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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,” penned by Enrique Santos Discepolo, delves into the despair and disillusionment of love and life. The lyrics narrate the journey of a person chasing the dreams and hopes that once seemed attainable, only to be confronted with the harsh realities of betrayal and unrequited love. Discepolo uses the narrative to explore the sacrifices one makes for love and the resultant pain and heartbreak when that love is not reciprocated.
The recurring use of “uno” (one) symbolizes the solitude and individual suffering of the protagonist. Phrases like “Uno va arrastrándose entre espinas” illustrate a vivid picture of someone struggling alone through a path of thorns, highlighting the theme of personal suffering and perseverance. Discepolo effectively employs metaphors such as “arrastándose entre espinas” (dragging oneself through thorns) and “se desangra por la fe que lo empecina” (bleeding out for the faith that obstinates him), which enhance the raw emotional intensity of the lyrics, symbolizing the sacrifice and pain endured in the pursuit of love.
The tango “Uno” emerged during a period in Argentina when the cultural landscape was richly intertwined with the melancholic strains of tango music, reflecting the broader sentiments of the people facing social and economic challenges. Recorded in 1976, a time of political turmoil in Argentina, the sentiments of abandonment and disillusionment in “Uno” resonates with the collective experiences of betrayal and hardships faced by the populace. The longing and loss in the lyrics could also mirror the sense of nostalgia and mourning for better days amidst the political chaos of the time.
Enrique Santos Discepolo was an Argentine musician, playwright, and composer, renowned for his poignant and critical tangos that delve into the psychological and social issues of his time.