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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.
Uno is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discepolo and composed by Mariano Mores.
“Uno,” meaning “One” in English, delves into the depths of personal despair and lost love. The lyrics open with a vivid description of an individual’s hopeful yet painful pursuit of their dreams and love. The protagonist’s repeated struggle and sacrifice, only to end up heartbroken and disillusioned, sketches a somber narrative of betrayal and unrequited love. Discepolo captures the essence of clinging to the fleeting hope of love, despite the harsh realities of disappointment and deception.
The recurring theme of having ‘given away the heart’, which to him now feels absent, symbolizes profound emotional loss and vulnerability. The heart, as a motif, is used to signify the core of one’s emotions and humanity, which in this case, is irreparably damaged. Discepolo’s lyrics “Si yo tuviera el corazón… (¡El corazón que di!)” translates to “If I still had the heart… (The heart I gave!)” emphasizing the permanent impact of emotional betrayal. The contrast between the idealized love and reality is further represented through the stark imagery of ‘tomb horrenda de mi amor’ (horrendous tomb of my love), illustrating the death and burial of his once vibrant love.
“Uno” was published in 1943, during a turbulent period in Argentina dominated by political strife and social change. The emotional turmoil embedded in the lyrics could be reflecting the collective societal anxiety of the times. Discepolo, known for his poignant and often cynical take on life’s hardships, uses personal heartbreak as a metaphor to perhaps critique the loss of innocence and the harsh disillusionments faced by his society. This layer of interpretation shows how personal pain can universally resonate, symbolizing broader societal despair.
Enrique Santos Discepolo was an acclaimed Argentine poeticallyricsist, playwright, and composer, known especially for his profound and poignant tangos that often encapsulated the socio-political landscapes of his times.