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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.
Victoria is a Tango written by Enrique Santos Discepolo and composed by Enrique Santos Discepolo.
The primary essence of “Victoria” circulates around the theme of liberation and relief following the end of a suffocating relationship. The tango narrates the protagonist’s rejoicing “se fue mi mujer” which translates to “my woman has left.” Despite the seemingly celebratory terms, there’s a poignant undertone of regained freedom after enduring a constraining union. The repetitive exclamations of “¡Victoria!” not only denote victory in a literal sense but also celebrate the personal triumph of regaining independence and returning to one’s roots and loved ones.
In “Victoria,” Enrique Santos Discepolo uses the protagonist’s liberation as a symbolic reawakening to life. His excitement is shown through vivid expressions like “Me saltaron los tapones,” likening his sudden burst of happiness to popping corks, possibly symbolizing a release of suppressed emotions. The euphoria of being unshackled from what he describes as a burdensome marital experience is likened to not having to “carry the bakalao” anymore, which is a metaphor for bearing a heavy burden, possibly in reference to the Emulsion of Scott, an outdated human tonic known for its undesirable taste but believed benefits. The use of maritime imagery—”If the sailor had not been born,”—further enhances the feeling of narrowly escaping a dire fate, likened to being adrift at sea and then rescued.
Created in 1928 in Argentina, a time and place rich with the evolution of tango music as a reflection of societal changes and personal expressions, “Victoria” emerges as a poignant observation of personal relationships and societal expectations. During this era, tango was often a medium to express deep, often somber sentiments and a mirror to the complexities of human emotions and social interactions. Through this tango, Discepolo may be capturing an aspect of escape from oppressive elements, possibly metaphorical of broader social or personal emancipation themes common in the late 1920s Argentina.
Enrique Santos Discepolo was an influential Argentine tango and milonga musician and composer, celebrated for intertwining deep psychological and social elements in his works.