illustrate unreachable desires, overshadowed by societal norms and personal ethics.
Recorded in the early 1960s Argentina, a period marked by political and social upheaval, ‘Un amor imposible’ reflects a society bound by traditional values clashing with modern desires and individualism. The Tango speaks not only to lovers caught in personal moral conflicts but also mirrors the larger societal pressures. Such themes resonated deeply in a culture where honor and social status significantly influenced personal relationships and choices.
Dante Gilardoni was an influential lyricist who captured the complexities of love and societal norms through his evocative Tango lyrics.